AFL fans lash ‘pure incompetence’
The Melbourne Demons staved off a feisty Essendon Bombers outfit at the MCG but the match was not without its controversy.
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AFL goalpost puts on hit of the year
Essendon’s Nick Hind was left feeling worse for wear after running straight into the goalpost during the Bombers’ clash with Melbourne.
Angry fan gets ‘second chance’ after Grimes abuse
A Frankston man who abused Richmond football player Dylan Grimes with vile posts online, including threatening to rape his wife, has escaped conviction.
Big in for Demons as ‘hunger’ returns
One Melbourne star is back this week, but the immediate playing future of Ben Brown, who crossed to the club on a big deal, is unclear.
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Derm: Bombers must find their menace
You always knew what you were going to get from a Kevin Sheedy-led Essendon side but today’s Bombers pick and choose when to hunt and tackle, writes Dermott Brereton.
Teams: Bombers swing mass changes
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