Essendon predicts a huge victory at The Gabba, with Ben Rutten’s team facing a Brisbane team that has been forced to make nine changes to its side.
The Lions (11-4, 126.9%) were hit hard by Covid during Sunday’s pre-match game with five players ruled out by health and safety protocols, while Daniel Rich, Dayne Zorko and Jarrod Berry will be lost by injury.
The Fire Department (4-11, 80.5%) now have a golden chance to bring about a second consecutive boil, following their shocking victory over Sydney last round, but they will have to do so without star midfielder Darcy Parish , which has been ruled out with a calf. injury.
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There were no late changes for either side, with Rhys Mathieson (Brisbane) and Brayden Ham (Essendon) appointed as medical substitutes.
This match starts at 13.10 AEST from The Gabba.
Watch it live on Fox Footy Channel 504 starting at 1 p.m. AEST.
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