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Recap: Essendon break West Coast hearts to claim thrilling two point win

West Coast fought hard but just couldn’t get it done in the clutch as Essendon claimed a thrilling two point Good Friday win? Relive all the action live!

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Harley Reid of the Eagles and Will Setterfield of the Bombers wrestle during the round six AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Essendon Bombers at Optus Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Harley Reid of the Eagles and Will Setterfield of the Bombers wrestle during the round six AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Essendon Bombers at Optus Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

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Delayed start

There’s a slight delay as we wait for Carlton and North Melbourne to finish up where the Blues were convincing winners.

The two Reid’s are playing on each other while Harley Reid is starting in the middle. Here we go

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