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In his weekly ""Insider"" column, star Essendon forward Matthew Lloyd takes a look at the Bomber rookies and just who might get the call up to the senior list. With Jordan Bannister on the long-term injury list the Bombers have the option of elevating one of the youngsters. Lloyd says their is plenty of talent for the Essendon match committee to consider. Go to <a href=""/news/insider.asp?id=89"">The Insider</a> and read Matthew Lloyd's rookie profiles.
The Bombers good run at tribunal hearings this week has continued with ruckman Steven Alessio cleared of a striking charge by the VFL tribunal tonight. The tribunal found the charge could not be sustained with video evidence of the incident inconclusive. Alessio's defence was strengthened by the appearance of James Podsiadly - a former Essendon rookie now playing for Werribee. He was five metres from the alleged incident and testified Alessio had not struck his teammate.
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