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'No clarity': Port keep options open in Butters deal

Port Adelaide's football boss says the club has an open mind about compensation for Zak Butters as the star prepares to pick the team he wants to play for.

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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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How new coach Carr is driving Port Adelaide's remodel

Josh Carr, about to oversee his first official training session as Port Adelaide's head coach, is bullish about his remodelled off-field support staff.

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'He hasn't been kicked out': Port coach on flag captain

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says his premiership teammate and sacked board member Warren Tredrea hasn't been "kicked out" of the AFL club.

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Port appoint ex-Essendon coach as football boss

Port Adelaide have named ex-Essendon coach Ben Rutten their new football boss in the latest appointment in an off-field shake-up at Alberton.

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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.

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New Dons coach Scott warns hard work ahead

Club great Matthew Lloyd believes Essendon can play AFL finals under Brad Scott in 2023, but the new coach is only focused on laying the groundwork for success.

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Brad Scott appointed Essendon AFL men's head coach

Scott returns to the AFL coaching ranks, as the Bombers finally settle on a replacement Ben Rutten, who was sacked last month.

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Axed Bombers coach Rutten joins Tigers

Ben Rutten has joined Richmond's coaching ranks less than a month after being sacked as Essendon coach.

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Hird, Solomon in Bombers' coaching race

Essendon great Tim Watson says the Bombers don't need a saviour to reunite the AFL club, after James Hird interviewed for their vacant head coaching role.

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James Hird interviews for Essendon head coaching job

James Hird could make a return to Essendon in his former position as head coach after being interviewed for the vacant role by the club.

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Hird interviews for Essendon coaching job

James Hird has put his hand up for Essendon's vacant AFL head coach job and has already been interviewed by the Bombers' selection panel.

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Ross Lyon turns down offer to apply for Essendon AFL head coach role

Ross Lyon rejects overtures from Essendon after being approached to be an applicant for the position opened up by Ben Rutten's sacking.

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Lyon rejects Essendon coaching overtures

Former St Kilda and Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has rejected Essendon's approaches about becoming the next coach of the AFL club, multiple reports say.

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Legend Madden weighs in on Essendon saga

Ex-Essendon board member Simon Madden hopes the instability at the strife-torn AFL club can finally end following another period of turmoil.

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Bombers need open mind on coach: Lewis

Essendon need to open up a wide net for potential AFL coaching candidates, according to Bombers coaching subcommittee member Jordan Lewis.

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Bombers CEO Campbell resigns

Essendon's turbulent week has claimed another big name with chief executive Xavier Campbell resigning three days after the AFL club sacked coach Ben Rutten.

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Essendon turmoil continues with departure of CEO Xavier Campbell

Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell has resigned after nearly nine years in the position as the AFL club’s state of flux continues

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Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell resigns from role amid turmoil at AFL club over failed chase for Alastair Clarkson

The fallout from Essendon's failed chase for Alastair Clarkson continues, with club CEO Xavier Campbell handing in his resignation, and two premiership players leaving the board.

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Another Collingwood miracle caps off extraordinary week of AFL football

As Essendon decided Ben Rutten’s fate, diehard fans were already making their way to the MCG

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Essendon sacks AFL head coach Ben Rutten with a year remaining on his contract

The Bombers confirm Ben Rutten's sacking following a board meeting, while the club distances itself from speculation James Hird may return to the club as head coach.

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Essendon part ways with coach Ben Rutten

Essendon have sacked Ben Rutten after two AFL seasons at the helm and are searching for their third coach in four years.

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Ben Rutten determined to stay on as Essendon AFL coach ahead of club board meeting

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he "deserved better" following his treatment by the club, but maintains he still wants to keep his job for next season.

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Lynch injured as Tigers thump Bombers

Richmond AFL star Tom Lynch has injured his groin as the Tigers thrashed under-fire Essendon by 66 points in Ben Rutten's likely last game as Bombers coach.

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How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson

Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.

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