Former Essendon champion Tim Watson believes the Bomber's ability to win the football at ground level contests in the mid-field will be the key to victory over Hawthorn in tomorrow's Preliminary Final at the MCG. Speaking on last night's Bomber's Club Corner program on Sport 927, Watson also said Essendon will rotate players through the goal-square in a bid to cover for the loss of the suspended Matthew Lloyd. Watson also speaks openly about his admiration for Essendon captain James Hird. He says Hird is a better player than he was and that he has developed significantly as a leader in recent times. To listen to the full Tim Watson interview go to Mercs Clips.