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Blues burst Bombers' bubble in big AFL win

Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.

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Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster

Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.

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Saints keen to extend Gold Coast's painful road run

Gold Coast have lost all five of their away games this season, but they have a chance to end that rut when they take on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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AFL coaches pleased with holding-the-ball clarification

AFL officials have given clubs greater clarity on the holding-the-ball rule tweak, a move applauded by coaches Michael Voss, Brad Scott and Alastair Clarkson.

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Reid's two-game ban upheld, out of Rising Star running

West Coast young gun Harley Reid will miss games against North Melbourne and Essendon after failing to downgrade his two-match suspension at the AFL tribunal.

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Bombers gun Redman sidelined for Blues AFL blockbuster

Essendon pair Kyle Langford and Todd Goldstein will have to prove their fitness to face Carlton while hamstrung Mason Redman will miss the blockbuster.

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McKay twins' banter in full swing ahead of first clash

Star Carlton forward Harry McKay will play against his twin, Essendon's Ben, for the first time in the AFL and the brothers will likely line up on each other.

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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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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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