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With a make-or-break elimination final looming on Sunday, Essendon look set to be boosted by the return of a number of key players. Veteran defender Dustin Fletcher returns from injury this week, while hard-nut Heath Hocking has also been included in a 25-man squad after serving a one-match suspension. Sam Lonergan, Ricky Dyson and Tom Bellchambers have also been included in the squad.
Essendon Football Club supports the sanction handed down by the AFL to assistant coach Dean Wallis following an investigation into betting on football.
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