Rock Bottom and the Road Back | 2026 Season Review
The curtain falls on one of the most difficult Essendon seasons in recent memory and it’s time to examine exactly what went wrong, what changed and whether there are genuine reasons to believe the Bombers can move forward under Mark McVeigh.
In our comprehensive 2026 Season Review, we discuss:
📊 The numbers behind Essendon’s struggles at both ends of the ground
🔄 The differences between Brad Scott and Dean Solomon’s approaches
🛡️ The late-season improvement in pressure, tackling and defensive intent
🚨 The centre-clearance, turnover and uncontested-possession problems
🧠 #Spikeball. The game…
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