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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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Goldstein looks 26 and is thriving ahead of Roos clash

Essendon ruckman Todd Goldstein will go up against his former side North Melbourne for the first time in Sunday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium.

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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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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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'Mate, that's not funny' - Bomber Draper cops it sweet

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has been told in no uncertain terms that his comments about Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge were disrespectful, not funny.

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AFL platitudes are easy. Real action on gender-based violence is tougher but desperately needed

On-field activations are all well and good but they mean nothing if a stronger stand is not taken with the likes of Tarryn Thomas

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Bartel uncomfortable with prospect of Thomas AFL return

A lifeline for Tarryn Thomas has been discussed at the same time as a league-wide stance against domestic violence, and Jimmy Bartel is uncomfortable with it.

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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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Sympathy from coaches as Saints' Higgins faces AFL ban

St Kilda goal-sneak Jack Higgins has the sympathy of AFL coaches from rival clubs as he prepares to challenge his three-match ban for rough conduct.

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Michael Voss sounds warning in AFL extra-time debate

Debate is again raging over the merits of extra-time to decide drawn AFL home-and-away matches after the Essendon-Collingwood classic on Anzac Day.

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Merrett wanted more time, McRae backs AFL draw

The draw has again split opinion, with Essendon skipper Zach Merrett among those who wanted extra time to settle a gripping AFL contest against Collingwood.

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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 welcome back Wright, ponder Anzac Day reshuffle

Essendon will welcome back Peter Wright from suspension for their Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood and could go tall at the MCG.

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Bombers won't get carried away with strong start: Scott

Essendon coach Brad Scott says his team is satisfied with a strong start to the AFL season but still has lots of improvement to come.

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Execution, not effort, the issue at Essendon: Scott

Brad Scott has backed Essendon's work ethic despite their 69-point thumping by Port Adelaide, insisting other issues were at play in the chastening defeat.

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Bombers handed 'wake-up call' by Rozee-inspired Power

Port Adelaide duo Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis have taught Essendon's midfielders a lesson in a lop-sided Gather Round encounter at Adelaide Oval.

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Move to half-back has Essendon's Mr Fix-It in great Nic

Essendon's Mr Fix-It Nic Martin has thrived in a move to half-back, but the Bomber has no desire to lock down a permanent role.

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Bombers won't step away from aggressive edge

Essendon's aggressive approach fell short against Sydney but coach Brad Scott will continue to encourage his players to be fierce in the contest.

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AFL clubs demand answers on secret drug tests: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he has "no line of sight" on explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the AFL.

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Scott defends Wright and the Bombers' physical style

Peter Wright faces a long suspension for his hit on Sydney's Harry Cunningham but Bombers coach Brad Scott has backed his team's combative 'Essendon edge'.

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Bombers want to find their 'Essendon edge': coach

Essendon were fiery and combative against Hawthorn and coach Brad Scott wants the Bombers to bring an aggressive but controlled "edge" to their game.

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Draper poised for Bombers return, Parish no guarantee

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to play his first game of the AFL season against Sydney, while coach Brad Scott is making Darcy Parish sweat on selection.

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Sicily escapes suspension at AFL tribunal for kicking

Hawthorn have succeeded at the AFL tribunal in having captain James Sicily's kicking charge downgraded from a one-game suspension to a fine.

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Hamstring surgery to sideline Dockers' Cox for 12 weeks

Versatile Dockers tall Brennan Cox will undergo surgery to repair his injured right hamstring and is expected to spend the next 12-15 weeks on the sidelines.

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Essendon to celebrate flags, rivalry with Hawthorn

A clash with Hawthorn offers the dream start to the season for Essendon, who will celebrate their 1984 grand final comeback before the first bounce at the MCG.

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