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COLAC, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti of the Bombers celebrates the win with fans  during the JLT Community Series AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at Central Reserve on March 11, 2018 in Colac, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images/AFL Media)

Widespread support for Bombers star

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has been praised for opening up about his journey from a traumatic childhood to AFL star. Here’s some of the reaction to the Essendon favourite’s inspiring story.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27:  Joe Daniher of the Bombers reacts after kicking another point during the round 23 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Fremantle Dockers at Etihad Stadium on August 27, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Dons to Swans: ‘Pay up or we’ll keep Joe’

If Sydney wants pry Joe Daniher out of Essendon, it will have to pay a massive price for the oft-injured star forward, who former Bombers champion Brendon Goddard says could have been more dedicated to his rehabilitation.

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AFL 2nd Elimination Final. Sydney Swans v Essendon at the SCG.  Essendon's Joe Daniher kicks a goal 1st qtr . Pic: Michael Klein

Swans hold ace in Daniher standoff

Essendon’s immediate hard-line stance on Joe Daniher would’ve been music to the ears of disheartened supporters. But would it make Sydney squeak? Not really. Here’s why.

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Essendon's Joe Daniher marks under pressure from Sydney's Dane Rampe during AFL match Sydney Swans v Essendon Bombers at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Dons to put high price on Daniher

Sydney wants Joe Daniher. Joe Daniher wants to get to the Swans. But there’s a big sticking point: He’s contracted at Essendon and the Bombers won’t be playing nice. Here’s how the negotiations might play out.

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AFL trade period Mick McGuane promo.

Mick McGuane’s ultimate trade guide

What must your club do at the trade table and through the off-season? Respected footy analyst and Collingwood premiership player Mick McGuane ponders the burning questions for every team.

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