Final teams

The starting sides and subs are in for the Crows v Bombers season-opener

Mar 22, 2013, 7:58am

Friday, March 22

Adelaide v Essendon at AAMI Stadium, 8.10pm

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FINAL INTERCHANGES
Adelaide: Josh Jenkins, Matthew Jaensch, Richard Douglas,
Substitute: Brodie Martin
Essendon: Jackson Merrett, David Myers, Ben Howlett
Substitute: David Zaharakis

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In the first episode of a new series, legendary coach Mick Malthouse explains to host Bharat Sundaresan why Australian football supporters are unique among international sports fans, as Bharat tries to answer the question: who should he barrack for?

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ROUND TABLE: Ross Lyon gets it wrong, who's the coach of the year?

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your hump day by hearing about the latest news in the world of footy, plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop culture, sport and entertainment.

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'Are we up for the challenge?': Dockers left searching for answers

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Docker shocker as Saints hold Freo to five goals to bounce back

The Saints have proven too good for the Dockers

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24:47

The Round Ahead: Blue's life-changing weekend, are Dogs or Port's mids better?

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08:38

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02:39

Scintillating Sharman steals the show

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08:04

Highlights: St Kilda v Fremantle

The Saints and Dockers clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'Are we up for the challenge?': Dockers left searching for answers

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match report
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Updated

Updated

Big Bomber avoids surgery, gun defender to miss weeks

News on Harry Jones' ankle was better than expected, though Essendon still left limping after close win

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Final teams

Who Do You Barrack For? Mick Malthouse on footy's origin story

Who Do You Barrack For? Mick Malthouse on why footy fans are unique

ROUND TABLE: Ross Lyon gets it wrong, who's the coach of the year?

'Are we up for the challenge?': Dockers left searching for answers

Docker shocker as Saints hold Freo to five goals to bounce back

Saints young gun out of Dockers clash. Follow LIVE

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