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If ever a game should have been played with the background music of the <I>Benny Hill show</I>, today was the match. It was a comedy of errors at the MCG between Essendon and Carlton. For the first three-quarters the skill mistakes were farcical. Luckily Essendon put its foot slightly on the accelerator in the final quarter and a half to secure a 34-point victory. James Hird was the difference between the two sides – he finished with 30 possessions and two goals.
Rookie Ben Haynes received the good news this week that the coaching panel had elevated him to the senior list. A position became available on the list when Jordan Bannister broke his collarbone and was put on the long-term injury list several weeks ago. Since returning to the Bendigo Bombers from a 17-week stint on the sideline with a dislocated shoulder, the 22-year-old had been in sensational form. He notched up 37 possessions last week against Sandringham and kicked three goals.
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