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Hawthorn’s Jack Scrimshaw is set to face MRO scrutiny after this incident with Bomber Jordan Ridley.

Bomber injury woes: Ridley subbed out after this clash

Essendon’s concussion protocol policy might come under scrutiny in the coming days after Jordan Ridley was subbed out of the clash against Hawthorn at the MCG. Ridley copped a knock to the head after a clash with Hawk Jack Scrimshaw.

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In their first game on home soil this year, the Hawks gave their proud, passionate and paid-up faithful a spectacular opening act. But the best is yet to come.

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Nick “the Wizard” Watson is on fire early.

As it happened: Classy Hawks have the answers for courageous Dons, but key defender faces MRO trouble

Follow along live as Sam Mitchell’s red-hot Hawks host their famous rivals under Friday night lights.

  • Danny Russell and Russell Bennett
Hawks star and former Bomber Massimo D’Ambrosio.

Hawthorn and Essendon reset their lists the same way. The Hawks just did it better

At 21, Hawks star Massimo D’Ambrosio is All-Australian quality already and Essendon let him walk. That says plenty about the contrasting fortunes of the clubs’ lists.

  • Marc McGowan
Levi Ashcroft is primed for a round-one debut.

AFL expert tips and teams: Clubs roll out the young guns in round one

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It’s time for Essendon coach Brad Scott to get tough with his team.

The Bombers say their standards have changed. Well, now they need to show us

The famous “line in the sand game” was a turning point for both Hawthorn and Essendon. The Bombers’ have barely tasted success since that brutal match 21 years ago, and now it’s their turn to take a stand and prove their mettle.

  • Jimmy Bartel
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Carlton’s Elijah Hollands.

Young Blues star takes personal leave; Gawn’s choice words for McRae; AFL audits Geelong’s player payments

A 22-year-old Carlton star is spending some time away from the club. Elsewhere, the AFL is conducting a formal audit of the Cats’ player payments structure, and Max Gawn has had a few words for Craig McRae.

  • Peter Ryan, Marc McGowan, Scott Spits and Vince Rugari
The Bombers and Suns will play each other twice in round 24.

Bombers, Suns to play twice in round 24 as opening round rescheduled

Essendon and Gold Coast believe the AFL has reached the best possible outcome in re-arranging the fixture so they will both play twice in the final round of the season.

  • Sam McClure
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick and partner Alexandra Crow at last year’s Brownlow Medal.

Revealed: The AFL funding headed for your club; Suns role for Hardwick’s partner ticked off

The AFL’s annual report outlines an intriguing set of numbers when it comes to club funding, while a poll of the 18 club captains has revealed some surprising results on their most-anticipated game.

  • Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik

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