Ben Rutten

Essendon has confirmed a one-year contract extension for coach Brad Scott. Club great Matthew Lloyd doesn't agree with the timing.

Ross Lyon is reportedly in the running to return to St Kilda over a decade after an ugly break-up between the two parties.

Adam Cooney has cautioned Essendon about living in the past, claiming the aura around James Hird has "dissipated".

Numerous Essendon players vocally defended Ben Rutten in his final week despite their play leaving him in the firing line.

Brendon Goddard and AFL coaching icon Mick Malthouse have weighed in on speculation linking James Hird to the Bombers.

A notable contender has put a line through his name as the Bombers search for a new coach after Ben Rutten's sacking.

Ben Rutten wiped tears from his eyes in the Essendon dressing rooms knowing his time as coach of the Bombers could be coming to an end.

Ben Rutten remains committed to seeing out his contract despite reports he could be sacked as soon as Sunday.

Essendon players have reportedly expressed anger to their new president over the handling of the Clarkson-Rutten situation.

Alastair Clarkson has given a blunt assessment of Essendon's last ditch effort to sign him in a week-long "circus".