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Bombers welcome interstate trip to end dramatic week

Essendon take on West Coast in Perth in their first game under interim coach Dean Solomon following the decision to part ways with Brad Scott.

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AFL:Eagles brace for beleaguered Bombers after Scott axing

Essendon axed coach Brad Scott following just one win from the past 24 games and West Coast will be on red alert ahead of their clash in Perth.

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Eagles brace for beleaguered Bombers after Scott axing

Essendon axed coach Brad Scott following just one win from the past 24 games, and West Coast will be on red alert ahead of their clash in Perth.

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AFL:Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Bombers job

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.

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Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Bombers job

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.

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From the Pocket: Spectre of James Hird looms large but his return is the last thing Essendon need

Brad Scott’s departure has got some Bombers fans excited about one of the club’s favourite sons. But they should be careful what they wish for

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AFL:Polarising Hird says he wants to coach Bombers again

James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, with one former AFL coach saying the Bombers may already know who they want.

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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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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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AFL:Hird return not ruled out as Bombers sack coach

After sacking coach Brad Scott, Essendon are not ruling out any options for his replacement - and that includes a potential James Hird return.

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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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AFL:Turbulent Bombers pull the pin, sack embattled coach

Essendon have sacked AFL coach Brad Scott with the experienced mentor paying the price for their horror AFL season.

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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 James Hird confirms he is interested in returning.

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AFL:Surgery for skipper as Bombers count cost of carnage

Andrew McGrath will miss at least three matches with a broken jaw after Essendon were hit hard by injuries in a disastrous loss to Richmond.

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AFL:Rock bottom Bombers count cost of injury carnage

Essendon captain Andrew McGrath and teammate Archie May were both sent to hospital after they were hurt in a disastrous loss to Richmond.

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'Tough bugger' Lynch lifts Tigers in bruising win

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch was one of three players taken to hospital after a brutal Dreamtime At The 'G win over Essendon.

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Surgery for skipper as Bombers count cost of carnage

Andrew McGrath will miss at least three matches with a broken jaw after Essendon were hit hard by injuries in a disastrous loss to Richmond.

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Dons hit rock bottom with 'Dreamtime' loss to Tigers

Richmond have won the annual 'Dreamtime at the 'G' contest while under-fire Essendon lost captain Andrew McGrath to a broken jaw among a raft of injuries.

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Six moments that exemplify Scott Pendlebury’s peerless AFL legacy

The Collingwood veteran plays his record-breaking 433rd game on Saturday. Here’s how the Magpies maestro has set himself apart

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'Finals like': Desperate Tigers pump up Dreamtime clash

Essendon and Richmond have experienced plenty of pain this season, but they are hoping to put on a good show in their 'Dreamtime at the 'G' clash.

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AFL:'Doesn't faze me': Bombers coach dismisses scrutiny

Essendon are under an intense spotlight as they and Richmond both nurse 1-9 records into their annual Dreamtime At The G clash.

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'Doesn't faze me': Bombers coach dismisses scrutiny

Essendon are under an intense spotlight as they and Richmond both nurse 1-9 records into their annual 'Dreamtime At The G' clash.

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AFL:'Absolute faith': Redman backs Bombers for Dreamtime

Essendon's horrible start last Sunday prompted a verbal barrage from coach Brad Scott, but the Bombers are confident of a better performance against Richmond.

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'Absolute faith': Redman backs Bombers for Dreamtime

Essendon's horrible start last Sunday prompted a verbal barrage from coach Brad Scott, but the Bombers are confident of a better performance against Richmond.

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Bombers legend tips 'big fortnight' for club in crisis

Essendon have won just one AFL game in almost a full year and face important games against fellow battlers Richmond and West Coast over the next two rounds.

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