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Free-kick spike after AFL's holding-the-ball tweak

Free kicks for holding the ball surged on the weekend after AFL umpires were instructed to change their interpretation of tackle laws.

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AFL coaches expect teething issues on rule tweak

All eyes will be on standalone Thursday and Friday matches as AFL coaches and players wait to see how a holding-the-ball rule tweak will be put into practice.

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High-flying Bombers avoid virus catastrophe before trip

Second-placed Essendon have been battling a virus that has swept through the club this week ahead of an important road trip to take on Gold Coast.

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Ridley, Stringer shine amid Bombers' midfield concens

Essendon lost the clearances again as they held off Richmond for a two-goal win, with Jordan Ridley, Zach Merrett and Jake Stringer their best.

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Essendon's Scott wants AFL tribunal review after season

Essendon coach Brad Scott, also the former boss of AFL football operations, says the tribunal system has become too punitive and needs a review.

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Essendon leave middle of the road behind as their ‘edge’ leads them to second spot

The Bombers have found their groove and backed up the hype to lead the chasing pack behind the AFL benchmark Swans

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Winless Kangas keen to wipe smile off Bombers' faces

Essendon had two narrow losses last year to fierce rivals North Melbourne, who would dearly love to engineer the upset of the AFL season at Marvel Stadium.

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Goldstein looks 26 and is thriving ahead of Roos clash

Essendon ruckman Todd Goldstein will go up against his former side North Melbourne for the first time in Sunday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium.

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Heppell buoyed as Bombers build solid AFL form

Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says he's having the most fun of his career, thanks to the Bombers' strong form and the people around him at the club.

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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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'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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AFL platitudes are easy. Real action on gender-based violence is tougher but desperately needed

On-field activations are all well and good but they mean nothing if a stronger stand is not taken with the likes of Tarryn Thomas

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Bartel uncomfortable with prospect of Thomas AFL return

A lifeline for Tarryn Thomas has been discussed at the same time as a league-wide stance against domestic violence, and Jimmy Bartel is uncomfortable with it.

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Bombers coach Scott marvels at 'special' Harley Reid

West Coast young gun Harley Reid has taken the competition by storm this year, and he'll be refreshed against Essendon on Saturday night after his recent rest.

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Sympathy from coaches as Saints' Higgins faces AFL ban

St Kilda goal-sneak Jack Higgins has the sympathy of AFL coaches from rival clubs as he prepares to challenge his three-match ban for rough conduct.

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Michael Voss sounds warning in AFL extra-time debate

Debate is again raging over the merits of extra-time to decide drawn AFL home-and-away matches after the Essendon-Collingwood classic on Anzac Day.

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Merrett wanted more time, McRae backs AFL draw

The draw has again split opinion, with Essendon skipper Zach Merrett among those who wanted extra time to settle a gripping AFL contest against Collingwood.

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Langford addresses missed shot with Essendon teammates

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't "hang players out to dry" after Kyle Langford addressed his crucial missed set shot in an Anzac Day draw.

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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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Bombers won't get carried away with strong start: Scott

Essendon coach Brad Scott says his team is satisfied with a strong start to the AFL season but still has lots of improvement to come.

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Execution, not effort, the issue at Essendon: Scott

Brad Scott has backed Essendon's work ethic despite their 69-point thumping by Port Adelaide, insisting other issues were at play in the chastening defeat.

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Bombers handed 'wake-up call' by Rozee-inspired Power

Port Adelaide duo Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis have taught Essendon's midfielders a lesson in a lop-sided Gather Round encounter at Adelaide Oval.

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Move to half-back has Essendon's Mr Fix-It in great Nic

Essendon's Mr Fix-It Nic Martin has thrived in a move to half-back, but the Bomber has no desire to lock down a permanent role.

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Bombers won't step away from aggressive edge

Essendon's aggressive approach fell short against Sydney but coach Brad Scott will continue to encourage his players to be fierce in the contest.

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AFL clubs demand answers on secret drug tests: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he has "no line of sight" on explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the AFL.

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