Big-name Bombers weren’t up for midfield fight
Fremantle threw down the gauntlet to Essendon in the second half on Sunday and Ben Rutten said the Bombers just weren’t up for the fight – especially in the middle.
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Malthouse: Carlton’s issue is a lack of leadership
Last year the Blues fell away badly when Patrick Cripps was out. Now we find out if anything has changed. Plus, Mick Malthouse looks at Essendon’s issues.
Bumper AFL draft class delivers another debut
Three more players selected in the first round of last year’s AFL draft will make their senior debut in round 5.
Star Bomber out for another week
The Bombers are hoping to notch their second win of the season when they meet Fremantle, but they’ll have to do it without Jake Stringer.
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Jobe and midfield mates must get tough
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