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Gold Coast’s single-game shootout is a final chance to not slip up – and grow up

The Suns have had their fate in their own hands for weeks but there is no room for further error in this week’s win-or-bust game against Essendon

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Bombers AFLW star banned over dangerous tackle

Essendon face the prospect of being without one of their best players through suspension for games against Richmond and Geelong.

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Bomber's late heroics snatch win over Eagles

Sophie Alexander has kicked the winning goal at the death to deliver Essendon a thrilling five-point win over West Coast for a 2-0 start to the AFLW season.

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Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.

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Essendon's 'best case' for keeping free agent ruck

Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.

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Lift-off for new-look Bombers in win over Giants

Essendon have steamrolled the Giants to make an ideal start to the AFLW season, with Bonnie Toogood and debutant Holly Ridewood each kicking two goals.

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Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints

Essendon coach Brad Scott has praised the Bombers' effort in the two-point loss to St Kilda, but says it's hard to be too pleased when they are so disappointed.

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'Giving my all' - Nas sheds no light on AFL future

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera says his focus is playing out the AFL season as the massive decision looms on where he plays next year.

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Bombers, Saints to blood newcomers in Marvel clash

Essendon and St Kilda will make it 24 debutants between them when two more play their first AFL games at Marvel Stadium.

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No clarity for now if Saints, Bombers making progress

With their finals hopes dashed weeks ago, the big question for St Kilda and Essendon is whether they are taking real steps this season.

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Essendon's Shiel banned one game in tribunal test case

Essendon veteran Dylan Shiel has been suspended for one match by the AFL tribunal in an unusual rough conduct case.

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Bombers star sent to tribunal for friendly fire act

Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel will front the tribunal for "unreasonable conduct" that put teammate Luamon Lual in a position to suffer serious injury.

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'A bigger picture': Cameron unfussed about making a ton

After spraying 4.5 against Essendon, Geelong spearhead Jeremy Cameron said the premiership is much more important than him scoring 100 goals in a season.

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Cameron kicks four as Cats cruise against Bombers

Geelong key forward Jeremy Cameron now has 79 goals for the season, kicking an inaccurate 4.5 as the Cats beat Essendon by 44 points.

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Cats make Danger call ahead of crucial Bombers clash

Patrick Dangerfield won't be able to lay off any goal assists to century-hunter Jeremy Cameron this week, rested from Geelong's clash with Essendon.

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Jayden Nguyen’s Bombers debut could herald new era as AFL tackles cultural diversity

The milestone for the Vietnamese community comes as the league tries to capitalise on inclusivity and shed its past image of division

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Swan stakes All-Australian claim in win over Bombers

Superstar Errol Gulden has celebrated his 100th AFL match with a win, while a Swans teammate boosted his All-Australian credentials with a stellar performance.

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That's news to us: Bombers coy on Lions move on Draper

Essendon big man Sam Draper is one of 16 players currently on the club's injury list, and it looks like he will seek a fresh start at Brisbane next year.

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Rogue AFL fixture looms as finals-deciding clash

The AFL will soon confirm the scheduling of the postponed Gold Coast-Essendon opening-round fixture, which could have huge finals implications.

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Bombers defender succumbs to another hamstring injury

Essendon defender Jordan Ridley has injured his hamstring for a third time this year, continuing a horror run for the beleaguered Bombers.

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Dogs twin towers bully Essendon for second time in 2025

After destroying Essendon earlier in the season, the Western Bulldogs have made it a 2025 double by crushing the hapless Bombers by 93 points at Marvel Stadium.

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Essendon's performance boss departs amid injury crisis

Essendon are looking for a new high performance boss after parting ways with the current one amid a staggering and debilitating injury crisis.

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Stringer threatens to be finals wildcard for GWS

With seven goals in his last two games, Jake Stringer is becoming an attacking and defensive weapon for a GWS unit eyeing a maiden AFL premiership.

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Stringer runs riot to help GWS smash his former club

GWS have cruised to a fifth straight win, taking care of injury-hit Essendon by 48 points in front of a sparse crowd of 20,347 at Marvel Stadium.

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Injury-hammered Bombers to revamp medical program

Essendon's AFL season has been ruined by injuries, prompting the club to investigate and change how they prepare their players.

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