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Essendon will be searching for its third win in a row when it faces the Western Bulldogs at Metricon Stadium on Friday night.

The Bombers have made two changes to the side which defeated North Melbourne last week, including debutant Ned Cahill and defender Mason Redman at the expense of Dylan Shiel (suspended) and Martin Gleeson (managed).

The match will be broadcast live on Channel Seven, but you can also head to our MATCH CENTRE for live scores, player stats, news and videos during the game.