Bombers should regain Hooker in AFL

Essendon are confident that key forward Cale Hooker will return from his dislocated finger for Sunday’s home AFL match against Brisbane.

Coach John Worsfold said the only minor risk is if he splits the stitches open in training.

Worsfold said the Bombers have learned from Friday night’s last-gasp loss to Sydney, adding there were a lot of little things that contributed to the late collapse.

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