Essendon will hope to celebrate superstar skipper Zach Merrett’s 250th game in style, and snap one of their longest ever losing streaks, against rivals Carlton to open Round 24.
The Bombers (6-15, 72.3%) have lost 11 straight matches, their worst streak since the supplement saga-impacted 2016 season, when they lost a club record 17 games in a row.
The Blues (8-14, 94.7%) have had an immensely disappointing and injury-hit season and will be keen to claim a second consecutive win to end the year on a high note.
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