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Liam TwomeySports Journalist

Liam Twomey is a sports journalist for News Corp and CODE Sports who covers cricket, AFL and tennis.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Dyson Heppell of the Bombers leads the team up the race during the 2022 AFL Round 23 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 20, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Captain’s call: Who can lead Bombers out of storm

Mick McGuane analyses every AFL captain, and says it’s time for change at Essendon. Check out his verdict on an all 18 club skippers.

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How Bomber bloodletting will impact trades, list calls

Essendon has some big list calls to make and could enter the trade period without a coach or CEO. But list boss Adrian Dodoro has a plan to get the team back up the ladder.

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Inside story: Why Campbell walked out on Bombers

Xavier Campbell was 34 when he became Essendon CEO. He dealt with the drugs saga, fixed a financial mess and made plenty of tough calls. So why did he walk away now?

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List analysis: 10 issues Clarko must fix at Roos

These are Alastair Clarkson’s clear list priorities as he hits the ground running as new coach.

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Rockliff: Robbie the Gray-test I’ve ever played with

He’s played with a lot of champion footballers but, Tom Rockliff writes, Robbie Gray is the best of the lot. And there are so many reasons why.

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Pies v Blues: The battle of the forward structures

The Blues twin towers or a Collingwood forward line where anyone could kick it? Will it be Carlton or Collingwood with the forward dominance? Mick McGuane analysis.

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Bombers expect Rutten to coach out season

Essendon has been slammed for the way the club has treated coach Ben Rutten. His situation is seen as untenable… but is it, really?

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Clubs sweat but Clarko won’t be rushed on coaching call

North Melbourne and Essendon are holding their collective breaths waiting to hear if Alastair Clarkson picks them, but the decision won’t come until at least the weekend.

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How do Blues fit twin towers under the cap?

Charlie Curnow is set for a major payrise at the conclusion of his current contract so how do the Blues fit him under the salary cap with his star forward-line partner?

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When Clarko claimed Dons drugs saga ‘ambushed’ game

As Alastair Clarkson contemplates taking over as Bombers coach, we re-live all his tense run-ins with the club — including his vocal comments about the Essendon supplements saga.

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