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Essendon Debuts Sullivan Robey Against Melbourne's Strong Squad

4/9/2026

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Essendon Football Club will debut Sullivan Robey, an 18-year-old midfielder/forward, against Melbourne Football Club at Adelaide Oval.
Robey was the Bombers' first draft pick and is Essendon's fifth debutant this season.
Elijah Tsatas returns after a long absence, and Jordan Ridley is back from injury for Essendon.
Melbourne Football Club seeks to improve to 4-1 and relies on its scoring against a struggling Bombers side.

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Essendon Football Club will debut Sullivan Robey, an 18-year-old midfielder/forward, against Melbourne Football Club at Adelaide Oval.
Robey was the Bombers' first draft pick and is Essendon's fifth debutant this season.
Elijah Tsatas returns after a long absence, and Jordan Ridley is back from injury for Essendon.
Melbourne Football Club seeks to improve to 4-1 and relies on its scoring against a struggling Bombers side.