Essendon will travel up to Brisbane this weekend for their Round 9 clash against the Lions, who are coming off five consecutive wins.
Brisbane (6-2, 122 per cent) are yet to lose a game at home this summer, with Chris Fagan’s side showing terrific defensive accountability over the past fortnight.
The Bombers (4-4, 109 per cent) will be looking to slide back into the top eight after suffering three straight defeats, including last weekend’s agonising five-point loss to Port Adelaide.
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Speaking to Fox Footy’s On The Couch this week, Essendon captain Zach Merrett confessed the Bombers’ defence was “nowhere near where it needs to be consistently”.
The first bounce is scheduled for 7.25pm AEST at the Gabba, and you can watch it live on Channel 503.
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