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Essendon held off a late final quarter charge by Sydney to win by 10-points. The victory was the Bombers’ fourth consecutive win and its first against a top four side. A highlight of today’s performance was the shared workload - 11 different players contributed on the scoreboard, with Matthew Lloyd and Dean Solomon top scoring with three majors each.
Star Bomber Matthew Lloyd says tomorrow afternoon’s match against Sydney gives Essendon the opportunity to announce itself as a genuine contender in 2004. ""It is about time we beat a side that is top-four material and the Swans have shown they are that over the past 18 months,"" Lloyd said.
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