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Essendon win heated AFLW cliffhanger over Sydney

Madison Prespakis's late hit on Sofia Hurley sparked Sydney into action, but Essendon did enough to stave off the Swans' late challenge.

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Demons challenged to respond to Bombers AFLW thumping

Daria Bannister has starred with four goals to lead Essendon to a thumping 65-point win over Melbourne, leaving the Demons' AFLW season hanging by a thread.

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What are the 10 greatest upsets in VFL/AFL grand final history?

The Brisbane Lions are the underdogs for Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney.

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Crows crush Essendon to go top of AFLW ladder

Adelaide have powered to a 33-point win against Essendon, maintaining their unbeaten start to the AFLW season.

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Saints stay top in AFLW as 50m penalties cost Bombers

St Kilda's eight-point win over Essendon was far more dominant than the tight margin suggests, with the Saints joining Adelaide as the only unbeaten AFLW teams.

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All the photos from the Black Diamond Cup grand final and a massive weekend of Newcastle sport

The Bombers broke their grand final hoodoo in a rousing victory 5.1 (31) to Cardiff's 3.8 (26).

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Prespakis midfield mastery leads Bombers to AFLW win

Midfielders Maddy Prespakis and Georgia Nanscawen were outstanding as Essendon upset West Coast by 16 points on Saturday in their AFLW clash in Perth.

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Bombers blow: Toogood to miss most of AFLW season

Essendon co-captain Bonnie Toogood will miss up to eight weeks after suffering a MCL knee sprain in a defeat to Fremantle.

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Lions' ruthless streak lacking but Black's a believer

Simon Black is concerned the current Brisbane Lions crop lack the killer instinct of the "great sides" and that they'll live to regret their missed AFL chances.

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Sickening clash of heads rattled Bombers in AFLW loss

A nasty collision that concussed Essendon forward Amber Clarke and injured skipper Bonnie Toogood has overshadowed Fremantle's win over the Bombers.

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Bombers delist Wanganeen, Hind as clean-out continues

Tex Wanganeen and Nick Hind have been told by Essendon they won't be offered contracts for next year, bringing to five the number of players who will move on.

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'Game's changed': Scott's big call on AFL flag race

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is adamant his side have what's required to win the AFL premiership from fifth place and he isn't alone in his thinking.

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Heppell celebrated as Bombers seek fixes to bridge gap

Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded Dyson Heppell after the former captain's stellar farewell and preached hope despite the club's late-season slide.

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Lions splutter home to grab fifth as Heppell signs off

Essendon provided a late scare after Brisbane had looked comfortably home, the Lions eventually winning by 20 points to clinch fifth place and a home AFL final.

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All heart as divisive Daniher eyes sentimental 200th

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has defended key forward Joe Daniher as he prepares for AFL game 200 against the club where it all began.

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Bombers' Heppell to play final AFL game against Lions

Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will have a send-off game, but it will come against Brisbane at the Gabba in the final round of the AFL regular season.

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Essendon's season crumbles in familiar fashion

Essendon coach Brad Scott maintains the Bombers are better placed this season despite missing finals for a third-straight year.

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Slow-starting Swans end Essendon's finals dreams

Essendon's finals dreams are over after being overrun by ladder-leaders Sydney, with the Swans booting 12 goals to four in the second half.

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Suns eyeing first winning season ahead of Demons clash

Gold Coast winger Sam Clohesy believes if the Suns can achieve a winning season for the first time it would be massive for the AFL club.

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Kevin Sheedy to step down from Essendon board

AFL legend Kevin Sheedy will step down from Essendon's board in September, saying he feels the club is in safe hands now.

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Draper insists Bombers will fight on after 'heartbreak'

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper insists the Bombers won't be defined by their "heartbreaking" defeat against Gold Coast.

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Heppell to retire after seeing Bombers through dark era

Former Essendon captain and decorated stalwart Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a career that largely took place in the Bombers' darkest era.

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Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires

Dyson Heppell will retire at the end of the AFL season and Essendon are determined to fight out their remaining games against Sydney and Brisbane.

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With finals slipping away, Bombers eye response

After letting their hopes of a finals charge slip away, Essendon will have to regroup and attempt to close their season strongly against Sydney and Brisbane.

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Suns all but sink Bombers' AFL finals hopes in thriller

Essendon have all but thrown away their hopes of reaching the AFL finals, losing to Gold Coast by a point after Mac Andrew goaled after the siren.

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