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Crows coach rules out hard tag on Essendon playmaker

Essendon captain Zach Merrett will get some attention but not a hard tag from Adelaide in their Friday night game, Crows coach Matthew Nicks says.

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No ill-feeling to Essendon ruck: Crows coach

Coach Matthew Nicks says Adelaide have quickly moved on from the flashpoint involving Essendon ruckman Sam Draper in a narrow loss in round six.

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Communication on AFL rule crackdowns key: Bombers coach

After umpires were red-hot on not paying marks after short kicks, Essendon coach Brad Scott says the AFL should communicate rule crackdowns to clubs in advance.

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Demons weigh up ruck call as Docker duo looms

Melbourne have uncovered viable ruck options after Jacob van Rooyen and Harry Petty stood up without injured star Max Gawn against Essendon.

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No Gawn, no worries as Dees trump Dons in AFL upset

Kysaiah Pickett has kicked two goals in his 100th AFL game as Melbourne moved into the top eight with a 17-point win over Essendon at a wet MCG.

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Dees youngster poised for crucial Bombers ruck battle

Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn's absence for the clash with Essendon will leave young teammate Jacob van Rooyen with a huge ruck task against Sam Draper.

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Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has fallen short in his bid to return this week from a fractured arm, but Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe is back.

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Small Magpies forwards can still swoop on Cats: Scott

Decimated by injury, Collingwood are poised to field a smaller forward line against Geelong but Cats coach Chris Scott expects that to make their clash tougher.

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Bombers' Langford hails Nate Caddy future superstar

The praise keeps coming for Essendon whiz kid Nate Caddy, with Bombers teammate Nate Caddy declaring the teenager a future AFL superstar.

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Demons favourite Pickett lauded ahead of AFL milestone

Kysaiah Pickett will play his 100th game when Melbourne take on Essendon in a clash that will have ramifications for both sides' AFL finals hopes.

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Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.

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Demons' Gawn determined to return early from injury

Captain Max Gawn is determined to return from injury earlier than expected to help Melbourne in their tough push to make the AFL finals.

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Disconnected Magpies can regain their rhythm: Howe

Collingwood vice-captain Jeremy Howe says the Magpies may need to get back to the fundamentals to arrest their form slump but is adamant they can still contend.

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Season over for Hawthorn forward Lewis after ACL tear

Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has suffered a season-ending ACL tear, while Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss up to three weeks with an ankle injury.

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Injured Magpies forward Mihocek out for rest of season

Collingwood forward Brody Mihocek's season is over after he suffered a pectoral muscle tear requiring surgery in the Magpies' loss against Essendon.

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Bombers claim top-eight scalp by stunning Magpies

Essendon have notched up their best win of the AFL season, hanging on to defeat reigning premiers Collingwood by 12 points at the MCG.

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Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL

Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

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Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon's McGrath

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at their best as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.

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Josh Daicos under injury cloud, Pies coach backs Moore

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has backed Darcy Moore to rediscover his best form while the Magpies could be without Josh Daicos against Essendon.

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Scott not concerned by Essendon's lack of scalps

Fourth-placed Essendon are yet to beat a team currently sitting inside the AFL top-eight, but coach Brad Scott is not concerned by the Bombers' lack of scalps.

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Geelong forward Stengle signs five-year AFL deal

Forward Tyson Stengle has signed a five-year deal with Geelong, ending speculation about his AFL future.

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Essendon's 'series of unfortunate events' proves costly

Essendon coach Brad Scott was left to rue a "series of unfortunate events" during a third-quarter capitulation against bogey side Geelong at the MCG.

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Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.

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Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon have been bullied by Geelong for 20 years, but the Bombers can finally end the hoodoo in club great Dyson Heppell's 250th game.

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Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.

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