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Dockers insist nothing 'sinister' in umpire mugshots

Fremantle are on a roll after posting their fifth straight win, but their use of umpire photos has become an unusual talking point.

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Luke Jackson stars as Dockers dominate baby Bombers

Fremantle have posted their fifth win on the trot after Luke Jackson dominated Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini in their ruck battle.

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Josh Treacy's mini goal drought no cause for concern

Fremantle forward Josh Treacy hasn't kicked a goal for more than a month, but he is still finding ways to be the club's game winner.

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'It had to be perfect' - Dockers skipper still grounded

Fremantle had a mixed bag of news to deliver on Tuesday with captain Alex Pearce still ruled out, while veteran Nat Fyfe is closer to playing a full game.

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Essendon left to rue losing Fremantle's 'prancing pony'

Fremantle forward Patrick Voss is fast building up a cult following, with his energetic goal celebrations and bullocking attack being a big crowd pleaser.

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Cats defender cut down with shoulder injury

Geelong defender Sam De Koning will be out of AFL action for at least a month after suffering a shoulder injury during their win over Essendon.

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Essendon hope for silver lining from injury crisis

Essendon have been decimated by injuries and forced to throw young players in the deep end but they hope that can pay off at the back end of the season.

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Bailey Smith hits the right note at Geelong but he is no showstopper

The Cats midfielder has starred since moving from the Bulldogs as his frantic, full-pelt way suits the way his new team seeks to play

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Lloyd doubts Lions' flag credentials amid injury Payne

The Brisbane Lions' poor run of form and an injury to key defender Jack Payne has led to questions over their ability to defend their AFL premiership this year.

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Dockers weigh up injury risk for recovering skipper

Fremantle have the chance to improve to 9-5 with a win over Essendon, but skipper Alex Pearce may not be risked for the crunch clash.

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Bombers to take lessons from brutal thumping by Cats

Essendon coach Brad Scott concedes a 95-point loss to Geelong was a step back for his young charges, but he won't be swayed from his general optimism.

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Cats' call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers

Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Bailey Smith starring and Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals.

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'Car crash' scrap shows North young gun is OK: Clarkson

North Melbourne defeated West Coast in a thriller, but the George Wardlaw's output and role remain major talking points ahead of a clash with Fremantle.

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Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Geelong's Bailey Smith will return from injury against Essendon and coach Chris Scott has played down his star recruit's meeting with AFL chief Andrew Dillon.

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Bombers make call on gun midfielder's bump ban

Essendon have accepted Sam Durham's suspension for a high bump and will be without him for some crunch fixtures.

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Voss says Blues' fix won't happen in 'zero to 100'

Carlton again dropped off in the second half, but this time they won and coach Michael Voss says it's better than having to play catch-up.

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High bump costs key Bomber onballer two-game ban

Essendon onballer Sam Durham will miss tough games against Geelong and Fremantle for his high bump on Carlton opponent Adam Cerra in Sunday night's MCG clash.

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'Black and white' bump as Blues hold off Bombers' surge

Carlton's second-half woes threatened to doom them again, but they steadied in the last quarter for a pulsating eight-point win over arch-rivals Essendon.

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Geelong star defender in the clear over brutal bump

Star Geelong defender Tom Stewart is free to face Essendon at the MCG next Saturday after it was deemed his crunching bump on Noah Anderson was fair.

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Smith set for quick return to bolster red-hot Cats

Bailey Smith's stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury is set to be a short one, with Geelong coach Chris Scott tipping a return against Essendon.

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'Do something special': Blues hunt key win without star

Carlton will return from their bye mired in a 4-7 record and a misfiring attack, desperate to fix a league-worst stat that underlines where they are at in 2025.

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Key pair back as Blues swing axe for Dons grudge match

Carlton will welcome back Jack Silvagni and Zac Williams against an Essendon side bolstered by the return of star midfielder Darcy Parish in round 13.

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Suns' top-four spot on line in Geelong 'litmus test'

Finals hopefuls Gold Coast head to Geelong for the first time in four years, facing a huge test and hell-bent on strengthening their grip on a top-four spot.

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Blues coach throws support behind 'genuine assets'

Trade talk has once again swirled around Carlton spearheads Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay, but coach Michael Voss has made his thoughts on the pair clear.

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Bombers star desperate to take on Blues at MCG

A gun Essendon midfielder is pressing to play his first game of the AFL season when the Bombers take on Carlton at the MCG.

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