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Essendon not content with simply making AFLW finals

Essendon want to do some damage in their AFLW finals debut, with qualifying for the top-eight in their second season just the start of things to come.

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Sustained success the driver for Bombers star Prespakis

Making finals in just the club's second season should be merely the start of sustained success for Essendon, Bombers AFLW star Maddy Prespakis says.

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Tight finish to AFLW season points towards unpredictable finals series

Teams with little to no finals experience face the reigning premiers and three-time premiership sides – but no result is guaranteed

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Prespakis sisters to face off in AFLW elimination final

Geelong star Georgie Prespakis is preparing to battle her sister, Essendon star Madison, in an AFLW elimination final at the Cats' GMHBA Stadium headquarters.

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No Rowbottom, no worries: Suns seal AFLW finals berth

Despite losing midfield powerhouse Charlie Rowbottom to injury, Gold Coast have clinched their first AFLW finals appearance since 2020 by defeating Essendon.

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Essendon young gun Nic Martin signs new AFL deal

Nic Martin wants to repay the faith Essendon showed in him in 2022 by signing a new three-year deal to ward off any rival interest before next year.

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Bombers beat Blues to claim first AFLW finals berth

Essendon have sealed a berth in their first AFLW finals campaign after making light work of Carlton with a 32-point victory at Windy Hill.

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Eagles pull off upset win against Bombers in AFLW

West Coast have claimed their second win of the AFLW season by defeating Essendon by four points.

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Bombers star Dylan Shiel undergoes foot surgery

Dylan Shield will be off his feet for a few weeks after the star Essendon midfielder underwent foot surgery on Thursday.

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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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Essendon eye AFLW finals after win over Richmond

Essendon can dream of an AFLW finals appearance in just their second season after upsetting Richmond by 17 points at Ikon Park.

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North set to chase No.1 pick after McKay joins Bombers

Hawthorn and North Melbourne head the list of clubs eyeing moves up the draft order as West Coast weigh up whether to trade the No.1 pick.

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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 conquer Cats in Prespakis sisters showdown

Essendon have claimed a 10-point win over Geelong to enter the AFLW top eight and give midfield gun Maddy Prespakis bragging rights over sister Georgie.

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Bombers poach AFL strategy specialist from Wallabies

Essendon have added former Hawthorn strategy guru David Rath to their football department as they seek a return to AFL finals action in 2024.

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Bombers poised to make AFL free agency splash

The AFL's free agency period opens on Friday and Essendon are set to be big players as Brad Scott eyes a reunion with two of his former North Melbourne charges.

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Magpies soar to bring down Bombers in AFLW

Collingwood have taken out their second win of the season, kicking off men's grand final day with a comfortable 20-point AFLW victory over Essendon.

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Essendon take down Fremantle for third AFLW win

Essendon have posted a third win from four AFLW starts this season, defeating Fremantle by 20 points at Windy Hill.

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AFL free agent Ben McKay to leave North Melbourne

North Melbourne key defender Ben McKay will exercise his free agency option and is set to depart the Kangaroos for Essendon.

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Dodoro to step back from key recruiting role at Bombers

Long-time Essendon recruiting boss Adrian Dodoro will "step back" from the role with former West Coast and Gold Coast player Matt Rosa taking over.

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Still room for surprise despite AFL foiling its plan for fairy tale final round

Goal review debacle and shock results killed off some suspense but last weekend’s upheaval shows nothing is certain in football

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‌No siempre es fácil que las aguas estén calmadas entre la administración y los representantes de los trabajadores, sean cuales sean.‌

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Pressure on Bulldogs ahead of key match with Bombers

Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar is treating every match like a final and coach Luke Beveridge is delighted his players are lifting the standards.

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AFL wildcard round 'fraught with danger': Bombers coach

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes a push to introduce a NBA-style wildcard weekend into the AFL would be "fraught with danger".

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Bulldog Bailey Smith overcomes flu, set to face Bombers

Western Bulldogs flyer Bailey Smith will face Essendon after missing his side's AFL loss to Sydney with an illness.

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