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The Latest Breaking News from Xavier Duursma

Bombers turn to 'coach' Goldstein after Draper injury

Veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein will play a key role in Essendon's finals push this year after injuries to fellow big men Sam Draper and Nick Bryan.

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Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.

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Bombers' Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain

Essendon winger Xavier Duursma could miss the rest of the home-and-away season while Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell's year is over.

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Giants humiliation all in the past for new-look Bombers

The ghosts of last season's huge loss to Greater Western Sydney won't come back to haunt sixth-placed Essendon, Bombers forward Jake Stringer says.

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Eagles' Reid named among AFL debutants in round one

Brownlow medallists Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell have been sidelined, while a handful of top-10 draft picks will make their first AFL appearance in round one.

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Bombers quietly bullish after bumper AFL trade period

Essendon landed Ben McKay, Todd Goldstein, Jade Gresham and Xavier Duursma in the trade and free agency period and are confident they can improve next season.

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Power determined to snare Ratugolea, keen on Soldo

Esava Ratugolea could be on his way to Port Adelaide at the second time of asking, while the Power are also in the market for Richmond ruck Ivan Soldo.

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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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Dons axe Smith in search for AFL win

Devon Smith has been dropped by Essendon for the AFL clash with Melbourne on Friday night after he had just four disposals in round two.

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Eagles decimated by COVID-19 protocols

Top-up players Declan Mountford and Stefan Giro have been called into West Coast's virus-hit squad for the AFL round-two meeting with North Melbourne.

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Sloane's AFL eye-contact charge downgraded

Adelaide captain Rory Sloane has had his one-game ban for making contact with the eye of Fremantle's Blake Acres downgraded to a fine.

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