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Bombers seek ruthless edge in AFLW debut

Inaugural Essendon AFLW co-captain Bonnie Toogood says the club wants to present a "physical and ruthless" challenge in their first AFLW season.

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Dons' AFL coach pitch flattering: Clarkson

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says is attracted to the challenge of revitalising the Kangaroos and turning the AFL club into a premiership force.

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AFL Round-Up: Agony for Carlton and Brisbane, ecstasy for Collingwood as unforgettable 2022 regular season reaches thrilling conclusion

One of the most enthralling home and away seasons in AFL history ends with a weekend of relief, heartbreak and intrigue, setting the scene for a September to remember. We digest the week that was.

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Another Collingwood miracle caps off extraordinary week of AFL football

As Essendon decided Ben Rutten’s fate, diehard fans were already making their way to the MCG

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Essendon sacks AFL head coach Ben Rutten with a year remaining on his contract

The Bombers confirm Ben Rutten's sacking following a board meeting, while the club distances itself from speculation James Hird may return to the club as head coach.

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Essendon part ways with coach Ben Rutten

Essendon have sacked Ben Rutten after two AFL seasons at the helm and are searching for their third coach in four years.

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Tigers bullish on Martin, nervous on Lynch

Richmond hope AFL star Dustin Martin and teammate Jack Graham can return for their elimination final but will await scans on Tom Lynch's injured groin.

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Ben Rutten determined to stay on as Essendon AFL coach ahead of club board meeting

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he "deserved better" following his treatment by the club, but maintains he still wants to keep his job for next season.

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Lynch injured as Tigers thump Bombers

Richmond AFL star Tom Lynch has injured his groin as the Tigers thrashed under-fire Essendon by 66 points in Ben Rutten's likely last game as Bombers coach.

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Veteran AFL ruckman Ryder retires

St Kilda veteran Paddy Ryder has retired after an impressive career spanning 281 AFL games with Essendon, Port Adelaide and the Saints.

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How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson

Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.

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Essendon's Rutten uncommitted to coaching

Embattled Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he has "no expectations" regarding his future beyond Saturday night's clash with Richmond.

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Essendon admits to mishandling Ben Rutten coaching situation as Alastair Clarkson signs with North Melbourne

New Essendon president David Barham concedes mistakes were made as the Bombers left embattled coach Ben Rutten in the dark during their botched pursuit of Alastair Clarkson.

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Bombers coaching saga 'horrible': Barham

New Essendon president David Barham has described the AFL club's coaching situation as "really horrible" after Alastair Clarkson chose North Melbourne.

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Clarkson commits to North, 'circus' over

Four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson will lead North Melbourne in their 2023 AFL campaign.

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Alastair Clarkson to make AFL coaching call soon as Essendon, North Melbourne wait for his decision

Alastair Clarkson says he hopes to make a decision about his AFL coaching future soon, while admitting to feeling uncomfortable about being the centre of media attention.

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AFL coach circus 'embarrassing': Clarkson

North Melbourne expect Alastair Clarkson will decide if he wants to coach the Kangaroos by Sunday, or take up an audacious last-ditch offer from Essendon.

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Hardwick supports under-fire Bombers coach

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is feeling for former Tigers assistant Ben Rutten as he fights to keep his position in charge of Essendon.

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Essendon's Hurley calls time on AFL career

Essendon defender Michael Hurley will play a farewell game for the Bombers this weekend and return from a life-threatening injury before retiring.

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North continue AFL pursuit of Clarkson

North Melbourne want a soft indication about Alastair Clarkson's 2023 plans by the end of Wednesday but it is not an ultimatum to the AFL master coach.

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AFL round 23: what’s at stake in the final round of home-and-away games?

Six of the nine fixtures have finals implications and for eight teams – nine at a stretch – it is a round of great significance

AAP

Clarkson signing a must for the Bombers

Ben Rutten says he still has the support of his players amid speculation he could soon be sacked as coach of AFL club Essendon.

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Essendon coach Ben Rutten remains in post, president Paul Brasher resigns after club's heavy loss to Port Adelaide

The struggling Essendon AFL club keeps coach Ben Rutten in place for now despite an 84-point defeat to Port Adelaide, however president Paul Brasher quits his role as pressure rises at the Bombers.

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‘Unprecedented’ demand for AFLW tickets prompts change to 53,000-capacity venue

Inaugural match between Essendon and Hawthorn shifted after tickets for the original venue sold out within 24 hours

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Bombers coach Rutten's AFL future in doubt

Essendon coach Ben Rutten could become a victim of the Bombers' poor AFL season, while president Paul Brasher is set to stand down.

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