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Sam McInerney

Verified
Melbourne
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Deputy Product Director @AAPNewsWire. Cover AFL for @AAPSport. Views my own. smcinerney@aap.com.au
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Stomach-churning moment AFL star wipes his blood on rival in ugly on-field clash

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By Shayne Bugden Verified, Sam McInerney Verified
| MSN Philippines Verified
Sam Mcinerney For Australian Associated Press and Shayne Bugden North Melbourne have beaten Essendon by 12 points to break a decade-long hoodoo, but an unsavoury incident involving Tristan Xerri could lead to the star ruckman spending time on the sidelines. Xerri may be sent straight to the tribunal after appearing to wipe his blood on the face of Essendon skipper Andrew McGrath during a fiery clash that the Kangaroos won 12.9 (81) to 9.15 (69).
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Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

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By Sam McInerney Verified
| Yahoo News Australia Verified
With Essendon's losing streak stretching to 16 games and an Easter Sunday clash against the unbeaten Bulldogs looming, Bombers coach Brad Scott has warned supporters to prepare for more "short-term pain". After suffering two 10-goal losses to start the season, the Bombers lifted their intensity against North Melbourne on Saturday night, eventually falling 12 points short of the Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium.
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North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama

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By Sam McInerney Verified
| Yahoo News Australia Verified
North Melbourne have beaten Essendon by 12 points to break a decade-long hoodoo, but an unsavoury incident involving Tristan Xerri could lead to the star ruckman spending time on the sidelines. Xerri may be sent straight to the tribunal after appearing to wipe his blood on the face of Essendon skipper Andrew McGrath during a fiery clash that the Kangaroos won 12.9 (81) to 9.15 (69).
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