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Matthew Lloyd and Luke Parker.

‘Cannon into him’: Legend fumes at sledge

Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd has voiced his frustration with the Bombers for not standing up to Swans midfielder Luke Parker.

Sydney Swans star Luke Parker.

‘Pretty graphic’: Footy star’s rare sledge

The Swans absolutely demolished the Bombers at the SCG on Saturday, and Luke Parker couldn’t resists rubbing salt into the wounds.

The change that is keeping Bombers’ finals hopes alive

The change that is keeping Bombers’ finals hopes alive

Essendon’s season is still on the brink with two wins from eight games but coach Ben Rutten noticed a subtle change in his players last week that has him hopeful the Bombers are turning things around.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Ben Rutten, Senior Coach of the Bombers celebrates during the 2022 AFL Round 08 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium on May 07, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Brutal reality facing battling Bombers

Essendon won nine games after round 8 to charge to the finals in 2021 and need to do exactly the same this year.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: 2012 Brownlow Medallist Jobe Watson of the Essendon Bombers AFL team poses holding the Brownlow Medal at a press conference at Crown Promenade on September 25, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Jobe’s Brownlow ‘at Nan and Pa’s house’

IT’S believed Jobe Watson’s 2012 Brownlow Medal sits in a drawer at AFL House after the Essendon champ handed it back. But cousin and star Saint Seb Ross isn’t so sure.

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GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND - JULY 01: Gary Ablett of the suns takes a mark during the round 15 the Gold Coast Suns and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Metricon Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jason O'Brien/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Barometer: Will Gaz face Pies?

CARLTON takes a hit with some bad news on star Patrick Cripps as big names Gary Ablett, Josh Kennedy and Jeremy Howe look set to return. LATEST INJURY LIST

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Bombers players wrestle with Levi Greenwood of the Magpies (L) after a high hit on Zach Merrett of the Bombers (R) during the round 16 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 8, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Bombers fuming over Merrett hit

DAVID Zaharakis has joined the chorus of Essendon players to slam Levi Greenwood after his crushing blow to Zach Merrett in yesterday’s win over the Pies. WATCH THE INCIDENT

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AFL Round 16. Collingwood vs. Essendon at the MCG. Essendon's Joe Daniher brushes past Collingwood's Tyson Goldsack . Pic: Michael Klein

Bombers end all hope for Magpies

IN a high-stakes game Essendon kept its season alive after it was prepared to roll the dice but Collingwood decided to play it safe and its chances of playing finals are now gone.

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Dyson Heppell of the Bombers (right) reacts after the Round 15 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Sunday, July 2, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Lost Pies v soft Dons will have one big loser

ONE team is lost, the other is soft, and defeat for either Collingwood or Essendon at the MCG will mean it’s season over, writes MARK ROBINSON.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Dayne Beams of the Lions leaves the field injured during the round 14 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at The Gabba on June 24, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Panic Room: Beams SuperCoach warning

DAYNE Beams’ remarkable recovery from a shoulder injury is great news for Brisbane fans but problematic for SuperCoaches. Get the latest selection whispers and SuperCoach advice

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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - JULY 02: Shaun Burgoyne of the Hawks celebrates after kicking a goal with Jack Gunston of the Hawks during the round 15 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 2, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Can the Hawks, Swans make history?

THE RUN HOME: Six weeks ago no one gave Hawthorn or Sydney any chance of making the finals. But with eight rounds to go, both are knocking on the door. Can they pull it off?

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Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates in the change room with team mates after the Round 15 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Expert AFL tips Round 16

BLACK Cavanagh went against his beloved Tigers, giving Lauren Wood the lead in the Herald Sun tipping competition, but which tipster got a big, fat zero for the round?

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AFL Round 15. Melbourne vs. Sydney Swans at the MCG. Melbourne's Jack Viney talks with medicos at 3 qtr time . Pic: Michael Klein

Barometer: Demons’ injury toll grows

MELBOURNE co-captain Jack Viney is among the wounded Dees, but Jesse Hogan’s looming return could ease their pain. Plus big ins coming for Cats and Giants. SEE EVERY INJURY

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Swans players wrestle with Tomas Bugg of the Demons during the 2017 AFL round 15 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 30, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images))

SuperFooty Podcast: Football thuggery

THE recent spate of punches in footy is top of the agenda for the SuperFooty Podcast today. LISTEN for hot takes on Bucks, Pies, Tigers and tricky Nick Riewoldt.

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