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Hawthorn is set to be without James Sicily and Dylan Moore against Gold Coast after the pair were suspended for gut punches on Port Adelaide's Logan Evans.

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'Cry me a river': Bombers big improvers in Coast scare

Essendon were spanked by 95 points on their last visit to the Gold Coast but the improved outfit left this time lamenting one that got away.

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'Chook lotto': Hardwick unloads after Bombers escape

Suns coach Damien Hardwick has demanded clarity around the holding the ball rule after his midfield was well held by an improved Essendon in a tight win.

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'We're not there yet': rebuilt Suns search for new high

Damien Hardwick thinks it will take Gold Coast a little longer to reap the rewards of their impressive off-season AFL recruitment drive.

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Suns' 'bulls' on parade but skipper sidelined

Sam Collins is eager to see how Matt Rowell and Christian Petracca combine in their first Gold Coast AFL outing together.

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Suns still need to close gap to AFL's best: Hardwick

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the Suns still aren't on the same level as the AFL's best teams after their loss to Sydney.

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'A week's a long time in footy': perplexed Demons coach

Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.

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Coach calls for calm after Bombers snap losing streak

Essendon have prevented the longest losing streak in the club's history with a 45-point upset victory against Melbourne.

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Unwanted record looms, but Bomber sees signs of life

In-form Melbourne will start warm favourites against Essendon, who are on the verge of a club-record AFL losing streak.

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Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash

The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn.

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'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players

Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.

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Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy

Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.

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Stars sidelined as Bulldogs count cost of Bombers win

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has offered a sobering assessment of his unbeaten charges while he will be without two of his biggest stars for a period.

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Battling Bombers stare down unwanted record

Coach Brad Scott has put the onus on his leaders to keep Essendon galvanised amid the demoralising prospect of breaking the club's longest losing streak.

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Injury blows sour Bulldogs' win over battling Bombers

The unbeaten Western Bulldogs have claimed a 34-point victory over battling Essendon but suffered multiple injury blows.

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'Have a go': Winless Bombers urged to take on Bulldogs

Essendon are expected to equal their club-record losing streak of 17 games when they play the in-form Western Bulldogs on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.

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North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire

Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne's VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct.

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It's dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons

The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.

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'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.

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Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.

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North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri

North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge.

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Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms

Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.

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Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games

The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.

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Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne.

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North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama

North Melbourne have beaten Essendon to break a losing streak stretching back to 2016, but a bizarre blood-wiping incident is likely to land a Roo in hot water.

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