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For Essendon, the end of the 90s resulted in two failed preliminary finals, and three one-point finals losses (to the Lions, Swans in '96 and Blues in '99). But in 2000 a switch was flicked. Several stars returned from injury, some younger players emerged, and a club-wide determination after so many recent finals heartbreaks resulted in the Bombers delivering one of the greatest, devastating seasons in AFL history...
Should be a good read!
For Essendon, the end of the 90s resulted in two failed preliminary finals, and three one-point finals losses (to the Lions, Swans in '96 and Blues in '99). But in 2000 a switch was flicked. Several stars returned from injury, some younger players emerged, and a club-wide determination after so many recent finals heartbreaks resulted in the Bombers delivering one of the greatest, devastating seasons in AFL history...
'The '99 prelim ripped our hearts out': An oral history of Essendon's 2000 season
It is 20 years since Essendon went on a destructive 24-1 run to claim their 16th premiership. ESPN's Justin Robertson tracked down 20 key figures, including players, coaches and fitness staff to put together an oral history of that season. This is Part 1.
www.espn.com.au
Should be a good read!