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Dyson Heppell has been withdrawn from the Bombers’ side ahead of their important clash with Sydney at the MCG.
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has been withdrawn from the Bombers’ side ahead of their important clash with Sydney at the MCG this afternoon due to a sore foot.
He has been replaced in the line-up by young midfielder Kyle Langford, with fellow onballer Zach Merrett taking over as skipper.
The game will begin at 1:45pm.
The winners of Bombers Flick Footy's sixth-week and major prizes have been announced.
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