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Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash

The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn.

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'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players

Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.

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Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy

Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.

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Stars sidelined as Bulldogs count cost of Bombers win

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has offered a sobering assessment of his unbeaten charges while he will be without two of his biggest stars for a period.

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Battling Bombers stare down unwanted record

Coach Brad Scott has put the onus on his leaders to keep Essendon galvanised amid the demoralising prospect of breaking the club's longest losing streak.

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Injury blows sour Bulldogs' win over battling Bombers

The unbeaten Western Bulldogs have claimed a 34-point victory over battling Essendon but suffered multiple injury blows.

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'Have a go': Winless Bombers urged to take on Bulldogs

Essendon are expected to equal their club-record losing streak of 17 games when they play the in-form Western Bulldogs on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.

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North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire

Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne's VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct.

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It's dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons

The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.

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'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.

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Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.

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North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri

North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge.

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Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms

Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.

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Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games

The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.

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Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne.

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North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama

North Melbourne have beaten Essendon to break a losing streak stretching back to 2016, but a bizarre blood-wiping incident is likely to land a Roo in hot water.

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Winless Bombers out to reveal true character

Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances.

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'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't make mass changes to his under-performing side despite a lacklustre two losses to open their AFL season.

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From the Pocket: Essendon have all the hallmarks of a team deep in rebuild – just not the stomach to acknowledge it

The Bombers’ coach Brad Scott and new president Andrew Welsh have been reluctant to utter the AFL’s most dreaded word but it would provide clarity

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More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

A landmark concussion class action against the AFL has been expanded, with more ex-players suing their former clubs for damages.

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Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.

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'No passion': Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers

Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire.

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Bereft Bombers poke, prod and point fingers against Port. What were they even trying to do?

Essendon lacked energy and cohesion. If they don’t learn to defend, other clubs will continue to run rings around them

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'Demoralising': Bombers coach says give up or fight

Essendon coach Brad Scott says his club has two choices after copping another heavy defeat to start their AFL season.

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Port skipper injured as Bombers slump again

Port Adelaide have thrashed Essendon by 63 points but there's concern over a leg injury to game-breaking skipper Connor Rozee.

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