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Rarely has Essendon experienced tougher times in recent years. An injury list that only seems to be getting longer, three losses in the past four weeks and the pressure is on. “Essendon reign as good as over” was one newspaper headline. The challenge has been laid fairly and squarely at the feet of this group of players. And it all starts when Essendon tackles Carlton at the MCG tonight.
Essendon supporters have been hearing and reading all week from football experts that the team is in trouble with the number of injuries. It is time to hear what the Bomber supporters think about the sides performance against Fremantle and the current situation at Windy Hill. Engine Room members can have their opinion each week in – In the Outer. Bombers fan Robert Lorenzetto is concerned about the mental toughness of the team. “You could use injuries as an excuse (and it certainly didn't help) but my feeling is the Bombers don't have the mental toughness to go to the well again (at least this year). Strangely, the forward line is non-existent but the defence continues to hold its own,” Lorenzetto said.
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