Former caretaker coach Dean Solomon is departing the Essendon AFL club to return to his family in northern New South WalesSportSep 17 at 9:18 PM3 outletsAustraliaThe Sydney Morning Herald‘Not the right time’: Why former Essendon caretaker coach will depart the club Sep 17 at 9:57 PM7NEWSEssendon great Dean Solomon departs AFL club after horror season: ‘It is time’ Sep 17 at 9:18 PMPerthNowAFL 2026: Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon walks away from Bombers to reunite with family Sep 17 at 10:05 PMEssendon ex-caretaker coach makes call on future Sep 17 at 9:23 PM