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Essendon name side for round nine.
Grace Belloni will miss Friday's clash against the Bulldogs due to injury, Courtney Murphy will be omitted from the side.
Joining the side this week are defenders Taya Chambers and Mia Van Dyke.
More details on Belloni's injury will be presented in the coming days.
Five stars recommit to Bombers' VFLW program for 2026.
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