Focus on ex-Dees skipper heats up as Dons, Eagles fight it out; Dogs land defensive help for flag tilt

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 3, 2026

Melbourne premiership midfielder Jack Viney is keeping an open mind about joining Essendon, while the Western Bulldogs’ hopes of being a serious premiership challenger have been boosted.

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Sargent sticks solid with Gibbons for drought-breaking group 1

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Purdue crosses for try against PNG

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Mam strikes after Galvin peach

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