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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.

AAP · May 26

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.

AAP · May 26

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.

AAP · May 26

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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.

AAP · May 26

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.

AAP · May 25

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.

AAP · May 25

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.

AAP · May 22

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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.

AAP · May 21

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.

AAP · May 21

'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.

AAP · May 21

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.

AAP · May 19

'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.

AAP · May 19

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.

AAP · May 18

Fagan hits out at 'hero' parent for whiteboard leak

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed the leaking of confidential notes by a member of the public, describing the Essendon fan as a "hero".

AAP · May 2

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AAP · Apr 18

'Cry me a river': Bombers big improvers in Coast scare

Essendon were spanked by 95 points on their last visit to the Gold Coast but the improved outfit left this time lamenting one that got away.

AAP · Apr 5

Battling Bombers stare down unwanted record

Coach Brad Scott has put the onus on his leaders to keep Essendon galvanised amid the demoralising prospect of breaking the club's longest losing streak.

AAP · Apr 4

'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.

AAP · Apr 2

'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.

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AAP · Mar 28

Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 27

Winless Bombers out to reveal true character

Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances.

AAP · Mar 26

'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't make mass changes to his under-performing side despite a lacklustre two losses to open their AFL season.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25

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

AAP · Mar 24

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.

AAP · Mar 23

'No passion': Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers

Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire.

AAP · Mar 22

'Demoralising': Bombers coach says give up or fight

Essendon coach Brad Scott says his club has two choices after copping another heavy defeat to start their AFL season.

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