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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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Dons' hands were tied on Wright's rough conduct charge

Essendon could not see a way to challenge Peter Wright's rough conduct charge and felt they risked a ban of six matches or more if he had pleaded not guilty.

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Peter Wright’s four-game ban shows AFL is changing – one unconscious player at a time

The rants of Wayne Carey aside, most accept Essendon man’s hit on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham deserved punishment

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Wright cops four-match AFL ban, King rubbed out for one

Essendon forward Peter Wright has received a four-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while St Kilda spearhead Max King failed to overturn his one-game suspension.

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AFL unable to prevent Wright-style collisions: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson believes there will always be incidents where players brace for contact at the last second, potentially injuring opponents.

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Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing

Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player.

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Saints to challenge King ban at AFL Tribunal

St Kilda spearhead Max King will join Essendon forward Peter Wright at the AFL Tribunal after challenging his one-match ban for rough conduct.

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Bombers' Wright sent to tribunal for Cunningham bump

Essendon forward Peter Wright has been referred to the AFL tribunal for the bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry Cunningham.

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Scott defends Wright and the Bombers' physical style

Peter Wright faces a long suspension for his hit on Sydney's Harry Cunningham but Bombers coach Brad Scott has backed his team's combative 'Essendon edge'.

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Swans stay unbeaten, win fiery clash against Bombers

Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden have all starred for top-of-the-table Sydney as the Swans saw off Essendon's challenge in a heated clash at the SCG.

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Warner leading from front in Swans' engine room

Chad Warner has only played 62 AFL games but has stepped up as a Sydney Swans leader in the absence of stars Callum Mills, Luke Parker and Taylor Adams.

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Mitchell backs Sicily after Hawks' skipper dodges ban

Hawthorn captain James Sicily's on-field behaviour has been a talking point with coach Sam Mitchell after he escaped suspension for kicking Andrew McGrath.

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Bombers want to find their 'Essendon edge': coach

Essendon were fiery and combative against Hawthorn and coach Brad Scott wants the Bombers to bring an aggressive but controlled "edge" to their game.

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Draper poised for Bombers return, Parish no guarantee

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to play his first game of the AFL season against Sydney, while coach Brad Scott is making Darcy Parish sweat on selection.

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Sicily escapes suspension at AFL tribunal for kicking

Hawthorn have succeeded at the AFL tribunal in having captain James Sicily's kicking charge downgraded from a one-game suspension to a fine.

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McGrath goes in to bat for Sicily after AFL suspension

Essendon star Andrew McGrath says he barely felt the kick that has left Hawthorn captain James Sicily facing a one-game ban.

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Hawk captain Sicily among AFL trio offered one-game ban

Hawthorn captain James Sicily is among three AFL players offered one-game bans for offences in round one.

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Ginni, the Wiz give Hawks a glimpse of the future

Small forwards Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are a big part of Hawthorn's future as coach Sam Mitchell plots the path to a finals return.

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Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash

Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury.

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Essendon to celebrate flags, rivalry with Hawthorn

A clash with Hawthorn offers the dream start to the season for Essendon, who will celebrate their 1984 grand final comeback before the first bounce at the MCG.

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Eagles' Reid named among AFL debutants in round one

Brownlow medallists Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell have been sidelined, while a handful of top-10 draft picks will make their first AFL appearance in round one.

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No more 'sugar hits' for Bombers in bid for success

Essendon coach Brad Scott has tempered expectations with the club's long-suffering supporter base ahead of his second season in charge of the Bombers.

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'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain

There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success.

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Bruhn set to take-off as Geelong midfield evolves

After getting better the longer 2023 went on, youngster Tanner Bruhn is set for more midfield time in his second season at Geelong.

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Injured Bombers gun Ridley out of AFL round one

Essendon gun defender Jordan Ridley will miss the Bombers' opening-round AFL clash with Hawthorn and probably more games because of a quad strain.

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