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Dons coach says Heppell doesn't owe club

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell is facing a big call on his AFL future, with the unrestricted free agent weighing up offers from the Bombers and Gold Coast.

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Proud Giants stun in-form Essendon in AFL

GWS have bounced back from a week of intense scrutiny to run away from a disappointing Essendon and claim a 27-point AFL victory at Giants Stadium.

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Geelong beat St Kilda to make it 11 straight wins, Richmond beat Port Adelaide to slide back into top eight

Geelong beat St Kilda at the Cattery to tighten their grip on top spot, while Richmond's impressive win over Port Adelaide pushes the Tigers back into the top eight with two rounds to play.

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Fired-up GWS determined for AFL response

GWS Giants will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss and the scathing criticism that followed when they take on Essendon at Giants Stadium.

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No guarantees on Hurley AFL comeback

Essendon veteran Michael Hurley has played his first full game in the VFL on return from a crippling hip infection, in a positive step towards an AFL comeback.

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Stringer fires in Dons' AFL win over North

Jake Stringer has kicked five goals as Essendon made it five wins from their past seven AFL matches with a 48-point victory over North Melbourne.

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Richmond edges Brisbane Lions in AFL thriller as Essendon, Gold Coast record wins

Richmond pips the Brisbane Lions by seven points in a pulsating finish at the MCG, while Essendon and Gold Coast record victories.

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Bombers out to respond against lowly North

Essendon have processed the pain of an extraordinary after-the-siren AFL defeat and are determined to bounce back against lowly North Melbourne.

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Tigers axe Soldo for Brisbane AFL clash

Richmond forward Tom Lynch will return from a hamstring injury in the AFL clash with Brisbane, but ruckman Ivan Soldo misses out.

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Rankine and Suns closing in on new deal

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is confident a resolution is close between the AFL club and Izak Rankine over a new deal to keep the forward at the Suns.

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Cunnington's footy return delayed by COVID

North Melbourne veteran Ben Cunnington is one of four Kangaroos with COVID ahead of their clash with Essendon, further delaying his return from a cancer battle.

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Magpies' De Goey back for Port AFL clash

Jordan De Goey has successfully completed Collingwood's training session on Wednesday and is set to make his AFL return against Port Adelaide this weekend.

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Legend Matthews blasts AFL bosses

AFL icon Leigh Matthews has blasted the league's handling of the high contact rule, saying he feels sick about the treatment of Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan.

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'Hurt' Bombers determined to bounce back

Essendon star Andrew McGrath says the entire AFL club is shattered after the Bombers' stunning after-the-siren defeat against bitter rivals Collingwood.

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COVID hits North quartet and coach

Four North Melbourne players and interim coach Leigh Adams have tested positive for COVID in the lead-up to their round 20 match against Essendon.

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Elliott goals after siren for Magpies win

Collingwood star Jamie Elliott has nailed a goal from the pocket to defeat rivals Essendon by four points in a remarkable AFL finish at the MCG.

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Collingwood do it again as Jamie Elliott kicks goal after the siren to beat Essendon at the MCG

A Jamie Elliott bomb after the siren completes Collingwood's incredible comeback win over Essendon as the Magpies move into the top four on the back on a nine-game winning streak.

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McRae wants Ginnivan to play AFL role

Jack Ginnivan made a statement when Collingwood last met Essendon and will be a focal point in attack again for the Magpies in their AFL clash on Sunday.

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Demon Ben Brown ruled out with knee injury

Sam Weideman has been rushed into Melbourne's line-up for the AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs after Ben Brown was ruled out with a knee injury.

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Bombers' Rutten brushes Brayshaw AFL link

Essendon coach Ben Rutten has reportedly met with out-of-contract Melbourne star Angus Brayshaw but won't discuss the player's AFL future publicly.

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Giants exodus rumours won't faze McVeigh

GWS are facing a salary cap squeeze, but interim coach Mark McVeigh says his job is to manage the team and not shape the list.

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Magpies all clear on AFL high contact rule

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has no concerns over the application of head-high contact rules after the AFL "tightened the screws" on its interpretation.

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Who will make the AFL finals, who can grab a top-four spot and the run-down of the final five rounds

Some AFL teams like Geelong have already sealed a finals spot, but which sides are likely to join them, and who will get the double chance? Andrew McGarry analyses the teams in contention.

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Bombers coach feels safe after win streak

Essendon coach Ben Rutten believes his job is safe after reeling off three straight wins as the AFL club undertakes an internal review.

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Suns still chasing maiden AFL finals berth

Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller has backed his side to rebound from a horror loss to Essendon when they play Brisbane this Saturday night.

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