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Good sides win on the road consistently and it is something that Essendon has struggled to do in recent seasons. So tonight’s clash with the Brisbane Lions was a true test of where the Bombers are at following their promising first round win over Sydney. It was a test they failed, going down by 18 points.
Barry Hall kicked seven goals on Essendon centre half back Kepler Bradley at The Dome last weekend but Bomber coach Kevin Sheedy isn’t about to start looking for easier assignments for him. Sheedy confirmed this afternoon that Bradley would get the job on Brisbane star Jonathon Brown tomorrow night at the Gabba.
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