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'What the hell?' Bomber now aims for Hawaiian Ironman

Once Essendon star David Zaharakis ended his 226-game AFL career, he found a new way to satisfy his love for competition.

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Swans coach pays price for shock AFLW defeat

A shock final-round loss to lowly Essendon has contributed to Sydney's inaugural AFLW coach Scott Gowans leaving the Swans.

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Eagles soar into AFLW finals after Swans major choke

Essendon have snapped an eight-game losing streak and given West Coast a gift that will be forever remembered after stunning Sydney by three points.

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Former club soccer boss joins Bombers board

Essendon have gone outside the AFL to fill the casual vacancy on their board following the dramatic resignation of president David Barham.

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Port appoint ex-Essendon coach as football boss

Port Adelaide have named ex-Essendon coach Ben Rutten their new football boss in the latest appointment in an off-field shake-up at Alberton.

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Pluck of the Irish helps Hawks hammer hapless Bombers

Ireland's Aine McDonagh kicked three goals and equalled the record for the least games taken to kick 50 AFLW goals as Hawthorn shored up a spot in the top four.

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Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day

Hawthorn have put the Zach Merrett transfer saga to bed on a day when the iconic statue of John Kennedy Snr found a new home away from their Waverley base.

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Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Brisbane have gone up a couple of gears after quarter time and Essendon could not go with them, as the Lions romped to a big AFLW win despite missing two stars.

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Essendon held their nerve and their man Zach Merrett – but to what end?

The Bombers captain couldn’t be more contemptuous of the place, but the club is claiming victory – it’s a fitting summary of the AFL trade period

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Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.

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'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.

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Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer

Hawthorn have made an offer for Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Sydney are pitching their bid for Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.

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Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.

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Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

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Hawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawthorn's Tom Barrass has backed Essendon star Zach Merrett's right to push for a move in the AFL trade period, urging the industry to embrace player movement.

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Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW

Battling Essendon have slumped to their sixth consecutive AFLW defeat, suffering a 57-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.

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'Money to splash': Saints on march eye more trade moves

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

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Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes

Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.

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Magpies star makes trade call as Lions land Draper

Collingwood premiership forward Brody Mihocek will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent after turning down offers to stay at the Magpies.

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Harris lays out the big hits as Demons down Bombers

Melbourne have surged into second spot on the AFLW ladder after posting their seventh win of the season with a 14-point triumph over Essendon.

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Ball in Bombers' court as 'motivated' Merrett eyes exit

Essendon captain Zach Merrett wants to join Hawthorn, with his best and fairest winner's speech all but a farewell to the Bombers.

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Petracca wants time in the Sun as Saint makes big call

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has selected his preferred club, while Jack Steele has stepped down as St Kilda captain on day one of the free agency period.

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Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.

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Ex-Bomber makes history as first Devils recruit

Tasmania have signed their first VFL recruit, bringing in a delisted Essendon player with strong local connections.

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Roos overcome shock start to keep AFLW streak alive

Essendon remarkably kept North Melbourne scoreless in the opening quarter at Windy Hill, but the reigning AFLW premiers recovered to claim victory.

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