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Key Bomber Francis set to boost backs against Giants’ juggernaut – AFL
Defender Aaron Francis is set to return and take on the in-form GWS forward line
ESSENDON is poised to regain key defender Aaron Francis for its clash against GWS.
The 23-year-old will need to get through Thursday’s training session after missing last weekend’s loss to Carlton with an ankle injury, but is expected to take to the field.
It will be a much-needed boost for the Bombers, who will be coming up against a Giants forward line containing the in-form Jesse Hogan (four goals against Adelaide) and Harry Himmelberg (three), as well as Toby Greene and Jeremy Finlayson.
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