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Debutant fires in Essendon's scrappy Dreamtime win

Essendon have responded from a 91-point smashing last week, taking care of Richmond in a sluggish Dreamtime at the 'G contest.

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Richmond star to make comeback in rare VFL appearance

After being struck down by yet another soft-tissue injury, Richmond star Dion Prestia will play the "long game" before returning at AFL level.

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Essendon must stop pining for the past after finding a semblance of stability

The Bombers are on the right path under coach Brad Scott but need to resist the urge to jump at shadows after a crushing defeat to the Bulldogs

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Bombers' Dreamtime record intact as Gresham returns

Jade Gresham's return from injury ensures Essendon have fielded at least one Indigenous player in each of the 21 "Dreamtime at the G'' clashes with Richmond.

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Legends demand AFL action on falling Indigenous numbers

Two of footy's Indigenous greats hope Sir Doug Nicholls Round can spark action to reverse the falling number of First Nations players on AFL club lists.

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Scott backs in key AFL official after pub meeting

The AFL has been under fire in recent times over various issues but the league has had the strong backing from an unlikely source after a pub meeting.

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Essendon legend Hird makes call on coaching future

Not even a provocative statement from a powerful former Essendon president will distract Bombers coach Brad Scott from his mission of reigniting the club.

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Dangerfield hamstrung for big Cats-Bulldogs clash

Geelong have confirmed that captain Patrick Dangerfield is out of Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs with his hamstring injury.

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Key Bulldog Weightman to miss rest of AFL season

The Western Bulldogs continue to pile on big scores despite coach Luke Beveridge confirming they will be without a vital forward for the rest of the season.

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'Unflappable' Dog Dale breaks club record in AFL rout

The Western Bulldogs have provided a brutal reality check for Essendon, booting the first nine goals to set up a 91-point demolition of the Bombers.

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Bulldogs coach Beveridge wary of Marvel mental trap

After visiting seven venues across nine rounds, the Western Bulldogs are being urged to avoid complacency on their return to Marvel Stadium against Essendon.

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New AFL fixture gives Bulldogs chance to shine

The AFL has planted the Western Bulldogs centre stage in the fixture confirmed for rounds 16-23, with Carlton, Essendon and GWS also prominent.

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Walls rode VFL's tough transition to national league

Robert Walls was a premiership player and coach and later a football commentator who was at the coalface as the AFL became a national competition.

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Power prepare for Rioli's return and Cats chat

Willie Rioli will most likely return to the AFL this Saturday and Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says the forward knows what might be coming.

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Bombers' Merrett cleared, stays eligible for Brownlow

Essendon captain Zach Merrett has been cleared for high contact with Sydney defender Nick Blakey late in Saturday's narrow AFL win.

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Giants hail Hogan's heroics after epic win over Cats

Jesse Hogan kicked seven goals to help propel GWS to a fifth straight win at GMHBA Stadium, outlasting Geelong in a four-point thriller.

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ACL fears for debutant Hayes in Bombers' thrilling win

Debutant Lewis Hayes is set to become Essendon's fourth season-ending injury after hurting his knee in the Bombers' tense eight-point win over Sydney.

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No Ridley, no problem: Bombers backs ready to step up

With Jordan Ridley sidelined through a hamstring injury, Essendon's other key defenders will have to show they can get the job done against Sydney.

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Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season

Sydney's Logan McDonald will have surgery again after going under the knife in the off-season, but coach Dean Cox is hopeful he can make his return this season.

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AFL still pondering sanctions for Rioli over threats

Willie Rioli has been interviewed by the AFL after two more reports emerged about the Port Adelaide forward allegedly threatening rival players.

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Bombers to regain midfielder Caldwell for Swans clash

Jye Caldwell will return for Essendon against Sydney, who could welcome Taylor Adams back to their midfield.

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Bombers get positive injury update on Harrison Jones

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers' character and resilience will be tested by injuries to Harrison Jones, Jordan Ridley and Jade Gresham.

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Clarkson lashes tackle ban, defends Sheezel role

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has hit out at the three-game suspension to Paul Curtis, while also backing his call to play Harry Sheezel in defence.

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Bombers fight through injury carnage to edge North

Essendon beat North Melbourne by three points in a thriller but it came at a cost with three players injured at Marvel Stadium.

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It wasn't an intervention: Eagles coach McQualter

West Coast sit bottom of AFL the ladder with a 0-7 record, but coach Andrew McQualter says a recent meeting between players and staff is already bearing fruit.

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