Essendon parts ways with coach Natalie Wood after disappointing season
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 6:13 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Essendon has announced that AFLW coach Natalie Wood will not continue with the team beyond this season. Wood was informed of the decision this week, shortly after the Bombers' defeat to Hawthorn on Sunday. Despite her request to coach one more game, she will lead the team in their final fixture against Collingwood next week. Essendon finishes the season with just one win, marking a challenging year for the franchise.
- •Natalie Wood will not have her contract renewed for the next season.
- •Essendon has only won one match in the current season.
- •Wood was informed after the team's loss to Hawthorn.
- •She will coach the final game against Collingwood next week.
- 6:13 AMAFL — Bombers coach sacked after one-win season
"Natalie Wood will not continue as Bombers coach next season
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