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Suns feel right at home as they surge into top eight

Gold Coast have withstood a strong Essendon comeback to secure a stirring 11-point win and replace reigning premiers Collingwood inside the AFL's top eight.

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'Seen a lot': Uwland's mission to take Suns over edge

Suns ruckman and co-captain Jarrod Witts will miss the clash with Essendon, who are attempting to become the first team to win on the Gold Coast this season.

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Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong

Richmond coach Adem Yze is approaching the trip to Geelong with "nothing to lose" after an improved showing against Essendon in the Dreamtime match.

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Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes

Matt Flynn is poised for his long-awaited West Coast debut, while Collingwood have made five changes after being hit by more injury chaos.

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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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Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too

Geordie Payne has been selected by North Melbourne with pick No.1 in the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, while ex-Port ruckman Brynn Teakle is headed there too.

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Bombers star Ridley wants more growth as finals beckon

Jordan Ridley made a stunning return from injury in Essendon's round-11 win over Richmond and believes Brad Scott's side can do plenty more damage this season.

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Lions, Cats looking for a way to rediscover their mojo

Round 11 of the AFL produced some fascinating results, with Geelong losing a fourth game in a row and Brisbane slipping further off the pace with another loss.

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Martin stars as Tigers go close to massive upset win

Dustin Martin has answered commentary about his form by nearly leading Richmond to a Dreamtime At The 'G win over Essendon, kicking three goals.

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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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Bombers hold on to beat Tigers in Dreamtime nail-biter

Richmond pushed Essendon, before the Bombers held on in the last quarter for a 12-point win in the Dreamtime At The 'G blockbuster.

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Yze says Martin 'really engaged' before Dreamtime game

As media speculation swirls around Dustin Martin, Richmond coach Adem Yze says the star has prepared well for the Dreamtime At The 'G clash with Essendon.

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Ex-Bombers, Kangaroos captain Barry Davis dies at 80

Barry Davis, who captained North Melbourne to their first premiership after one of the biggest recruiting coups in VFL/AFL history, has died.

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Coach Clarkson says Kangaroos edging towards AFL win

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says being able to match the high-flying Bombers for half a game has lifted morale at the club.

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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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Swans' Luke Parker facing lengthy ban over heavy bump

Luke Parker's off-the-ball bump landed a VFL opponent in hospital and is set to earn the Sydney Swans star a lengthy stint on the sidelines through suspension.

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Boyhood dream to Dreamtime at the G for Bombers recruit

Indigenous forward Jade Gresham will take part in his first Dreamtime at the G with his shift to high-flying Essendon proving to have plenty of upside.

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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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Clarkson wants Kangaroos fans to keep the faith

North Melbourne's losing streak has grown to 10 matches after a 40-point defeat to Essendon but Alastair Clarkson remains positive about the future.

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Bombers fly up to second spot, Kangaroos still winless

Essendon have posted a triple-figure score for just the third time this season in a 40-point win over struggling North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

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Tigers at lowest point, dreaming of quick rebound: Yze

Richmond coach Adem Yze hopes his side have hit their lowest point as two more injuries came in a 119-point AFL loss to the Brisbane Lions.

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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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North Melbourne consider push for senior recruits

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says the AFL player movement system is "very constrained", while the Kangaroos ponder attracting experienced recruits.

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Kangaroos won't target ex-teammates in Bombers clash

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no plans of leaning into the Kangaroos' rivalry with Essendon ahead of their AFL clash.

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