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Saturday, May 4th will go down as one of the blackest days of Essendon’s 2002 season. It was the last time the Bombers played Fremantle – a 27-point loss was the bad news and it only got worse with both James Hird and Matthew Lloyd suffering long-term injuries. From that point on the season became one of simply living from week to week – eking out victories while waiting to get the best Essendon side back on the park.
Renowned goal sneak Gary Moorcroft proved on Saturday night he still has what is takes to match it with the best in the competition. The 2000 premiership player booted five goals in his best performance for the season. 2002 has been a disappointing year for Moorcroft, missing over half the season with due to injury. ""I have had a frustrating year with firstly the hip injury and then the elbow, so it was fantastic to get out there against Collingwood and kick five goals,"" Moorcroft said.
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