Not even booed Tex can temper Dons, but there’s a problem
Essendon has shaken off a determined Adelaide outfit including Taylor Walker, who stirred up a hostile crowd, but caretaker coach Blake Caracella says the Bombers have a pressing issue.
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Round 4 tips: Our AFL experts nail the winners
Can Carlton go 4-0? Robbo believes the Suns can buck the Blues’ trend and cause a big upset. Here’s where our tipsters are putting their faith in round four.
Another coach sidelined amid Covid chaos
Essendon’s hopes of finally getting a win this season have taken a hit with news coach Ben Rutten won’t be at Marvel Stadium on game day.
Goodwin: Undefeated Demons only getting better
The Demons have a dillemna ahead of next week’s match against Port Adelaide with an embarrassment of riches available for the match committee to select from.
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‘If you want this, just go and do it’
ANTHONY McDonald-Tipungwuti might be the AFL’s most remarkable story, but we may never have heard it, had it not been for words of encouragement from his mother.
Not this time, Tigers deliver defining win
RECENT history hasn’t been kind to Richmond but it wasn’t to be denied this time, ending the curse of late-game heartbreak against Essendon in a Dreamtime at the ‘G thriller.
Bomber who turned his back on stardom
NOONGAR man Willie Dick played in Essendon’s 1992 reserves flag and could have been anything, but after only seven AFL games he disappeared, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Why Dusty’s Dons link should worry Tigers
ESSENDON has discussed the possibility of luring star Richmond midfielder Dustin Martin to the club and one specific link Martin has with an influential Bombers figure should have the Tigers’ attention.
Herald Sun expert AFL tips Round 10
NEW Herald Sun reporter Chris Cavanagh is the clubhouse leader with a superb 55 tips after nine rounds. Make sure you get your tips in early with Thursday night footy.
Barometer: Wingard blow for Port
PORT Adelaide has lost Chad Wingard with a minor calf strain, while Carlton defender Sam Rowe receives the worst possible news on his knee injury. UPDATED INJURY LIST
Long: Fans taking lead on racism
ESSENDON champion Michael Long says people will always make mistakes, but he is incredibly proud of how far the football community has come in stamping out racism.
No more punches? AFL to get tough
NORTH Melbourne hard man Ben Cunnington is free to play this weekend after only being fined for punching Bernie Vince and AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan isn’t happy. ALL MRP SANCTIONS
Huge crowd set for ‘war of the sash’
A CROWD of up to 90,000 is expected to attend Saturday night’s Dreamtime at the ‘G clash in what has been labelled the ultimate “war of the sash”.
Is it time to axe the bounce?
JOHN Worsfold and Adam Simpson don’t believe the traditional centre bounce would be missed after another contentious day at Etihad Stadium. VOTE and tell us what you think
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