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Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has fallen short in his bid to return this week from a fractured arm, but Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe is back.

AAP · Jul 11, 2024

Small Magpies forwards can still swoop on Cats: Scott

Decimated by injury, Collingwood are poised to field a smaller forward line against Geelong but Cats coach Chris Scott expects that to make their clash tougher.

AAP · Jul 11, 2024

Bombers' Langford hails Nate Caddy future superstar

The praise keeps coming for Essendon whiz kid Nate Caddy, with Bombers teammate Nate Caddy declaring the teenager a future AFL superstar.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

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Demons favourite Pickett lauded ahead of AFL milestone

Kysaiah Pickett will play his 100th game when Melbourne take on Essendon in a clash that will have ramifications for both sides' AFL finals hopes.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

Demons' Gawn determined to return early from injury

Captain Max Gawn is determined to return from injury earlier than expected to help Melbourne in their tough push to make the AFL finals.

AAP · Jul 9, 2024

Disconnected Magpies can regain their rhythm: Howe

Collingwood vice-captain Jeremy Howe says the Magpies may need to get back to the fundamentals to arrest their form slump but is adamant they can still contend.

AAP · Jul 8, 2024

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Season over for Hawthorn forward Lewis after ACL tear

Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has suffered a season-ending ACL tear, while Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss up to three weeks with an ankle injury.

AAP · Jul 8, 2024

Injured Magpies forward Mihocek out for rest of season

Collingwood forward Brody Mihocek's season is over after he suffered a pectoral muscle tear requiring surgery in the Magpies' loss against Essendon.

AAP · Jul 5, 2024

Bombers claim top-eight scalp by stunning Magpies

Essendon have notched up their best win of the AFL season, hanging on to defeat reigning premiers Collingwood by 12 points at the MCG.

AAP · Jul 5, 2024

Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL

Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon's McGrath

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at their best as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Josh Daicos under injury cloud, Pies coach backs Moore

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has backed Darcy Moore to rediscover his best form while the Magpies could be without Josh Daicos against Essendon.

AAP · Jul 3, 2024

Scott not concerned by Essendon's lack of scalps

Fourth-placed Essendon are yet to beat a team currently sitting inside the AFL top-eight, but coach Brad Scott is not concerned by the Bombers' lack of scalps.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

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AAP · Jun 30, 2024

Geelong forward Stengle signs five-year AFL deal

Forward Tyson Stengle has signed a five-year deal with Geelong, ending speculation about his AFL future.

AAP · Jun 29, 2024

Essendon's 'series of unfortunate events' proves costly

Essendon coach Brad Scott was left to rue a "series of unfortunate events" during a third-quarter capitulation against bogey side Geelong at the MCG.

AAP · Jun 29, 2024

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon have been bullied by Geelong for 20 years, but the Bombers can finally end the hoodoo in club great Dyson Heppell's 250th game.

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AAP · Jun 26, 2024

Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.

AAP · Jun 25, 2024

Geelong's Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct

Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has won his challenge against a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct and is free to play this weekend.

AAP · Jun 24, 2024

Optimistic Hawkins sweating on results of foot scans

Geelong spearhead Tom Hawkins has undergone scans on his injured foot, but his path forward won't be known until a series of experts analyse the results.

AAP · Jun 23, 2024

West Coast take positives from loss with Reid to return

Harley Reid will return to bolster a West Coast side that gave a good account of itself in a 30-point defeat to AFL premiership contenders Essendon.

AAP · Jun 23, 2024

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Essendon are firmly entrenched in the AFL's top four after grinding out a 30-point win over West Coast, with Jake Stringer booting five goals.

AAP · Jun 21, 2024

Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes

West Coast will be aiming to snare their first win on the road of 2024 when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

AAP · Jun 21, 2024

West Coast gamble big with bigs against Bombers

West Coast captain Oscar Allen will return against Essendon, and he'll join a towering forward line also featuring Jake Waterman and Jack Darling.

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