Essendon will have to buck its losing trend against the Western Bulldogs if it’s to solidify a top-eight spot, when the sides clash in a crucial contest on Friday night.
The Bombers (9-8, 101.2%) are clinging onto eighth spot by percentage only and could drop to as low as 13th if all results go against them.
The Dogs (9-8, 103.5%) are also under the pump, having lost their last two matches, including last week’s tight loss to Sydney.
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This match gets underway at 7:50pm AEST from Marvel Stadium.
Watch it live on Fox Footy (Channel 504) from 7pm AEST.
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