Hawks hatred for Bombers transfers to AFLW Hawthorn and Essendon will make their AFLW debuts when they lock horns in Saturday night's clash at Marvel Stadium. AAP · Aug 26, 2022
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. AAP · Aug 24, 2022
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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022
Bombers seek ruthless edge in AFLW debut Inaugural Essendon AFLW co-captain Bonnie Toogood says the club wants to present a "physical and ruthless" challenge in their first AFLW season. AAP · Aug 22, 2022
Dons' AFL coach pitch flattering: Clarkson North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says is attracted to the challenge of revitalising the Kangaroos and turning the AFL club into a premiership force. AAP · Aug 22, 2022
Andrew Benintendi’s two-run homer carries Yankees over Blue Jays, 4-2 NEW YORK — Andrew Benintendi’s first home run as a Yankee could not have come at a better time. The left fielder, who was starting to get booed during the Bombers’ second-half slide, crushed a two-run homer into the second deck of the right-field stands to give the Yankees a… Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022
Yankees retire Paul O’Neill’s No. 21, celebrate with members of 90s dynasty NEW YORK — For a little while on Sunday, Yankee Stadium echoed with the sounds and memories of champions. The ballpark was full and loud as the Bombers honored World Series champion Paul O’Neill in a ceremony to retire his number. Fans roared as the Yankees from the 1990s dynasty… Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022
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. ABC News · Aug 21, 2022
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. AAP · Aug 20, 2022
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. ABC News · Aug 20, 2022
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. AAP · Aug 20, 2022
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. ABC News · Aug 19, 2022
Essendon's Rutten uncommitted to coaching Embattled Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he has "no expectations" regarding his future beyond Saturday night's clash with Richmond. AAP · Aug 19, 2022
Essendon admits to mishandling Ben Rutten coaching situation as Alastair Clarkson signs with North Melbourne New Essendon president David Barham concedes mistakes were made as the Bombers left embattled coach Ben Rutten in the dark during their botched pursuit of Alastair Clarkson. ABC News · Aug 19, 2022
Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022 Yankees thumped by Blue Jays, 9-2, in opener NEW YORK — The age-old saying in baseball is that momentum lasts only as long as the next day’s starting pitcher. Unfortunately for the Yankees, less than 24 hours after a dramatic, extra-inning walk-off grand slam, Frankie Montas came up short.
AAP · Aug 18, 2022 Bombers coaching saga 'horrible': Barham New Essendon president David Barham has described the AFL club's coaching situation as "really horrible" after Alastair Clarkson chose North Melbourne.
ABC News · Aug 18, 2022 Alastair Clarkson to make AFL coaching call soon as Essendon, North Melbourne wait for his decision Alastair Clarkson says he hopes to make a decision about his AFL coaching future soon, while admitting to feeling uncomfortable about being the centre of media attention.
AAP · Aug 18, 2022 AFL coach circus 'embarrassing': Clarkson North Melbourne expect Alastair Clarkson will decide if he wants to coach the Kangaroos by Sunday, or take up an audacious last-ditch offer from Essendon.
AAP · Aug 18, 2022 Hardwick supports under-fire Bombers coach Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is feeling for former Tigers assistant Ben Rutten as he fights to keep his position in charge of Essendon.
AAP · Aug 17, 2022 North continue AFL pursuit of Clarkson North Melbourne want a soft indication about Alastair Clarkson's 2023 plans by the end of Wednesday but it is not an ultimatum to the AFL master coach.
AAP · Aug 15, 2022 Clarkson signing a must for the Bombers Ben Rutten says he still has the support of his players amid speculation he could soon be sacked as coach of AFL club Essendon.
ABC News · Aug 15, 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.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2022 ‘Unprecedented’ demand for AFLW tickets prompts change to 53,000-capacity venue Inaugural match between Essendon and Hawthorn shifted after tickets for the original venue sold out within 24 hours
AAP · Aug 15, 2022 Bombers coach Rutten's AFL future in doubt Essendon coach Ben Rutten could become a victim of the Bombers' poor AFL season, while president Paul Brasher is set to stand down.
ABC News · Aug 14, 2022 Bombers-Hawks AFLW match moved to Docklands following 'unprecedented' ticket demand After the initial ticket allocation was exhausted, the historic AFLW match between the Bombers and Hawks is moved to one of the league's premier venues.