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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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Unbeaten Saints facing fresh injury concerns

Jimmy Webster and Mason Wood could both miss St Kilda's clash with Gold Coast as Ross Lyon's side seeks to extend its unbeaten start to the season.

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St Kilda down Essendon to cap off 150th anniversary

St Kilda have resisted a strong Essendon fightback to post an 18-point win and celebrate their 150th anniversary in the best possible way.

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Adelaide claims 31-point Showdown AFL win over Power as St Kilda, Carlton and Hawthorn post victories

The Crows beat the Power by 31 points to earn bragging rights in Adelaide, while the Saints continue their dream start under Ross Lyon with an 18-point triumph over the Bombers. Earlier, the Blues and Hawks posted victories.

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Saints delight in progress of teen sensation Phillipou

When Mattaes Phillipou steps out for St Kilda's 150th anniversary celebration match, his teammates are certain he'll be able to handle the heat.

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Jake Stringer to make Bombers return against Saints

Essendon dynamo Jake Stringer will play his first game of the season against St Kilda but coach Brad Scott says there's no pressure on him to be the hero.

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Don't boo Bowes: Suns' plea for Cat's homecoming

Gold Coast captain Touk Miller hopes Suns fans respect Jack Bowes in his probable AFL return with new club Geelong.

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Wounded Saints holding the fort until cavalry arrives

Callum Wilkie will be acting St Kilda captain in place of Jack Steele, whose broken collarbone means he joins their long injury list.

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Makeshift forward Langford stars in Bombers' AFL win

Kyle Langford has stepped up in the absence of injured teammates, kicking a career-best haul of five goals as Essendon posted a 28-point win over Gold Coast.

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Saints lose Steele for four with busted collarbone

Jack Steele's broken collarbone has added a sour note to St Kilda's win over the Western Bulldogs, with the Saints skipper needing surgery and out for a month.

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Undersized Bombers can cut down Suns' tall men: Scott

Essendon's undersized defence are set to take on Gold Coast's towering forwards but coach Brad Scott has backed them to do the job.

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