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Lloyd laments woeful Bombers after terrible loss

With the Bombers 0-5 under Dean Solomon, an Essendon great has spoken about whether their poor form hurts his chances if he decides to go for the job full-time.

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'Punches you in the face': Solomon focused on coaching

As speculation continues about who will coach Essendon beyond this season, Dean Solomon says he is focused on improving the team now.

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'Dark moments': Merrett slams reporting of his future

In a revealing confession, Essendon star Zach Merrett has detailed some "dark moments" due to the ongoing speculation about his future in the AFL.

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Hawthorn coach shuts down Tasmania, Carlton speculation

Sam Mitchell has hosed down speculation of a shock move to Tasmania or Carlton, saying he's happy as Hawthorn coach amid early contract talks.

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Bombers coach saga: Solomon responds to latest twist

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has addressed reports he is Bombers president Andrew Welsh's preferred long-term candidate for the club's senior role.

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Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach

Nate Caddy cut a frustrated figure during last week's loss to Carlton, and Essendon are being urged to fix their ball movement to help their star forward.

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AFL:Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Essendon have shifted pieces of the on-field puzzle under interim coach Dean Solomon, who intends to persevere with key players in new positions.

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Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Essendon have shifted pieces of the on-field puzzle under interim coach Dean Solomon, who intends to persevere with key players in new positions.

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AFL:'Good TV': Mitchell reacts to Scott's Merrett bombshell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said Brad Scott's comments about Zach Merrett were interesting, but offered no insight on their plans for the ex-Essendon captain.

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'Good TV': Mitchell reacts to Scott's Merrett bombshell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said Brad Scott's comments about Zach Merrett were interesting, but offered no insight on their plans for the ex-Essendon captain.

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AFL:Scott backs Merrett move as Hird in play at Bombers

Sacked Essendon coach Brad Scott says Zach Merrett's departure would be the right thing, as the Bombers do not rule out the return of James Hird.

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AFL:Merrett praises Hird, steers clear of coach speculation

Essendon star Zach Merrett has spoken after the sacking of coach Brad Scott, saying the news caught him by surprise on Tuesday morning.

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Merrett praises Hird, steers clear of coach speculation

Essendon star Zach Merrett has spoken after the sacking of coach Brad Scott, saying the news caught him by surprise on Tuesday morning.

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Scott the latest casualty as Essendon bomb again

After six-straight losses this season and 7931 days since winning a final, Essendon have decided Brad Scott isn't part of the solution.

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Coach calls for calm after Bombers snap losing streak

Essendon have prevented the longest losing streak in the club's history with a 45-point upset victory against Melbourne.

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'Have a go': Winless Bombers urged to take on Bulldogs

Essendon are expected to equal their club-record losing streak of 17 games when they play the in-form Western Bulldogs on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.

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From the Pocket: Essendon have all the hallmarks of a team deep in rebuild – just not the stomach to acknowledge it

The Bombers’ coach Brad Scott and new president Andrew Welsh have been reluctant to utter the AFL’s most dreaded word but it would provide clarity

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Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.

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Mitchell rapt with Hawks' response to week in headlines

Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.

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Langford out to lift Bombers, injury curse

Essendon goalkicker Kyle Langford spent time in Qatar over summer to get his body right and is ready to hit the ground running against Hawthorn in round one.

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New Bombers skipper has Merrett in his corner

Months after Zach Merrett unsuccessfully attempted to leave Essendon, new skipper Andrew McGrath has been able to lean on his predecessor.

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Wanted Bomber now the enemy as Hawks prepare for battle

While he was desperate to get Zach Merrett to Hawthorn, coach Sam Mitchell says the star Bomber remains the enemy as the arch-rivals square off at the MCG.

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Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted join in the off-season.

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AFL 2026 predicted ladder part one: Collingwood on a cliff edge as time waits for no one

The Craig McRae-era Magpies play exhilarating football but their age profile makes you wince while other, younger teams are preparing to spike

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Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin

Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth.

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