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ESSENDON coach Mark Thompson conceded his players could be seduced by ASADA's offer of six-month penalties with an early admission of guilt.

ASADA chief Ben McDevitt in yesterday's Herald Sun urged players to consider their own interests and cooperate with the anti-doping body's probe.

McDevitt said players could potentially serve six-month bans this season and during the following pre-season, leaving them to start fresh in Round 1 2015.

"Some people might think that maybe that's the way out, just get it over and done with," Thompson said during his regular segment on the AFL 360.

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"Some might just think no, I don't want to talk about any guilt at all, that I wasn't guilty, I want to be found not guilty — I didn't cheat."

Thompson said he hoped the players made the most of last night's briefings with the legal experts.

"They'd want to get some good advice, they'd want to ask every question that they had on their mind."

Gerard's view was the players shouldn't fear the show-cause notices, while Robbo posed the question of what would happen if the Bombe0rs went against Essendon and accepted McDevitt's offer.

"Both sides (ASADA and Essendon) have got legal advice that they're in strong positions," he said. "I'm wondering who's bluffing."

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Thompson, joined by Melbourne coach Paul Roos, also discussed Sunday's one-point loss to the Demons.

"We're doing a fair bit right but we just did some basics wrong," he said. "We wasted so many opportunities going forward."

Roos played down his side's memorable victory.

"We dodged a massive bullet," he said. "We were lucky at half-time.

"I think the worst times in coaching is when you know you're dominating the game and you're kicking points. It's a shocking feeling."

Both coaches paid tribute to Demon Christian Salem's calmness under pressure to slot the winning goal.

"You're never 100 per cent confident but I was happy it was in his hands," Roos said.

"He's got a really efficient kicking style ... I was actually really confident because of the fact his motion is so compact if he can get the external stuff out then functionally he would be really sound over that kick."

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AFL 360 opened with the feel good stories of Round 13 — Melbourne's and the Western Bulldogs' against-the-odds victories.

Robbo said the Bulldogs' win stemmed from a combination of effort and a functioning forward line.

"It wasn't a flash in the pan, it was a long period of sustained football that got them in a position where Collingwood couldn't come back," he said.

"You can get the ball inside 50 as much as you like but if you don't capitalise you can't win."

Gerard said the performance showed the Bulldogs were on the right track.

"This is everything that Brendan McCartney is going to grow them into," he said.

On Melbourne, Gerard said the Demons showed great spirit to not only get back in the contest but respond after being headed when David Zaharakis slotted consecutive late goals.

Robbo highlighted Demon Tom McDonald's decision and "courage" to look inside when the ball was in dispute on the wing.

Brisbane star Jonathan Brown was subbed out with concussion. Picture: Jono Searle Source: News Corp Australia

In brief ...

Jonathan Brown: Robbo urged Brisbane Lions champion to retire after his latest concussion.

"It's so hard to walk away from the game but I think Jonathan Brown: You've done enough for this club. You don't have to keep breaking your body," he said. "I'm sick of seeing you getting carried off the ground ... you've left at that club what you've got, there's nothing more to give."

Dan Hannebery: The Swans is set to be sidelined for about four weeks after damaging ligaments in his ankle. Robbo and Gerard agreed it would be a big blow for the Swans as Hannebery was in great form.

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Essendon chairman Paul Little is taking up the fight for the Bombers. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images

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ESSENDON was on the agenda with On The Couch host Gerard Healy urging players to speak to ASADA directly.

Healy said "mixed information" was making it hard for players to make the right decision about their futures.

"If I was a player I would be desperately seeking an audience with [ASADA chief] Ben McDevitt," Healy said.

"I'd say Ben, tell us what you've got because we need to address this situation."

Healy issued a firm warning to Essendon in light of the club's Federal Court battle against show-cause notices.

"Heaven help the Essendon Football Club if he (chairman Paul Little) gets it wrong."

The 1988 Brownlow medallist dismissed talk Jobe Watson should lose his medal if he was to accept a ban.

"If I was on the panel I'd say keep your Brownlow Medal."

While respected AFL journalist Mike Sheahan was not sold on reduced bans, Hawthorn champion Jason Dunstall said he couldn't live with the prospect of players getting punished.

"I don't believe the players have done anything wrong," Dunstall said.

Special guest Jarryd Roughead said in-form Sydney superstar Lance Franklin was benefiting now from extended breaks during the off-season.

"He's in very good form ... it was very enjoyable to watch on the weekend," Roughead said.

The All Australian said despite injuries to key players the Hawks remained in a "pretty good spot" with a 9-2 record.

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In brief ...

Dunstall on Lance Franklin: "They go loudest and more feral when Buddy gets the ball ... they've adopted him very quickly."

Sheahan on Joe Daniher: "He's spraying them everywhere ... Lloydy needs to go out there and help with his left-foot kicking."

Sheahan on Sydney's late changes: It was risky to leave Mike Pyke out against Matthew Lobbe — one of the best ruckman in the game.

Dunstall on Port Adelaide: "They can go as far as they believe they can which I believe is all the way. If Lobbe goes down they're probably in a little bit of trouble."

Sheahan on Tom Scully: "Tom Scully is always not going to be as good as his price tag but he's getting better."

Demons young gun Christian Salem celebrates kicking the winning goal. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: News Corp Australia

Dunstall on Christian Salem: "Love a young kid taking the moment."

Panel on Adam Treloar: The GWS young gun has flown under the radar putting up elite numbers in disposals, contested possessions, clearances and tackles. Trealor is rated above average in score involvements and pressure acts.

Dunstall on North Melbourne: "They've done it to me again ... just when you're nearly convinced that they're genuine they do that (get beat badly) to you."

Sheahan on North Melbourne: Drew Petrie has had half a good game, Aaron Black is no where near where we wanted him to be this year. They've got a lot of good types in the midfield, maybe it would pay to have one great one.

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Sorry, but MORE Essendon.

The panel discussed the prospect of players being offered reduced bans for cooperating with ASADA.

Host Garry Lyon said he would need more evidence before making a decision.

Craig Hutchison was of the opinion if ASADA had enough evidence to issue show-cause notices then it was in the players' best interests to take reduced bans to put an end to the saga.

Matthew Lloyd rejected Hutchy's sentiments asking if he would plead guilty to a crime he didn't commit.

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