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Essendon’s finals hopes hang by a thread after a 20-point loss to Sydney tonight at Stadium Australia. The Bombers couldn’t match the run and speed of the Swans and had no answers for spearhead Barry Hall. In his 150<SUP>th</SUP> game Hall finished with six goals to steer his side to victory and retain possession of the Marn Grook Trophy.
Assistant coach Dean Wallis is travelling to Sydney this afternoon in preparation for the team’s blockbuster clash against the Swans. Wallis took time out to answer your burning questions in ‘Ask the Coach’ before he left. Wallis discusses reasons for Essendon’s fade outs this season and whether Jason Laycock will hold his place in the side when Matthew Allan returns from injury.
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