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MYSTERIOUS: 49 - What They Never Told You

AFL round-up: West Coast Eagles defy the odds as Port Adelaide hit rock bottom in gripping round four

From some, like West Coast, round four changed the 2022 narrative. For others, like Port Adelaide, it simply reinforced our worst fears. We digest the week that was.

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Bombers hold off Crows for first AFL win

Essendon have breathed life into their stuttering AFL season by holding on against a surging Adelaide to claim their first win of the year by four points.

AAP

Patrick Cripps injured as Gold Coast Suns hand Carlton their first loss of the year

A hamstring injury to superstar Patrick Cripps will be of great concern to Carlton, who lose their first game of 2022 to an impressive Gold Coast Suns.

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Joe and June are still going strong - and back in the paper - after 70 years

Joe used to ride his horse to the Civic Theatre to see June, who was an usherette there.

The Canberra Times

Winless Bombers chase win against Crows

Essendon will attempt to break their 2022 AFL duck without coach Ben Rutten and star Jake Stringer against Adelaide at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

AAP

Stringer injury blow for Bombers in AFL

Jake Stringer will miss a second match through injury as struggling Essendon attempt to claim their first win for the AFL season against Adelaide.

AAP

Bombers' Rutten in COVID-19 protocols

Essendon coach Ben Rutten is in isolation as a household contact of a positive COVID-19 case, with Blake Caracella to coach the Bombers against Adelaide.

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Walker to make AFL return after racism ban

Adelaide's ex-captain Taylor Walker will make his AFL comeback from a racism ban in his club's away trip to face Essendon on Sunday.

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Red-hot Demons weigh up forward options

Sam Weideman's career-best haul against Essendon has created a selection squeeze in Melbourne's all-conquering AFL forward line.

AAP

Adelaide steals epic Showdown against Port Adelaide with Jordan Dawson goal after the siren

Jordan Dawson squeezes in a goal after the siren to win a classic Showdown for the Crows, leaving Port winless after three games. Earlier, Melbourne held off a late Essendon charge to remain unbeaten.

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Melbourne hold off brave Bombers in AFL

AFL premiers Melbourne have kicked the last three goals against Essendon to power away from the Bombers at the MCG to win by 29 points.

AAP

Dons axe Smith in search for AFL win

Devon Smith has been dropped by Essendon for the AFL clash with Melbourne on Friday night after he had just four disposals in round two.

AAP

Bombers buoyed by Tipungwuti's progression

Essendon's AFL season has started in disastrous fashion but the Bombers will soon be able to fit livewire Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti into their forward line.

AAP

Essendon ponder AFL debut for Hobbs

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he's considering giving teenage draftee Ben Hobbs an AFL debut in Friday night's clash with Melbourne.

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McCluggage keen to be AFL attacking weapon

Classy Brisbane AFL winger Hugh McCluggage has quietly gone about adding scoreboard impact to his game to help drive the Lions forward.

AAP

Bombers to contemplate Petracca AFL tag

Essendon have opted against deploying a hard tag in their opening two AFL losses, but may have to consider it against Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca.

AAP

Essendon gun Merrett facing two months out

Essendon have suffered a massive blow to their AFL hopes with vice-captain Zach Merrett to miss up to two months with a syndesmosis injury.

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Brisbane surge past Essendon in AFL win

Lachie Neale has starred as Brisbane overcame a flat first quarter against Essendon to kick away for a 22-point win and ensure a 2-0 start to the AFL season.

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Hawthorn stuns Port Adelaide as Sam Mitchell's young side sends a message with a 64-point win

Hawthorn shock Port Adelaide with a 64-point upset at Adelaide Oval. Meanwhile Brisbane impress against Essendon and Collingwood remain unbeaten. Get the lowdown on a big day of footy.

The Guardian - AU

The AFL, the concussion doctor and the groundbreaking brain study that never appeared

In 2014 the AFL announced a study into brain injuries in players. No report has ever been published and the league is unable to answer questions

AAP

Lions wary after Bombers cop 'blowtorch'

Brisbane travel to Melbourne wary of an Essendon side with much to prove after their first-round AFL flop, according to coach Chris Fagan.

ABC News

Reaching the summit: Is the top of the AFL ladder all it's made out to be?

Geelong recorded its 71st week sitting atop the AFL ladder since 2000 last weekend, but is being the best team during the season a recipe for disaster when finals roll around?

AAP

Stringer returns, Bombers chase redemption

Essendon coach Ben Rutten is confident his team can bounce back from their 66-point loss to Geelong last week.

AAP

AFL's 'Buddy watch' switches to SCG

Sydney head into Friday night's game against Geelong with star forward Lance Franklin four goals away from kicking 1000 in his career.

AAP

Bombers young gun Martin enters protocols

Fresh off five goals and 27 possessions on AFL debut, Essendon's Nic Martin has entered COVID-19 protocols and will miss the Bombers' round-two match.

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