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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.

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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.

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Clarkson commits to North, 'circus' over

Four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson will lead North Melbourne in their 2023 AFL campaign.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Essendon's Hurley calls time on AFL career

Essendon defender Michael Hurley will play a farewell game for the Bombers this weekend and return from a life-threatening injury before retiring.

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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.

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AFL round 23: what’s at stake in the final round of home-and-away games?

Six of the nine fixtures have finals implications and for eight teams – nine at a stretch – it is a round of great significance

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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.

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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.

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‘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

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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.

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AFL Round-Up: Epic wins for Melbourne and Sydney — and heartbreak for Carlton — set the scene for a grand finale

Heroes and heartbreak were the order of the day in round 22 and, with finals just a game away, this remarkable home-and-away season is about to reach its crescendo. We digest the week that was.

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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.

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Bombers embarrassed in Power AFL rout

Port Adelaide have turned on the jets after quarter-time to hand Essendon an 84-point thrashing in both sides' penultimate game of the AFL season.

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AFL live ScoreCentre: Richmond vs Hawthorn, Sydney vs Collingwood, Essendon vs Port Adelaide, live scores, stats and results

Sydney turn it on in front of the SCG crowd to claim a big win in their push for top two over Collingwood. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.

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Female footballers at Port Melbourne SC devastated, local council ends dream of FIFA World Cup legacy

Female footballers at Port Melbourne SC had been looking forward to an upgrade in facilities at the club as part of the 2023 Women's World Cup bid, only for City of Port Phillip council to withdraw the site.

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Power's Gray not done yet in AFL: Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says star veteran Robbie Gray has more to give at an AFL level despite being rested for their clash with Essendon.

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Dons coach says Heppell doesn't owe club

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell is facing a big call on his AFL future, with the unrestricted free agent weighing up offers from the Bombers and Gold Coast.

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Proud Giants stun in-form Essendon in AFL

GWS have bounced back from a week of intense scrutiny to run away from a disappointing Essendon and claim a 27-point AFL victory at Giants Stadium.

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Geelong beat St Kilda to make it 11 straight wins, Richmond beat Port Adelaide to slide back into top eight

Geelong beat St Kilda at the Cattery to tighten their grip on top spot, while Richmond's impressive win over Port Adelaide pushes the Tigers back into the top eight with two rounds to play.

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Fired-up GWS determined for AFL response

GWS Giants will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss and the scathing criticism that followed when they take on Essendon at Giants Stadium.

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No guarantees on Hurley AFL comeback

Essendon veteran Michael Hurley has played his first full game in the VFL on return from a crippling hip infection, in a positive step towards an AFL comeback.

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Stringer fires in Dons' AFL win over North

Jake Stringer has kicked five goals as Essendon made it five wins from their past seven AFL matches with a 48-point victory over North Melbourne.

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