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Bombers' Scott wants sub abolished to help doctors

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes abolishing the sub will help doctors and clubs better deal with head injury assessments during a game.

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Essendon review 'gutting' loss in 'gory' detail

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists he will make the most of an unsought opportunity as the Bombers seek to bounce back from their loss against Adelaide.

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Crows' Keays cleared of tackle after 'confusing week'

Adelaide forward Ben Keays has been found to have showed a "duty of care" in a tackle that forced Essendon's Jye Caldwell off the field for a concussion test.

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Rachele's heroics snatch Crows win against Essendon

Adelaide have kicked the final three goals of the match to pinch a two-point thriller against Essendon, leaving the Bombers' finals chances delicately poised.

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Bombers swing axe, Eagle Darling still out of favour

West Coast forward Jack Darling has been overlooked for AFL selection despite the Eagles losing in-form spearhead Jake Waterman to a knee injury.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Essendon are firmly entrenched in the AFL's top four after grinding out a 30-point win over West Coast, with Jake Stringer booting five goals.

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Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes

West Coast will be aiming to snare their first win on the road of 2024 when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

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Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe

Gold Coast forward Ben King has been ruled out of the Suns' clash with Fremantle due to the knee injury he suffered at training last weekend.

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Lay off club doctors, says Bombers coach Brad Scott

Melbourne's handling of Christian Petracca has been thrust into the spotlight after the Demons star was allowed to play on while nursing internal injuries.

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Brad Scott upbeat about Bombers' foundations after loss

Essendon sit third at their mid-season bye and coach Brad Scott is bullish about his side's prospects despite losses to Gold Coast and Carlton.

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Blues burst Bombers' bubble in big AFL win

Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.

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