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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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AFL Round-Up: Collingwood and Richmond plot different paths as randomness of footy plays its part

In a season proving to be the closest in recent memory, the margin for error has never been slimmer — and a series of thrillers look set to shape the ladder. We digest the week that was.

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Suns' loss costly in AFL finals race

Zach Merrett starred and Jake Stringer kicked four goals as Essendon scored a fourth win in five AFL games with a 48-point upset of Gold Coast.

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Essendon beat Gold Coast as Sam Draper steals the show, Melbourne and Hawthorn claim Sunday wins

A big Essendon win all but ends Gold Coast's finals chances, but a goal from Bombers ruck Sam Draper that brought the house down.

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Suns eager to ground high-flying Bomber

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew believes familiarity will be key when the Suns try to ground high-flying former AFL teammate Peter Wright and Essendon on Sunday.

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McGrath, Hurley boost Bombers in AFL

With Andrew McGrath re-signed and Michael Hurley returning from injury through the VFL this weekend, Essendon now hope to lock in captain Dyson Heppell.

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Alastair Clarkson's coaching future will come into sharper focus after David Noble's departure from North Melbourne

The guessing game over Alastair Clarkson's next coaching destination has been going for nearly a year, but the vacancy at North Melbourne may fast-track moves to secure the four-time premiership mentor's services, writes Andrew McGarry.

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AFL Round-Up: Geelong and Fremantle sparked by returning heroes on week of upsets and drama

After a week that had it all — top of the table showdowns, thrilling upsets and after-the-siren drama — the race for the finals and the flag has never been more open. We digest the week that was.

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Bombers beat COVID-19 hit Lions in AFL

Essendon have secured a 10-point upset AFL win over a Brisbane team missing several regulars due to a combination of injury and illness at the Gabba.

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Brisbane lose nine for Bombers AFL clash

Brisbane's Noah Answerth and Essendon defender Mason Redman are the latest COVID-19 casualties for their AFL game at the Gabba.

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Cockatoo back as Lions ravaged in AFL

Matt Crouch has forced his way back into Adelaide's line-up through pure weight of numbers, while Brisbane has been forced to make eight changes.

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Saints aim to build AFL form post-slump

St Kilda rebounded superbly from their three-game slump last week with the big win over Carlton and now they take on Fremantle in another massive clash.

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Bomber Parish suffers another calf injury

Essendon will be without Darcy Parish for their trip to the Gabba, but it's nothing compared to the wholesale changes Brisbane have been forced to make.

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Andrews added to Lions' COVID-19 absences

Brisbane are searching for another captain after Harris Andrews became the latest Lions player to join their long list of outs for AFL clash with Essendon.

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Lions lose seven as injury, illness bite

Brisbane have lost three players to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Essendon at the Gabba.

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Tight AFL ladder puts Lions on edge

Just two wins separate second spot from ninth on the AFL ladder, and the race for a top-four berth is set to intensify over the coming weeks.

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