Essendon have one miserly win on the board, but still don’t have an identity, according to a premiership coach.

The teams have been named for the opening game of round 11, with the Brad Scott and the Bombers making a huge call at the selection table ahead of the Dreamtime game.

The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle’s ominous winning streak. Follow along for live…

Essendon have one miserly win on the board, but still don’t have an identity, according to a premiership coach.

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd said the Bombers lacked confidence in their use of the ball – and the coach was to blame. But young gun Archie Roberts is standing by Brad Scott.