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Heppell celebrated as Bombers seek fixes to bridge gap

Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded Dyson Heppell after the former captain's stellar farewell and preached hope despite the club's late-season slide.

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Lions splutter home to grab fifth as Heppell signs off

Essendon provided a late scare after Brisbane had looked comfortably home, the Lions eventually winning by 20 points to clinch fifth place and a home AFL final.

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All heart as divisive Daniher eyes sentimental 200th

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has defended key forward Joe Daniher as he prepares for AFL game 200 against the club where it all began.

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Bombers' Heppell to play final AFL game against Lions

Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will have a send-off game, but it will come against Brisbane at the Gabba in the final round of the AFL regular season.

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Essendon's season crumbles in familiar fashion

Essendon coach Brad Scott maintains the Bombers are better placed this season despite missing finals for a third-straight year.

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Draper insists Bombers will fight on after 'heartbreak'

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper insists the Bombers won't be defined by their "heartbreaking" defeat against Gold Coast.

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Heppell to retire after seeing Bombers through dark era

Former Essendon captain and decorated stalwart Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a career that largely took place in the Bombers' darkest era.

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Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires

Dyson Heppell will retire at the end of the AFL season and Essendon are determined to fight out their remaining games against Sydney and Brisbane.

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Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put

Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.

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Essendon want response after 'brutal' loss

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath admits the shock defeat to Adelaide was "brutal" but the Bombers have no other choice than to look forward, not back.

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Essendon review 'gutting' loss in 'gory' detail

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists he will make the most of an unsought opportunity as the Bombers seek to bounce back from their loss against Adelaide.

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Bombers swing axe, Eagle Darling still out of favour

West Coast forward Jack Darling has been overlooked for AFL selection despite the Eagles losing in-form spearhead Jake Waterman to a knee injury.

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Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has fallen short in his bid to return this week from a fractured arm, but Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe is back.

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Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon have been bullied by Geelong for 20 years, but the Bombers can finally end the hoodoo in club great Dyson Heppell's 250th game.

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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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Keep the lid on, Essendon coach Scott tells fans

Essendon coach Brad Scott wants his supporters to keep the proverbial lid on after banking his fourth win in five games as their coach.

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Patient Jake Stringer approach pays off for Bombers

Essendon have squandered a host of chances before beating GWS by 13 points for their third win of the AFL season as Jake Stringer played a starring role.

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Bombers coach Scott brushes mounting Heppell criticism

Essendon coach Brad Scott accepts Dyson Heppell will be under the spotlight this season but has shrugged off criticism of the AFL club's former captain.

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Bombers' Stringer still hamstrung, will miss opener

Essendon have ruled Jake Stringer out of their opening AFL clash with Hawthorn as he overcomes a hamstring issue.

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Bomber Dyson Heppell struck down by foot injury

Former Essendon skipper Dyson Heppell has suffered a low-grade foot sprain and is in doubt for the round-one AFL clash with Hawthorn.

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Zach Merrett takes over from Heppell as Bombers captain

Star midfielder Zach Merrett has been named as Essendon's new AFL captain, with defender Andrew McGrath to serve as his assistant.

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Dyson Heppell steps down as Bombers captain

Star midfielder Zach Merrett is the early favourite to become Essendon's next AFL captain after Dyson Heppell stepped down from the role.

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Essendon stalwart Dyson Heppell stands down as Bombers captain

After six seasons leading Essendon, Dyson Heppell stands down as the club's captain effective immediately.

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Bomber is Wright on track to play AFL practice games

Essendon tall forward Peter Wright is set to play the club's AFL practice matches after being given the all-clear from a minor calf injury.

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Scott says Bombers captaincy call lies with Heppell

Incumbent Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will stay in the role for a seventh AFL season if he wants to, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.

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