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Rogue AFL fixture looms as finals-deciding clash

The AFL will soon confirm the scheduling of the postponed Gold Coast-Essendon opening-round fixture, which could have huge finals implications.

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Bombers defender succumbs to another hamstring injury

Essendon defender Jordan Ridley has injured his hamstring for a third time this year, continuing a horror run for the beleaguered Bombers.

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Dogs twin towers bully Essendon for second time in 2025

After destroying Essendon earlier in the season, the Western Bulldogs have made it a 2025 double by crushing the hapless Bombers by 93 points at Marvel Stadium.

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Focus turns to big Bomber after Crows re-sign ruck star

Essendon face a huge fight to retain star ruckman Sam Draper despite Adelaide re-signing Reilly O'Brien for the next three seasons.

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Bulldogs aim to regain defensive mojo in run to finals

The Bulldogs were the best defensive team during the 2024 home-and-away season, and they'll need to rediscover that form if they are to gatecrash the finals.

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He's back: Swans set for giant boost in derby clash

Facing a must-win clash in the race to the AFL finals, Sydney forward Tom Papley is fit and ready to cause trouble for GWS in an explosive derby.

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'No more Naitanuis': Bombers coach fears for AFL rucks

Essendon coach Brad Scott has urged the AFL to scrap the sub, arguing the rule is impacting how rucks are used by clubs and within the game.

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Giants relish top-four chase ahead of Sydney derby

A must-win clash for finals hopefuls Sydney or a chance to move closer to a top-four spot for GWS: Toby Greene knows the stakes are high on derby day.

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Essendon's performance boss departs amid injury crisis

Essendon are looking for a new high performance boss after parting ways with the current one amid a staggering and debilitating injury crisis.

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Stringer threatens to be finals wildcard for GWS

With seven goals in his last two games, Jake Stringer is becoming an attacking and defensive weapon for a GWS unit eyeing a maiden AFL premiership.

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Stringer runs riot to help GWS smash his former club

GWS have cruised to a fifth straight win, taking care of injury-hit Essendon by 48 points in front of a sparse crowd of 20,347 at Marvel Stadium.

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Injury-hammered Bombers to revamp medical program

Essendon's AFL season has been ruined by injuries, prompting the club to investigate and change how they prepare their players.

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Coniglio set to make AFL return as Giants rest Kelly

GWS are confident midfielder Stephen Coniglio has overcome a glute complaint and will make his return to AFL level, more than three months since his last game.

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Battered Bomber looks to Will-power for inspiration

Essendon star Nic Martin has ruptured his ACL, continuing a wretched run with injury for the beleaguered Bombers.

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Star Bomber badly injured in Richmond's upset win

Essendon star Nic Martin has suffered a likely ACL injury in the Bombers' shock nine-point defeat to the rebuilding Richmond at the MCG.

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Richmond to unleash 'special talent' against Bombers

Once a potential No.1 draft pick, Taj Hotton will make his AFL debut for Richmond after overcoming an ACL rupture suffered last year.

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Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.

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Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash

GWS and Geelong have both added firepower for their high-stakes AFL encounter, while Hawthorn made a surprise selection call for a meeting with Fremantle.

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I won't guilt them into staying, says Essendon coach

Essendon's injury woes have reached crisis point, and coach Brad Scott says it's understandable some of his sidelined players are in a dark mental place.

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Reid surgery headlines Bombers' ongoing injury crisis

Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon.

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Injuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.

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'Brain running crazy': Mac backs instinct to face Pies

Key defender Mac Andrew has explained his mindset, and how switching off a "crazy" brain can unlock his best when the Suns host Collingwood.

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AFL clears Bombers star over huge umpire collision

The AFL's crackdown on umpire contact hasn't hurt Nate Caddy, who has no case to answer over his accidental collision with a whistleblower.

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Umpires in firing line as Bombers coach hits out at AFL

A collision that left Essendon forward Nate Caddy winded could have been easily avoided if the AFL made one simple change, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.

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Late-rising Suns blitz Bombers, keep finals dream alive

A final-quarter blitz has helped Gold Coast see off a plucky Bombers outfit at Marvel Stadium, with the Suns set to finish the round in the AFL top eight.

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