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Ex-Bombers, Kangaroos captain Barry Davis dies at 80

Barry Davis, who captained North Melbourne to their first premiership after one of the biggest recruiting coups in VFL/AFL history, has died.

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Coach Clarkson says Kangaroos edging towards AFL win

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says being able to match the high-flying Bombers for half a game has lifted morale at the club.

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Essendon's Scott wants AFL tribunal review after season

Essendon coach Brad Scott, also the former boss of AFL football operations, says the tribunal system has become too punitive and needs a review.

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Boyhood dream to Dreamtime at the G for Bombers recruit

Indigenous forward Jade Gresham will take part in his first Dreamtime at the G with his shift to high-flying Essendon proving to have plenty of upside.

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Essendon leave middle of the road behind as their ‘edge’ leads them to second spot

The Bombers have found their groove and backed up the hype to lead the chasing pack behind the AFL benchmark Swans

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Bombers fly up to second spot, Kangaroos still winless

Essendon have posted a triple-figure score for just the third time this season in a 40-point win over struggling North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

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Winless Kangas keen to wipe smile off Bombers' faces

Essendon had two narrow losses last year to fierce rivals North Melbourne, who would dearly love to engineer the upset of the AFL season at Marvel Stadium.

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Kangaroos won't target ex-teammates in Bombers clash

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no plans of leaning into the Kangaroos' rivalry with Essendon ahead of their AFL clash.

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Heppell buoyed as Bombers build solid AFL form

Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says he's having the most fun of his career, thanks to the Bombers' strong form and the people around him at the club.

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Key Blues duo sidelined, gun Bomber nears return

Adam Cerra and Matt Cottrell are the latest additions to Carlton's injury list while Essendon's Jordan Ridley could return from a quad strain.

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Bombers' red-hot form rewarded in AFL fixture

Essendon have been rewarded for their stellar form with three Friday night games in the next block of AFL fixtures.

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Giants rolling up sleeves after Bombers reality check

Condemned to a second-straight loss by Essendon, GWS captain Toby Greene admits his side aren't the finished product ready to claim a premiership just yet.

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Bombers shine after slow start to stun Giants

Essendon have posted their best win of the season, recovering from a slow start to beat GWS by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.

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Giants humiliation all in the past for new-look Bombers

The ghosts of last season's huge loss to Greater Western Sydney won't come back to haunt sixth-placed Essendon, Bombers forward Jake Stringer says.

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Green, Coniglio will play against Bombers: Kingsley

Moving on from their derby loss, GWS will welcome a massive midfield boost with Tom Green and Stephen Coniglio ready to feature against Essendon.

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Bombers delighted with Draper response to telling-off

Sam Draper needs to prove his fitness from a knee injury to play GWS but Essendon coach Brad Scott insists there is no media ban on the charismatic ruckman.

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Yeo injured as Bombers hold off gutsy Eagles

West Coast star Elliot Yeo is facing a stint on the sidelines after injuring his groin in his team's pulsating six-point loss to Essendon.

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Outspoken Draper sidelined, Webster back for Saints

Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth.

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Bombers defender McGrath re-signs until 2030

Essendon defender Andrew McGrath says he's keen to remain a one-club player after re-signing with the Bombers until 2030.

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Dogs coach Beveridge labels Draper's jibe 'bizarre'

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has labelled a sledge from Essendon ruckman Sam Draper about his future at Whitten Oval as "bizarre".

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Bombers coach Scott marvels at 'special' Harley Reid

West Coast young gun Harley Reid has taken the competition by storm this year, and he'll be refreshed against Essendon on Saturday night after his recent rest.

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Langford addresses missed shot with Essendon teammates

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't "hang players out to dry" after Kyle Langford addressed his crucial missed set shot in an Anzac Day draw.

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Bombers, Magpies play out thrilling Anzac Day draw

A snapshot of the 2024 Anzac Day AFL game between Essendon and Collingwood at the MCG, in which both sides had chances to win before settling for a draw.

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Collingwood and Essendon’s Anzac Day draw a tortuous but fitting result

It started and ended with silence as two teams hung their heads and pondered what could have been after a thrilling contest

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Anzac Day clash one out of the top draw for Pies, Dons

Essendon and Collingwood have traded blows in a stunning first Anzac Day draw since 1995, producing a classic in front of 93,644 fans at the MCG.

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