The Latest Breaking News from Xavier Campbell

Ex-NAB boss Andrew Thorburn appointed Essendon AFL CEO

Andrew Thorburn — who was NAB chief executive from 2014 to 2019 — replaces Xavier Campbell, with the Bombers describing the appointment as a "significant step forward" for the club.

ABC News · Oct 3, 2022

Ex-NAB boss appointed Essendon CEO

Andrew Thorburn will take over as CEO of Essendon on November 1, joining president Dave Barham and coach Brad Scott as new key appointments.

AAP · Oct 3, 2022

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ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

Essendon coach Ben Rutten remains in post, president Paul Brasher resigns after club's heavy loss to Port Adelaide

The struggling Essendon AFL club keeps coach Ben Rutten in place for now despite an 84-point defeat to Port Adelaide, however president Paul Brasher quits his role as pressure rises at the Bombers.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

A fiasco for the ages at Essendon but meaningful change remains unlikely

A full-scale review of the embattled AFL club appears to lack resolve to turn over every stone

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2022

Essendon president announces AFL review

Underperforming AFL club Essendon are undertaking a review of their entire football department after a horror first half of the 2022 season.

AAP · May 30, 2022