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These are strange times to follow Essendon but new AFLW team can buoy fans

As their AFL men’s side slumps, long-suffering Bombers fans are finding hope in the women’s debut in August

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Bombers hero McDonald-Tipungwuti retires

Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has retired from the AFL, saying he is ready for a life beyond football.

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Essendon's Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces retirement from AFL

Bombers forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces his immediate retirement from the AFL after 126 games for Essendon.

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Besieged Bombers shun AFL selection axe

Devon Smith is the only inclusion for Essendon's AFL clash with Richmond, while Collingwood will welcome back some big names in round 10.

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Mitchell back into Hawks' AFL midfield

Experienced Hawthorn on-baller Tom Mitchell will return to the centre square in the AFL clash with Brisbane after a week off through illness.

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Bombers lack consistent hard edge: coach

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers' hardness has proved conditional in their horror start to the AFL season and has demanded a response.

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Long calls for Bombers Dreamtime statement

Essendon are under intense scrutiny after a horror start to the AFL season and Michael Long wants to see a turnaround in the Dreamtime clash with Richmond.

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Longmire confused by Parker taunt reaction

Sydney coach John Longmire remains perplexed how Swans co-captain Luke Parker's taunt of Essendon's Dylan Shiel turned into a major AFL issue.

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Hird, Solomon help out GWS' AFL coach

James Hird will move into an expanded coaching role with GWS to help former Essendon teammate Mark McVeigh after Leon Cameron's departure from the Giants.

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Tigers hopeful on Pickett tribunal charge

Richmond are hoping their Indigenous star Marlion Pickett's rough conduct charge will be downgraded from medium to low impact at the tribunal.

AAP

Bombers' slump can galvanise team: Heppell

Dyson Heppell remains optimistic about Essendon's AFL prospects despite the fierce criticism that has accompanied their slide to 16th on the ladder.

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Heppell fires back at Essendon's critics

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will reinforce the need to support their teammates after Dylan Shiel was mocked by Sydney's Luke Parker.

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Maurice Rioli Jr eyes AFL Dreamtime stage

Maurice Rioli Jr hopes to become the latest member of his family to shine on the Dreamtime at the 'G stage, in front of what's set to be a blockbuster crowd.

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Swans brace for AFL litmus test

Sydney bounced back to form with a 58-point win over Essendon but face a much tougher test in Friday night's match against Carlton.

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Leon Cameron’s dignified GWS Giants exit fits his treasured tenure

Cameron can claim credit for moulding a club with a purpose, a hard edge and an identifiable brand

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Tiger Tom Lynch escapes AFL ban

Richmond forward Tom Lynch is free to play in Saturday's Dreamtime clash with Essendon after being cleared of any wrongdoing over his high fend-off.

AAP

Rutten turns heat on senior Bombers

Coach Ben Rutten has called on Essendon's senior players to lift after Sydney hammered his team by 58 points.

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Franklin inspires Sydney to AFL victory

Sydney have returned to form with a comprehensive 58-point AFL win over a lacklustre Essendon as Lance Franklin again haunted the Bombers.

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Sydney smash Essendon as Bombers crash to new low at SCG, St Kilda make a statement against Geelong

The Sydney Swans pile the pain on Essendon as the Bombers turn in one of their meekest showings of the year in a 58-point loss at the SCG.

AAP

AFL gives blessing for Hird to coach again

James Hird won't be stopped from coaching again despite being banned in 2013 for his involvement in Essendon's doping saga.

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Bombers still rate Swans a contested beast

Sydney will be aiming to avoid a third-straight loss at the SCG when they host Essendon on Saturday night.

AAP

Bombers star Heppell hits out at critics

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will continue to have a fun environment at training despite critics of the club's poor start to the AFL season.

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AFL Round-Up: Essendon stays alive, but Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle have kicked away

Some timely wins have shaken up the race for the finals, but they're all left chasing the breakaway group of three in 2022. We digest the week that was.

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Bombers coach full of praise for Wright

Peter Wright's six goals were crucial as Essendon recovered from personnel issues and a 25-point deficit to beat AFL rivals Hawthorn by 27 points.

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Brave Bombers jag AFL upset over Hawthorn

Peter Wright kicked six goals for Essendon, who ran over the top of Hawthorn with an eight-goal final quarter to score their second win of the AFL season.

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