Malthouse laments one that got away

Jon Pierik Carlton coach Mick Malthouse, shocked after his Blues were over-run by Essendon on Friday night, has praised the standard of umpiring but suggested a video replay should have been used to clarify a...

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In from the cold?

Jon Pierik Bombers admit they need to improve their efficiency inside attacking 50.

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Training was bad ... and so was the match: Hird

Jon Pierik Essendon coach left to lament his team's lack of intensity in a bruising clash.

Players manage to hold their own in the bubble

Jon Pierik Throughout the supplements saga of recent months, Essendon has remained focused.

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Hird upbeat about upcoming ASADA, AFL talks

Jon Pierik Essendon coach adamant he will be in a "very, very good position" when he speaks to authorities in the supplements investigation.

Hurley hopeful, but Varcoe out

Jon Pierik Essendon remains hopeful Michael Hurley's wrist injury is not as bad as first feared.

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Season is over for injured Bulldog Higgins

Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs forward Shaun Higgins will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury.

The face of football

Jon Pierik Nathan Buckley believes franchising is a good way to move away from constraints.

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Got 'em

Jon Pierik Carlton hands out a hammering to Essendon, with a first-half that blows its rivals away.

Dons a 'serious' threat

Jon Pierik Midfielder David Myers says win over Fremantle means Bombers are serious contenders.

Stanton says he's close to re-signing with Bombers

Jon Pierik Essendon midfielder Brent Stanton says he is close to re-signing with the Bombers - but he has more immediate issues on his mind.

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Hands up

Jon Pierik Essendon defender Dyson Heppell is confident the Bombers will still boast productive key forwards against Port Adelaide on Saturday, despite the absence of a suspended Stewart Crameri and an injured...

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Bombers, Blues hit back at concussion criticism

Jon Pierik Essendon and Carlton were last night outraged at suggestions they had mishandled players who had received serious knocks to the head at the weekend as debate over concussion resurfaced.

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Second helping

Jon Pierik Bomber Dyson Heppell's star is still rising in a crucial season, writes Jon Pierik.

Hird defends training load after injury run

Jon Pierik Ruckman Paddy Ryder and forward MIchael Hurley the latest to be derailed by injury.

Dons look to Hurley for forward fix

Jon Pierik Essendon confident Michael Hurley will return to battle this weekend.

Bombers on sharp, painful learning curve

Jon Pierik Coach says Bombers will understand progress made this season after next fortnight.

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State of play

Jon Pierik With the start of the AFL's pre-season competition less than three weeks away, it's time to go around the grounds and check up on the clubs' injury lists.

Bombers' big guns back

Jon Pierik Essendon set to unveil several key players against St Kilda in Wangaratta.

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Roos keep it simple in bid to go higher

Jon Pierik North Melbourne's big need is to finally match it with the league's elite.