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The Blues are coming: Bombers next on Carlton hit list

Carlton are a perfect 3-0 under interim coach Josh Fraser and will start hot favourites when they take on last-placed Essendon at the MCG on Sunday.

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AFL:Solomon part of Hird dream team? It's news to him

Essendon great James Hird is interested in coaching the Bombers, and he would bring a dream team with him in a bid to dig the club out of its current hole.

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Solomon part of Hird dream team? It's news to him

Essendon great James Hird is interested in coaching the Bombers, but interim coach Dean Solomon says he is yet to speak to his former teammate.

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AFL:Bombers great wants Hird put through process

Terry Daniher has echoed Matthew Lloyd's sentiments in urging Essendon to put James Hird through the right process as the club seeks to appoint a new coach.

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Bombers great wants Hird put through process

Terry Daniher has echoed Matthew Lloyd's sentiments in urging Essendon to put James Hird through the right process as the club seeks to appoint a new coach.

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AFL:Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.

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Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.

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AFL:Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue

Essendon fans are divided after James Hird expressed his interest to coach the club again, but caretaker Dean Solomon won't let the noise distract him.

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AFL:Solomon to keep head down as James Hird talk builds

Essendon fans are divided after James Hird expressed his interest to coach the club again, but caretaker Dean Solomon won't let the noise distract him.

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Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue

Essendon fans are divided after James Hird expressed his interest to coach the club again, but caretaker Dean Solomon won't let the noise distract him.

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AFL:Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

There was no new coach bounce under Essendon interim boss Dean Solomon as Jake Waterman and Milan Murdock combined for six goals to lift West Coast to victory.

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Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

There was no new coach bounce under Essendon interim boss Dean Solomon as Jake Waterman and Milan Murdock combined for six goals to lift West Coast to victory.

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AFL: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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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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