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Dons coach flags potential new role for veteran skipper – AFL
Essendon coach Ben Rutten says Dyson Heppell could be deployed in a different position in 2021
ESSENDON coach Ben Rutten has backed Dyson Heppell to remain as the club’s skipper, with the Bombers considering swinging the veteran onballer to a new position across half-back next season.
The club lost important running defender Adam Saad to Carlton during the recent Trade Period, while fellow speedster Conor McKenna retired from football to return home to Ireland in September.
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