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'Outrageous' skipper powers Port to big win over Dons

Star midfielders Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis were outstanding in Port Adelaide's commanding 69-point home win over Essendon in Gather Round.

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Port's Georgiades to make AFL comeback after year out

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says forward Mitch Georgiades will play his first AFL game in over a year against Essendon.

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Saints youngster Windhager offered one-game ban

St Kilda young gun Marcus Windhager has been offered a one-game ban for a high bump on Essendon's Sam Durham.

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Move to half-back has Essendon's Mr Fix-It in great Nic

Essendon's Mr Fix-It Nic Martin has thrived in a move to half-back, but the Bomber has no desire to lock down a permanent role.

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Bombers star Stringer steps up late to sink St Kilda

Essendon star Jake Stringer has kicked the match-winning goal to pull the Bombers over the line against a tired St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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Saints prepare for 'fierce' clash against Essendon edge

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says it's easier said than done to play an on-edge brand of football, as the Saints prepare for Saturday's clash with Essendon.

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Key trio to bolster Bombers, sore Demons named

Gun midfielder Darcy Parish will return for Essendon against St Kilda, while Melbourne have named Jake Lever and Clayton Oliver despite injury scares.

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Bombers won't step away from aggressive edge

Essendon's aggressive approach fell short against Sydney but coach Brad Scott will continue to encourage his players to be fierce in the contest.

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Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing

Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player.

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Saints to challenge King ban at AFL Tribunal

St Kilda spearhead Max King will join Essendon forward Peter Wright at the AFL Tribunal after challenging his one-match ban for rough conduct.

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Bombers' Wright sent to tribunal for Cunningham bump

Essendon forward Peter Wright has been referred to the AFL tribunal for the bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry Cunningham.

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Scott defends Wright and the Bombers' physical style

Peter Wright faces a long suspension for his hit on Sydney's Harry Cunningham but Bombers coach Brad Scott has backed his team's combative 'Essendon edge'.

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Swans stay unbeaten, win fiery clash against Bombers

Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden have all starred for top-of-the-table Sydney as the Swans saw off Essendon's challenge in a heated clash at the SCG.

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Bombers want to find their 'Essendon edge': coach

Essendon were fiery and combative against Hawthorn and coach Brad Scott wants the Bombers to bring an aggressive but controlled "edge" to their game.

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Draper poised for Bombers return, Parish no guarantee

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to play his first game of the AFL season against Sydney, while coach Brad Scott is making Darcy Parish sweat on selection.

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Sicily escapes suspension at AFL tribunal for kicking

Hawthorn have succeeded at the AFL tribunal in having captain James Sicily's kicking charge downgraded from a one-game suspension to a fine.

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Ginni, the Wiz give Hawks a glimpse of the future

Small forwards Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are a big part of Hawthorn's future as coach Sam Mitchell plots the path to a finals return.

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Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash

Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury.

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Essendon to celebrate flags, rivalry with Hawthorn

A clash with Hawthorn offers the dream start to the season for Essendon, who will celebrate their 1984 grand final comeback before the first bounce at the MCG.

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No more 'sugar hits' for Bombers in bid for success

Essendon coach Brad Scott has tempered expectations with the club's long-suffering supporter base ahead of his second season in charge of the Bombers.

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'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain

There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success.

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Injured Bombers gun Ridley out of AFL round one

Essendon gun defender Jordan Ridley will miss the Bombers' opening-round AFL clash with Hawthorn and probably more games because of a quad strain.

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Max Holmes stars for Cats as Bombers lose Jordan Ridley

Essendon defender Jordan Ridley sustained a quadriceps injury in his side's 12-point AFL practice match defeat to a Max Holmes-inspired Geelong.

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Bombers' Shiel insists he still has plenty to offer

Essendon speedster Dylan Shiel believes he still has plenty of high-quality AFL ahead of him as he eyes a return from foot surgery.

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Bombers young gun Perkins in for long haul

Determined to play a key role in Essendon's bid to rise up the ladder, 21-year-old Archie Perkins insists he sees his long-term AFL future at the Bombers.

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