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Essendon have opted against deploying a hard tag in their opening two AFL losses, but may have to consider it against Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca.

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Essendon gun Merrett facing two months out

Essendon have suffered a massive blow to their AFL hopes with vice-captain Zach Merrett to miss up to two months with a syndesmosis injury.

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Brisbane surge past Essendon in AFL win

Lachie Neale has starred as Brisbane overcame a flat first quarter against Essendon to kick away for a 22-point win and ensure a 2-0 start to the AFL season.

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Hawthorn stuns Port Adelaide as Sam Mitchell's young side sends a message with a 64-point win

Hawthorn shock Port Adelaide with a 64-point upset at Adelaide Oval. Meanwhile Brisbane impress against Essendon and Collingwood remain unbeaten. Get the lowdown on a big day of footy.

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The AFL, the concussion doctor and the groundbreaking brain study that never appeared

In 2014 the AFL announced a study into brain injuries in players. No report has ever been published and the league is unable to answer questions

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Lions wary after Bombers cop 'blowtorch'

Brisbane travel to Melbourne wary of an Essendon side with much to prove after their first-round AFL flop, according to coach Chris Fagan.

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Reaching the summit: Is the top of the AFL ladder all it's made out to be?

Geelong recorded its 71st week sitting atop the AFL ladder since 2000 last weekend, but is being the best team during the season a recipe for disaster when finals roll around?

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Stringer returns, Bombers chase redemption

Essendon coach Ben Rutten is confident his team can bounce back from their 66-point loss to Geelong last week.

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AFL's 'Buddy watch' switches to SCG

Sydney head into Friday night's game against Geelong with star forward Lance Franklin four goals away from kicking 1000 in his career.

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Bombers young gun Martin enters protocols

Fresh off five goals and 27 possessions on AFL debut, Essendon's Nic Martin has entered COVID-19 protocols and will miss the Bombers' round-two match.

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From Adelaide to Western Bulldogs: Win or lose, here are the reasons for hope for all 18 AFL sides after round one

Now every AFL team has played four quarters of football, it's time for fans to reassess. But regardless of their results, it's not all bad — Andrew McGarry looks at the hopeful signs for every club.

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Bomber Langford faces long injury lay-off

Essendon's thumping round-one loss to Geelong has been further soured with news Kyle Langford will miss at least two months with a hamstring injury.

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Cats' Cameron cleared of internal damage

Star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron has escaped serious internal damage and been able to leave hospital after a tough collision against Essendon.

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Geelong blow away insipid Bombers in AFL

Geelong have been written off as being too old but the Cats have smashed an Essendon outfit supposedly on the rise by 66 points in their round-one AFL game.

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Geelong star Cameron taken to hospital

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has been taken to hospital after suffering a possible broken rib in the Cats' AFL smashing of Essendon.

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Lance Franklin's wait continues as Sydney beat GWS, Brisbane run away from Port Adelaide, Geelong thump Essendon

Lance Franklin remains four goals short of 1,000 but Luke Parker leads Sydney to a gripping win over GWS. Meanwhile Brisbane storm home to beat Port Adelaide, and the Cats dismantle the Bombers.

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Dons take new-look attack into AFL opener

Essendon's round-one match against Geelong will represent a baptism of fire for their new forward line coach Dale Tapping, given the players missing.

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Wood to be fourth female AFLW head coach

Essendon have appointed Natalie Wood as their inaugural AFLW senior coach, making her the fourth woman to have the role.

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Essendon hires Natalie Wood as inaugural head coach of AFLW team

Essendon hires Natalie Wood as their inaugural AFLW coach, joining Bec Goddard at Hawthorn as the only female head coaches in next year's expanded competition.

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Stringer ruled out of Bombers' AFL clash

Essendon star Jake Stringer will miss the Bombers' opening round AFL game against Geelong as he continues to be troubled by a persistent groin injury.

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Geelong hold fire on experienced AFL guns

Mitch Duncan will be one of several big-name absentees for Geelong in their AFL round-one meeting with Essendon at the MCG.

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New AFLW teams 'ready to go' if season start moves to August this year

The AFL says Essendon, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney back a potential winter start date for their inaugural seasons, despite concerns about whether it is the right move this year.

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Clark to miss first month of AFL season

St Kilda midfielder Hunter Clark could need surgery and Jack Billings is also injured after their pre-season win over Essendon.

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Clark sidelined after brave Saints AFL win

St Kilda have held off Essendon for an 11-point AFL pre-season win, but Hunter Clark might need surgery and Jack Billings is also injuried.

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Bombers sign another Wanganeen in AFL

Essendon have signed Tex Wanganeen and Nick Martin immediately after their AFL pre-season win over the Western Bulldogs.

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