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Essendon coach James Hird discusses all the ins and outs ahead of the Bombers clash against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Essendon's selection committee have wielded the axe ahead of Saturday's clash with the Kangaroos, making five changes to the side. Tayte Pears comes in to play his first game of the season this week, along with Brent Stanton, Tom Bellchambers and Sam Lonergan. Heath Hocking returns to the side having served a three-match suspension.
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