West Coast banner fail as Bombers survive huge scare

News.com.au - 18/04
Essendon has survived a huge scare from the West Coast Eagles to snatch a two-point win in an AFL thriller in Perth.

Essendon has survived a huge scare from the West Coast Eagles to snatch a two-point win in an AFL thriller in Perth.

The winless Eagles bolted out of the gates, kicking six goals to one in some of the best football they’ve played in years before the Bombers rallied for an 11.11 (77) to 11.9 (75) victory at Optus Stadium.

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Peter Wright starred with six goals for the visitors, while Nic Martin, Will Setterfield and Dylan Shiel all played...
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