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Surgery for skipper as Bombers count cost of carnage

Andrew McGrath will miss at least three matches with a broken jaw after Essendon were hit hard by injuries in a disastrous loss to Richmond.

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Dons hit rock bottom with 'Dreamtime' loss to Tigers

Richmond have won the annual 'Dreamtime at the 'G' contest while under-fire Essendon lost captain Andrew McGrath to a broken jaw among a raft of injuries.

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Six moments that exemplify Scott Pendlebury’s peerless AFL legacy

The Collingwood veteran plays his record-breaking 433rd game on Saturday. Here’s how the Magpies maestro has set himself apart

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'Finals like': Desperate Tigers pump up Dreamtime clash

Essendon and Richmond have experienced plenty of pain this season, but they are hoping to put on a good show in their 'Dreamtime at the 'G' clash.

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AFL:'Doesn't faze me': Bombers coach dismisses scrutiny

Essendon are under an intense spotlight as they and Richmond both nurse 1-9 records into their annual Dreamtime At The G clash.

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'Doesn't faze me': Bombers coach dismisses scrutiny

Essendon are under an intense spotlight as they and Richmond both nurse 1-9 records into their annual 'Dreamtime At The G' clash.

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AFL:'Absolute faith': Redman backs Bombers for Dreamtime

Essendon's horrible start last Sunday prompted a verbal barrage from coach Brad Scott, but the Bombers are confident of a better performance against Richmond.

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'Absolute faith': Redman backs Bombers for Dreamtime

Essendon's horrible start last Sunday prompted a verbal barrage from coach Brad Scott, but the Bombers are confident of a better performance against Richmond.

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Bombers legend tips 'big fortnight' for club in crisis

Essendon have won just one AFL game in almost a full year and face important games against fellow battlers Richmond and West Coast over the next two rounds.

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Worst Bombers MCG crowd since '90s as Freo equal record

Fremantle have cruised to a club record equalling ninth straight AFL win as they put Essendon away in the first half on Sunday at the MCG.

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Giants weigh up 'mini pre-season' for injured spearhead

GWS coach Adam Kingsley were hopeful Jesse Hogan would miss just one game, but the star Giants forward is likely to be out for longer due to injury.

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Dockers coach not thinking of record - just Bombers

Fremantle will post an equal club record ninth win in a row if they can beat Essendon at the MCG on Sunday, but they face a tricky five-day break next week.

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Giants 'contest beast' fired up for Bombers reunion

Earning an AFL lifeline, GWS defender Jayden Laverde will face off against former side Essendon for the first time as the Giants suffer more injuries.

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'That's what we explore': Giants coach on name change

GWS coach Adam Kingsley says he's open to a name change for the AFL club, with the Giants yet to find the answer on how best to tackle the region.

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Rampant Lions crush Bombers as McKay cops bronx cheers

The Brisbane Lions have destroyed struggling Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium, the in-demand Zac Bailey starring with four goals.

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Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers

Ruck star Sam Draper faces a familiar foe when the Brisbane Lions travel to take on his old side Essendon in round eight.

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'It clicked, finally': Magpies buoyant for Hawks test

Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.

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Masterclass on Anzac Day encapsulates why unflappable Scott Pendlebury is so good

At times during the Pies’ big win at the MCG the 38-year-old appeared to be playing 10 simultaneous games of chess – and Essendon had no answer

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Magpies use experience to deadly effect against Bombers

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says they are far from the finished product, noting their Anzac Day triumph came off the back of five weeks' work.

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'Incredibly frustrating': Bombers belted on Anzac Day

Essendon's ball use was horrible when the game was on the line and Collingwood made them pay dearly with a record Anzac Day winning margin.

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Pendlebury likely to rest up after Anzac Day heroics

Evergreen Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will likely wait an extra week to break the VFL/AFL games record following a remarkable Anzac Day performance.

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From East Freo to the MCG: Bomber marvels at big year

After playing an Anzac Day game a year ago in front of 2607 WA fans, the Bombers-Magpies clash will be a somewhat bigger occasion this time for a young forward.

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Star wants hot 'Pies early against improving Bombers

Collingwood know they can finish a game strongly, but they're looking to produce a fast start on Anzac Day against an Essendon side that has regained some form.

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Re-signed Sun embraces grind as Hawks test awaits

Re-signed Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller, after kicking two vital goals in a tense win against Essendon, has urged his restocked side to embrace the grind.

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Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again

While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players.

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