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'Back in the classroom': The plan to develop Bombers

New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh is focused on developing the Bombers' young talent and isn't wondering whether more pain lies ahead for the AFL club.

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Leaving embattled Swans was tough: new Bombers coach

New Essendon coach and ex-Sydney assistant Mark McVeigh was shocked by the Swans' hotel scandal, adding it was hard to leave the AFL club in a tough moment.

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Why 'Spike' is well-armed for unique Essendon challenge

Mark McVeigh will have to mend a sharply divided club in his return to Essendon, having beaten a fascinating path back to the Bombers since retiring in 2012.

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Essendon outline plan for Hird after head coach snub

Essendon's new coach Mark McVeigh says he will speak with James Hird about a potential role at the AFL club ahead of the 2027 season.

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'Clear standout': Bombers confirm McVeigh as new coach

Essendon have confirmed Mark McVeigh will be their new AFL senior coach ahead of candidates including James Hird, ending a tumultuous selection process.

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'Right path': Bombers eye new era after wooden spoon

Port Adelaide star Mitch Georgiades kicked five goals to lift his side to victory in a final-round dead rubber and hand Essendon the wooden spoon.

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Swans' AFLW team ride record support for Bombers win

With a record crowd behind them, Sydney's AFLW team have beaten Essendon in their first match since their AFL team's hotel scandal rocked the entire club.

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Battling Bombers put timeline on coaching decision

Essendon's next senior coach is set to be named in the days following the last-placed club's final home-and-away match of the season against Port Adelaide.

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Collingwood make big call for Brisbane Lions clash

Already locked into a wildcard spot, Collingwood have made a call on the fitness of some of their players ahead of their clash with the Brisbane Lions.

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'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers

Essendon coach Dean Solomon has urged Bombers fans to turn up for their last game of the season after another small crowd attended the loss to Sydney.

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Bombers show glimpses as McVeigh awaits coaching call

Sydney assistant and Essendon senior coaching candidate Mark McVeigh had plenty to think about at the MCG on Sunday as the Swans beat the Bombers.

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Swans down Crows in AFLW thriller, Lions, Power win

A Swans debutant has kicked a last-minute sealer to help lift her side to a thrilling victory over Adelaide, while Brisbane crushed Essendon at Windy Hill.

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Swans embrace MCG trek with second spot up for grabs

Sydney can lock in second spot on the ladder and two home finals with victory over Essendon on Sunday, with Dean Cox's men well placed for a tilt at the flag.

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'Episode of Home and Away' as Bombers close in on coach

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has addressed rumours of a rift between him and potential new Bombers leader Mark McVeigh.

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Bombers want to gain something from final two weeks

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says the Bombers have plenty to prove in the final two weeks of a horror AFL season for the club.

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Cats shrug off concussion scandal with Bombers win

Top four hopefuls Geelong have beaten Essendon by 67 points in their first AFL game since the Cats' concussion scandal emerged.

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Top-six hunting Cats coach kept out of concussion case

Geelong are dealing with the fallout from their secret deal with a now-named player with concussion history, but keeping their coach focused on facing Essendon.

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Bombers background 'irrelevant' to next coach: Solomon

Essendon's interim coach Dean Solomon believes having links to the club is irrelevant when considering who will be the next head coach.

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Another departure from Essendon as coach search narrows

Another high-ranking member of Essendon's hierarchy is leaving the club as powerbrokers begin the last round of interviews for the vacant head coach role.

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'Time has come': Essendon caretaker to meet hierarchy

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon will soon formally meet with hierarchy, but remains tight-lipped on whether he'll bid for the fulltime head coaching role.

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'Love to keep them': Crows coach on in-demand trio

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he'd love to keep three key defenders at the Crows amid interest from rival clubs.

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Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera takes down the Kangaroos – a year since he dismantled the Demons

Saints star lopes forward to change the game in win soured by Max King injury. And Jack Gunston outscores the Bombers

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Bombers sweat on scans as young gun avoids ACL tear

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says young gun Sullivan Robey has avoided a dreaded ACL tear but the Bombers are still awaiting scans.

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Seven's heaven for Gunston in big Hawks win

Jack Gunston kicked his 600th AFL goal among a bag of seven to help Hawthorn canter to an 93-point win over Essendon and tighten their grip on a top-four spot.

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'Mental block' keeps haunting inconsistent Giants

A frustrated GWS coach Adam Kingsley will continue working on why the Giants are suffering a "mental block" in games they should be winning.

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