‘Dream never left’: Bomber reflects on remarkable debut
There was little to celebrate for Essendon in round 1 but a five-goal debut from a mature-age recruit was one of them
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Cats relief as star goalkicker cleared of internal damage
A huge win over Essendon got even better for Geelong on Sunday morning with news Jeremy Cameron has been released from hospital after complaining of having trouble breathing.
‘Freak’: Rookie’s ‘absurd’ debut stuns AFL
Essendon was demolished by Geelong on Saturday afternoon but a rookie’s senational debut gave fans something to smile about.
‘Driven to be perfect’: Essendon’s diamond in the rough
Kaine Baldwin was once considered the country’s best key forward prospect but his journey to a round 1 debut went on a wild detour
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Bombers run out of legs against Dockers
UNDER-FIRE Essendon forward Joe Daniher found his range, but it was Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner who stole the show in Perth.
SuperLadder: Saints, Dockers on the rise
ST KILDA is in the eight while Fremantle are knocking on the door after big wins in Round 7 as Adelaide remain a game clear on top despite its loss.
Being an AFL coach is mostly ‘unhealthy’
WITH his team at 2-4 and finals slipping away, Nathan Buckley is under extreme pressure. But you wouldn’t know it by looking at him, writes James Hird.
AFL expert tips for round 7
TIGERS captain Trent Cotchin is just one shot off the pace in the Herald Sun tipping competition, with the SuperFooty Podcast’s Mick Warner claiming the clubhouse lead.
Jumper returns: ‘My brother will be with you’
MARK Thompson’s 1984 premiership jumper has been returned by the stepbrother of Michael Lawson, who was dying when ‘Bomber’ generously gave it to him.
‘That’s humanity isn’t it’
A REMARKABLE act of kindness has seen Mark Thompson reunited with a treasured AFL premiership item.
Barometer: Young Cat to miss 8-10 weeks
WHO’S HOT, WHO’S HURT: GEELONG has ruled out youngster Brandan Parfitt for up to 10 weeks after scans confirmed a high-grade hamstring strain.
‘Daniher disaster was a one-off’
JOHN Worsfold expects Jobe Watson to make the trip to Perth and has come to the defence of Joe Daniher who is underfire after a disastrous day in front of goal.
Bomber’s good deed comes full circle
THIRTY years ago Mark Thompson gave his 1984 Grand Final guernsey to a dying fan, this week the family of Michael Lawson wants to return the favour.
SuperLadder: Demons back on track
ADELAIDE is the only unbeaten team as GWS climb above Geelong and Richmond and Melbourne sneaks back into the top eight. How is your club placed after Round 6?
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