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No Ridley, no problem: Bombers backs ready to step up

With Jordan Ridley sidelined through a hamstring injury, Essendon's other key defenders will have to show they can get the job done against Sydney.

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Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season

Sydney's Logan McDonald will have surgery again after going under the knife in the off-season, but coach Dean Cox is hopeful he can make his return this season.

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AFL still pondering sanctions for Rioli over threats

Willie Rioli has been interviewed by the AFL after two more reports emerged about the Port Adelaide forward allegedly threatening rival players.

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Bombers to regain midfielder Caldwell for Swans clash

Jye Caldwell will return for Essendon against Sydney, who could welcome Taylor Adams back to their midfield.

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Clarkson lashes tackle ban, defends Sheezel role

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has hit out at the three-game suspension to Paul Curtis, while also backing his call to play Harry Sheezel in defence.

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Bombers get positive injury update on Harrison Jones

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers' character and resilience will be tested by injuries to Harrison Jones, Jordan Ridley and Jade Gresham.

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Bombers fight through injury carnage to edge North

Essendon beat North Melbourne by three points in a thriller but it came at a cost with three players injured at Marvel Stadium.

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It wasn't an intervention: Eagles coach McQualter

West Coast sit bottom of AFL the ladder with a 0-7 record, but coach Andrew McQualter says a recent meeting between players and staff is already bearing fruit.

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Big-game experiences to steel Bombers for future

Essendon defender Archie Roberts says the Bombers' Anzac Day loss to Collingwood was a learning experience as they turn their focus to facing North Melbourne.

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Cornes ban: North lash 'vindictive bullying' of stars

North Melbourne have lashed criticism of targeted duo Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin, while the Kangaroos will be without George Wardlaw against Essendon.

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Curtains for Curtis as North forward's ban is upheld

North Melbourne's Paul Curtis remains suspended for three matches after losing his challenge to a rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.

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Essendon ruck Goldstein could extend AFL career: coach

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes veteran ruck Todd Goldstein, in his 19th AFL season, could continue to play on after impressing against Collingwood.

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Hurting Eagles aim for special AFL win against Hawks

West Coast's Jack Graham feels a win isn't far away as the Eagles welcome back co-captain Oscar Allen for Sunday's clash with Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.

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Collingwood’s Big Five outclass Essendon on Anzac Day’s big stage

Daicos brothers, Pendlebury, Sidebottom and Elliott too good for limited Bombers in 16.11 (107) to 10.6 (66) victory

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Magpies' old guard underline class against Bombers

Collingwood's experienced heads Steele Sidebottom, Scott Pendlebury, Jamie Elliott and Jeremy Howe were crucial to the Magpies' Anzac Day win over Essendon.

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Daicos brothers, Sidebottom lead Pies to Anzac Day win

Nick and Josh Daicos have fired Collingwood to a commanding 41-point win over Essendon in front of 92,044 fans at the MCG on Anzac Day.

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Refreshed Essendon attack out to give Magpies headaches

With Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore out of the Anzac Day blockbuster, Essendon will hope an attack led by returning gun Kyle Langford can kick a winning score.

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Thirty years on, Anzac Day blockbuster as big as ever

Collingwood and Essendon will face off in their annual Anzac Day fixture 30 years after the game was held for the first time.

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From the Pocket: Anzac Day clash was born amid division but is now a reminder of how sport can bind us

The Collingwood and Essendon blockbuster had a rocky start with a racist on-field incident but in 30 years has grown into a meaningful part of the day

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Young gun Daicos to lead Magpies in Moore's absence

With skipper Darcy Moore sidelined, Nick Daicos will captain Collingwood for the first time, stepping up on the Anzac Day stage.

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Bombers turn attention to stopping a Magpie in top Nick

Shutting down red-hot Collingwood star Nick Daicos is a huge challenge for Essendon on Anzac Day, but the Bombers are ready for it.

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Veteran Goldstein ready to grab Bombers' ruck spot

Todd Goldstein, who has been acting as Essendon's ruck coach, will become the No.1 big man following season-ending injuries to Sam Draper and Nick Bryan.

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Bombers turn to 'coach' Goldstein after Draper injury

Veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein will play a key role in Essendon's finals push this year after injuries to fellow big men Sam Draper and Nick Bryan.

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Oscar Allen to return against coach who wants him

West Coast captain Oscar Allen was rested for the two-point loss to Essendon, but he's been declared fit to go for next week's clash with Hawthorn.

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Wright kicks six as Bombers beat Eagles in thriller

Essendon have come from behind to post a two-point win over West Coast, but ruckman Sam Draper suffered a serious achilles tendon injury late in the match.

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