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Bombers mixing things up to turn AFL tide

A week after bringing out the mouthguards, Essendon have turned on the sprinklers at training as they attempt to turn around their AFL season.

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Swans suffer ruck blow ahead of Tiger test

Sydney ruckman Tom Hickey, Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith and Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker are big names unavailable for round 11 of the AFL season.

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Lynch targets Tigers return after AFL bye

Richmond duo Tom Lynch (hamstring) and Kane Lambert (hip) are sidelined this week but the AFL bye in round 12 will give them extra time to recover.

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AFL Round-Up: Melbourne's month of tests arrive, Richmond have that 2019 feeling

After 10 weeks of action the 2022 season has reached somewhat of a fork in the road, and some flag-chasing teams are about to face their biggest tests yet.. We digest the week that was.

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We live in a modern-day AFL era but hardmen history still haunts Bombers

When you’re a big, polarising club and nothing’s going right, it can feel like the footy world’s closing in on you

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Bomber Redman cops one-match AFL ban

Essendon defender Mason Redman has been offered a one-match AFL ban for a strike to the throat that left Richmond's Dion Prestia with a hoarse voice.

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Richmond's Indigenous stars light up AFL

In the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round, it was only fitting that Richmond's Indigenous players made significant contributions to their team's Dreamtime success.

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Hot Tigers lose Lambert, Lynch to injuries

Richmond have won four-straight AFL matches to surge into the top-eight but will be without Kane Lambert and Tom Lynch against Sydney in round 11.

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Richmond win adds to Bombers' AFL woes

Richmond firmed up their spot in the AFL top-eight and consigned Essendon to another week under the blowtorch with a 32-point triumph at the MCG.

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Mark McVeigh to put a new spin on Giants

Interim GWS coach Mark McVeigh is not focusing on his full-time prospects at the AFL club as the Giants begin life without Leon Cameron.

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Tigers bracing for fired-up Bombers in AFL

Essendon have had their hardness and commitment questioned after another dire performance and Richmond are bracing for a fired-up Bombers.

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These are strange times to follow Essendon but new AFLW team can buoy fans

As their AFL men’s side slumps, long-suffering Bombers fans are finding hope in the women’s debut in August

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Bombers hero McDonald-Tipungwuti retires

Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has retired from the AFL, saying he is ready for a life beyond football.

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Essendon's Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces retirement from AFL

Bombers forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces his immediate retirement from the AFL after 126 games for Essendon.

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Besieged Bombers shun AFL selection axe

Devon Smith is the only inclusion for Essendon's AFL clash with Richmond, while Collingwood will welcome back some big names in round 10.

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Mitchell back into Hawks' AFL midfield

Experienced Hawthorn on-baller Tom Mitchell will return to the centre square in the AFL clash with Brisbane after a week off through illness.

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Bombers lack consistent hard edge: coach

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers' hardness has proved conditional in their horror start to the AFL season and has demanded a response.

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Long calls for Bombers Dreamtime statement

Essendon are under intense scrutiny after a horror start to the AFL season and Michael Long wants to see a turnaround in the Dreamtime clash with Richmond.

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Longmire confused by Parker taunt reaction

Sydney coach John Longmire remains perplexed how Swans co-captain Luke Parker's taunt of Essendon's Dylan Shiel turned into a major AFL issue.

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Hird, Solomon help out GWS' AFL coach

James Hird will move into an expanded coaching role with GWS to help former Essendon teammate Mark McVeigh after Leon Cameron's departure from the Giants.

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Tigers hopeful on Pickett tribunal charge

Richmond are hoping their Indigenous star Marlion Pickett's rough conduct charge will be downgraded from medium to low impact at the tribunal.

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Bombers' slump can galvanise team: Heppell

Dyson Heppell remains optimistic about Essendon's AFL prospects despite the fierce criticism that has accompanied their slide to 16th on the ladder.

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Heppell fires back at Essendon's critics

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will reinforce the need to support their teammates after Dylan Shiel was mocked by Sydney's Luke Parker.

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Maurice Rioli Jr eyes AFL Dreamtime stage

Maurice Rioli Jr hopes to become the latest member of his family to shine on the Dreamtime at the 'G stage, in front of what's set to be a blockbuster crowd.

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Swans brace for AFL litmus test

Sydney bounced back to form with a 58-point win over Essendon but face a much tougher test in Friday night's match against Carlton.

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