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Essendon excelled in preseason, with Tom Edwards` standout performance leading to a notable victory over the Bulldogs.

Essendon secured a solid 19-point victory over the Western Bulldogs, finishing 77-58 in their preseason match. Tom Edwards, an SPP train-on player, showcased his talent by scoring four goals in the second half, raising his profile for a potential spot on the AFL list. Nate Caddy and Isaac Kako also impressed, with Caddy demonstrating enhanced aerobic capacity and Kako applying electric pressure in the forward line. Archie Perkins and ruckman Sam Draper contributed two goals each, with Perkins praising the team`s contest and pressure, emphasizing their effective ball control against the Bulldogs.

Fremantle faced a challenging match against the Indigenous All-Stars, suffering a 43-point defeat with a final score of 108-65. Despite adopting a conservative style of play to keep their strategies under wraps, injuries to key players like Alex Pearce and Nat Fyfe hampered their performance. Caleb Serong stood out with 1.2 from 30 disposals, while Corey Wagner and Michael Frederick also delivered promising performances.

The Western Bulldogs saw glimpses of potential from Cooper Hynes and Josh Dolan, who made an impact after halftime. Meanwhile, Carlton faced St Kilda in a match simulation, and Collingwood engaged in multiple matches against Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns, although detailed scores were not available.

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