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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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'Bloody good feeling': Essendon secure famous win

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon was elated to "push back" on the football world who revelled in the Bombers' struggles, with an upset win over GWS.

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No room for complacency as Giants face battling Bombers

Having been in the deep end with Essendon himself, GWS defender Jayden Laverde has warned of complacency against the last-placed Bombers.

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Hird's coaching comeback supported by former Bomber

After recently speaking to James Hird for the first time since he left Essendon, former Bomber Jake Melksham supports the push for him to return as coach.

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Bombers have 'no idea' if Merrett will request trade

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has dismissed suggestions Zach Merrett has checked out of the Bombers as the club prepares for him to request another trade.

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Hird momentum grows, Solomon 'consumed' by Bombers job

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon expects a "tap on the shoulder" from club hierarchy, but is yet to put himself in the process for the full-time role.

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Pies defender off to tribunal, Bombers face penalty

Collingwood's Billy Frampton will front the AFL tribunal to contest a rough conduct suspension ahead of a huge clash with Carlton.

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'I'll keep protecting him': Bombers coach on Lions loss

Dean Solomon has explained what he's looking for in Essendon's players after they were taught a lesson by two-time defending AFL premiers Brisbane.

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Lions thump Bombers as Bailey's future looks clearer

Brisbane's big win over Essendon has pushed them back into fourth, with former Bomber ruckman Sam Draper in eye-catching form.

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Lions' warning as Bombers face mountainous challenge

Brisbane insist they haven't yet hit top gear in pursuit of a third consecutive flag as they go into a clash with Essendon as the hottest of favourites.

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Beleaguered Bombers receive huge boost with re-signing

Nate Caddy, arguably Essendon's brightest young player, has re-signed until the end of 2031 in a massive boost for the struggling Bombers.

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Bombers drop McKay again as Solomon makes a statement

Essendon swingman Ben McKay has been axed after kicking just six goals in five games in his new role as a forward, while Brisbane welcome back two big guns.

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Zorko back for Lions, English no certainty for Dogs

The Lions welcome back veteran Dayne Zorko to take on the Bombers, while the Bulldogs have named Tim English, but there is no guarantee he will play this week.

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'Loved every moment': Interim Bombers coach defiant

Insisting he has "loved every moment" of being Essendon's interim coach, Dean Solomon is yet to speak with the Bombers about potentially staying on full-time.

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Hird's maturity key in Essendon coaching bid: Sheedy

Kevin Sheedy is firmly in James Hird's corner but wants Essendon to run a full process as they search for Brad Scott's replacement as coach.

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