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No Gawn, no worries as Dees trump Dons in AFL upset

Kysaiah Pickett has kicked two goals in his 100th AFL game as Melbourne moved into the top eight with a 17-point win over Essendon at a wet MCG.

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Dees youngster poised for crucial Bombers ruck battle

Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn's absence for the clash with Essendon will leave young teammate Jacob van Rooyen with a huge ruck task against Sam Draper.

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Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.

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Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.

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Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.

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Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes

West Coast will be aiming to snare their first win on the road of 2024 when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

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Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe

Gold Coast forward Ben King has been ruled out of the Suns' clash with Fremantle due to the knee injury he suffered at training last weekend.

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Key Blues duo sidelined, gun Bomber nears return

Adam Cerra and Matt Cottrell are the latest additions to Carlton's injury list while Essendon's Jordan Ridley could return from a quad strain.

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Darcy out for Dockers, Hardwick swings the axe at Suns

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has made six changes for the Suns' clash with North Melbourne following last week's 34-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.

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Bombers delighted with Draper response to telling-off

Sam Draper needs to prove his fitness from a knee injury to play GWS but Essendon coach Brad Scott insists there is no media ban on the charismatic ruckman.

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Bulldogs rule out Liberatore, confirming concussion

The Western Bulldogs have confirmed star midfielder Tom Liberatore suffered another concussion late in their upset loss to Hawthorn.

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Hawks stun stumbling Bulldogs in huge upset

Hawthorn have held on for a major upset, piling more pressure on the struggling Western Bulldogs with a seven-point win.

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'Mate, that's not funny' - Bomber Draper cops it sweet

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has been told in no uncertain terms that his comments about Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge were disrespectful, not funny.

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Outspoken Draper sidelined, Webster back for Saints

Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth.

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Dogs coach Beveridge labels Draper's jibe 'bizarre'

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has labelled a sledge from Essendon ruckman Sam Draper about his future at Whitten Oval as "bizarre".

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Bombers welcome back Wright, ponder Anzac Day reshuffle

Essendon will welcome back Peter Wright from suspension for their Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood and could go tall at the MCG.

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Cats only unbeaten AFL side as Giants fall in round six

A snapshot of the AFL action from round six as Geelong extended their unbeaten start at the Gabba and Collingwood flexed their muscle against Port Adelaide.

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AFL admits to umpire error in not penalising Draper

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper should have had a crucial free kick paid against him late in the Bombers' thrilling win over Adelaide, the AFL has admitted.

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Bulldogs wary of under-fire Bombers' ruck power

The Western Bulldogs are preparing to face a fired-up Essendon and coach Luke Beveridge expects the ruck duel to be pivotal to the AFL clash.

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Swans stay unbeaten, win fiery clash against Bombers

Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden have all starred for top-of-the-table Sydney as the Swans saw off Essendon's challenge in a heated clash at the SCG.

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Draper poised for Bombers return, Parish no guarantee

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to play his first game of the AFL season against Sydney, while coach Brad Scott is making Darcy Parish sweat on selection.

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Draper set to make return to full training for Bombers

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is due to make his long-awaited return to main training after groin surgery, though he is no guarantee to feature in round one.

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Essendon buoyed by Draper return as Goldstein shines

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath says ageing recruit Todd Goldstein has had in instant impact as ruckman Sam Draper eyes a return to full training.

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Bombers firm on ruck plan as Goldstein arrives

Essendon are adamant Todd Goldstein's AFL move from North Melbourne will be an asset, while Xavier Duursma has requested a trade to the Bombers.

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Bombers coach defends struggling recruit Weideman

Sam Weideman has gone goalless in four-straight games for Essendon but coach Brad Scott has gone in to bat for the out-of-sorts former Melbourne forward.

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