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James Hird has confirmed Jobe Watson, Andrew Welsh and Michael Hurley will make the trip west to take on the Dockers on Sunday. The trio replace Tom Bellchambers, Sam Lonergan and Michael Hibberd who have all been omitted, but named as emergencies.<br>
An experienced Essendon team will travel to Perth this weekend, with coach James Hird confirming Jobe Watson, Andrew Welsh and Michael Hurley will all play against Fremantle at Patersons Stadium on Sunday.
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