'It still makes me nervous': How players reacted to the draft
Draft night will never lose its magic for players and officials
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11:07
Full post-match, R1: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round one’s match against Essendon
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10:55
Full post-match, R1: Bombers
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round one’s match against Hawthorn
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16:30
First Up: Why Kane thinks Hawks 'dodged Merrett bullet', veteran let Tigers down
Kane Cornes and Nat Edwards unpack a huge start to Round One
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03:27
Quick Recap: Essendon v Hawthorn
Short highlights of the Bombers and Hawks clash in round one of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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Bombers 'a bit off' high-flying Hawks, Mitchell praises star duo
Brad Scott says his side was unable to stop a rampant Hawks rebounding out of defence
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Hawks give Bombers nightmares in Friday the 13th horror show
Hawthorn thumped Essendon under Friday night lights
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Bombers, Hawks resume rivalry under Friday night lights. Follow it LIVE
Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between the Bombers and Hawks
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TEAMS: Star Eagle snubbed, Power forward to miss, young Sun left out
The teams are in for Sunday's games
