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Magpies call up Kreuger for Essendon ruck battle

Craig McRae rates Essendon's Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips the best ruck duo in the AFL but has backed Nathan Kreuger to tackle the imposing pair on Anzac Day.

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‘We’re all in this together’: Father Bob loved footy and came to value its impact off the field too

The Collingwood fan spent a lifetime creating a gameplan for ‘the unloved and the unlovely’ to share the field with ‘the elites’

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Bombers ponder Nick Daicos tag, ruck combination

Essendon are yet to decide whether to tag Collingwood star Nick Daicos while they are wary of what an undermanned Magpies ruck division can do.

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Greater guidance call to tackle AFL dangerous play

AFL clubs have been given clarity on dangerous play but Essendon coach Brad Scott says players need further guidance on how to make and receive tackles.

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Moore backs Kreuger to solve Magpies' ruck woes

Versatile tall Nathan Kreuger has been declared fit to play his first game of the AFL season as Collingwood seek a solution to their ruck woes against Essendon.

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Players call for AFL clarification on dangerous tackles

Essendon's Andrew McGrath has led calls for clarification on AFL rules around dangerous tackles after teammate Zach Merrett was handed a one-match ban.

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Saints' Caminiti, Bombers' Merrett set for AFL tribunal

The AFL tribunal could be set for a long night with St Kilda's Anthony Caminiti to face his striking charge and Essendon captain Zach Merrett to fight his ban.

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Saints' Caminiti facing ban for off-the-ball hit

St Kilda forward Anthony Caminiti faces scrutiny over a high hit that left Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy concussed in Sunday's clash at Adelaide Oval.

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AFL Round-Up: Gather Round is here to stay, Essendon and Adelaide shake up the 2023 season

The inaugural Gather Round gets the AFL's seal of approval, and sets up the rest of the 2023 season with some significant results. We digest the week that was.

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Essendon skipper suspended for Collingwood blockbuster

Essendon captain Zach Merrett has been offered a one-match AFL ban for rough conduct after his dangerous tackle on Melbourne's Tom Sparrow.

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Keep the lid on, Essendon coach Scott tells fans

Essendon coach Brad Scott wants his supporters to keep the proverbial lid on after banking his fourth win in five games as their coach.

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Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne

Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.

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Demons adapt to AFL Gather Round curtain-raiser role

Melbourne take on Essendon in the first match of a double-header at a sold-out Adelaide Oval before Port Adelaide host the Western Bulldogs.

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Melbourne wary of Bombers gun Jake Stringer

Essendon match-winner Jake Stringer starred with 10 scoring shots from 15 disposals against GWS last week and looms as key to Saturday's contest with Melbourne.

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AFL Gather Round: Inside the proud history of South Australian footy and the stars who avoided the VFL

From Barrie Robran to John Halbert, South Australia is a hotbed of footy talent that went largely unnoticed in the east. As the AFL heads to Adelaide for Gather Round, we look back at the best of the bunch.

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Giant spray not a habit as Kingsley seeks GWS response

Adam Kingsley will weigh up a debut for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman as GWS aim for a stronger display to snap a three-match losing streak against Hawthorn.

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Fit-again Brown gives Demons AFL selection headache

Key tall Ben Brown is back in the selection mix for Melbourne's clash with Essendon as Simon Goodwin ponders the make-up of his most effective forward-line.

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Selection battle looms for Demons spearheads

Melbourne forward Ben Brown will attempt to squeeze his way back into the team for Saturday's match against Essendon in Adelaide.

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Patient Jake Stringer approach pays off for Bombers

Essendon have squandered a host of chances before beating GWS by 13 points for their third win of the AFL season as Jake Stringer played a starring role.

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Melbourne smash West Coast by 63 points, Essendon overcome inaccuracy to beat GWS by 13

Melbourne prove far too good for the depleted West Coast in Perth, while Essendon overcome their own inaccuracy to beat GWS by 13.

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Bombers brace for Toby Greene response

GWS captain Toby Greene will want to bounce back against Essendon after being limited to just five disposals by Carlton's Nic Newman last week.

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Eagles sweat on ruckman's fitness ahead of Demons clash

Elliot Yeo is among seven inclusions for West Coast this week, while the Demons have handed forward Tom McDonald a recall.

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Lyon reads little into Saints' encouraging 3-0 start

Wary of a talented Gold Coast side that upset reigning premiers Geelong, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is downplaying his team's 3-0 start to the season.

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Bombers coach Scott brushes mounting Heppell criticism

Essendon coach Brad Scott accepts Dyson Heppell will be under the spotlight this season but has shrugged off criticism of the AFL club's former captain.

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St Kilda rediscover relevance playing typical Ross Lyon football with a twist

The returned coach has made great strides with his team unbeaten during the opening three rounds and top of the AFL ladder

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