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Essendon
ASADA grilling shakes Bomber
A SHAKEN Mark McVeigh says Essendon was plunged into its supplement scandal by a “huge rogue element”.
Jake stands tall for Dons
THE pre-game hype on the wonder full-forward was on the wrong guy after all.
Hird’s ploy switches momentum
A SUCCESSFUL switch with key defender Jake Carlisle last round gave Essendon coach James Hird the confidence to try it again last night.
Fans know rookie is no average Joe
IF you didn’t follow footy and were leaving work last night you would have sworn the most popular name in Melbourne was Joe.
Wait is over for Daniher
ESSENDON has chosen tonight’s MCG blockbuster against bitter rival Carlton to unleash father-son gun Joe Daniher.
Bombers to blood Daniher
UPDATE: ESSENDON will unleash debutant Joe Daniher against bitter rival Carlton tomorrow night.
Rivalry steeped in history
IT WAS Grand Final week, 1999, and the Carlton players had gathered in the centre of Princes Park during their last training session.
Mick talks down rivalry
CARLTON coach Mick Malthouse has dismissed the hype and history surrounding tonight’s match against arch rival Essendon.
Essendon’s answer is add Hock
HEATH Hocking is exactly what you think he is.
Daniher strong chance to debut
ESSENDON will strongly consider unleashing debutant Joe Daniher against bitter rival Carlton tomorrow night.
Lloyd: Sniper, diver or champion?
ESSENDON champ Matthew Lloyd divided fans. Here are seven of his greatest moments and biggest controversies.
Lloyd joins AFL elite
MATTHEW Lloyd found out early what it was going to take to survive in the confines of the AFL.
Broncos prospect on AFL radar
AT only 20, rising Broncos star Joseph Forrester is such a natural athlete that two AFL clubs are gunning for his signature.
Dons brace for wounded Goodes
ESSENDON is bracing for a brilliant performance from Sydney champion Adam Goodes at the SCG today.
Goodes holds key to result
JUST how Adam Goodes responds to his double dose of racial vilification will be the focus of this game. It could also decide the result.
Josh steps out of Jobe’s shadow
JOSH Kennedy has been following in Jobe Watson’s footsteps his entire life, but in recent years he’s been catching up on him.
Stars ask fans to keep it clean
SWANS co-captain Kieren Jack and Brownlow medallist Jobe Watson will ask the SCG faithful not to cross the line in their barracking.
Smokin’ Joe the hottest prospect
AUSSIE Jones still laments his case of bad timing. He could have had a kid named Joe Daniher at Bendigo this season.
Jobe to be a Bomber for life
UPDATE: ESSENDON captain Jobe Watson looks certain to finish his career a Bomber after signing a four-year deal with the club.
Price too high for Bombers: Madden
FORMER Victorian sports minister Justin Madden says the anti-doping system is too heavily skewed against Essendon players.
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