埃森多轰炸机队助理教练卡姆·罗伯茨宣布将在2026赛季末离开俱乐部[1]，这是该队今年以来教练流失的又一案例。丹·麦克弗森、布拉德·斯科特、本·雅各布斯和本·罗宾斯已相继在本赛季离职[1]。
俱乐部因传奇教练利·马修斯的评论而向澳式足球联赛投诉。马修斯曾表示对在现任管理层下执教埃森多"没有信心"[1]，埃森多首席执行官蒂姆·罗伯茨随后向澳式足球联赛提交了马修斯评论的文本[1]。这一举动招致球队名宿蒂姆·沃森的批评，沃森表示："我认为你有更大的事情要担心，而不是因为某人说的话去举报他"[1]。
俱乐部的新主教练候选人包括詹姆斯·赫德、杰米·格拉汉姆、马克·麦克维和默里·戴维斯[1]。
Essendon's assistant coach Cam Roberts announced his departure at the end of the 2026 season, adding to a growing coaching staff turnover at the club.[1] Roberts' exit follows the departures of head coach Brad Scott, Dan McPherson, Ben Jacobs, and Ben Robins earlier this year.[1]
The coaching instability comes amid controversy over the club's response to criticism from Essendon legend Leigh Matthews, who previously stated he lacked "confidence" in coaching under the current management.[1] In response, Essendon CEO Tim Roberts submitted a text of Matthews' comments to the Australian Football League.[1] However, club legend Tim Watson criticized the club's approach, stating: "I think you've got bigger things to worry about than dobbing someone in because of something they've said."[1] As the club searches for a new head coach, potential candidates under consideration include James Hird, Jamie Graham, Mark McVeity, and Murray Davis.[1]