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The Bombers went to Perth on a mission tonight, and simply blew the inexperienced Dockers away with some blistering finals football. Captain James Hird once again showed the football world why he is one of the greatest players to ever wear the red and black, setting up victory for the Bombers with his 28 possessions. Essendon’s physical presence was simply too much for Fremantle, as the Bombers head to the second week of the finals.
Wins on the road have been few and far between for the Essendon Football Club in recent seasons. Cross the border and you can cross out the Bombers, that is the commonly held view. But could this trend be about to change? Could Essendon’s form on the road be turned on its head in this Friday night’s Elimination Final against the Fremantle Dockers? There is a growing belief at Essendon Football Club that the Bombers will make a stand at Subiaco Oval this weekend and keep their Premiership dream alive. Fit, in-form and overdue to win interstate – the moment of truth is just hours away.
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