Forget winning a final, these Bombers have a more pressing record to avoid

When it comes to Essendon and losing streaks, the chat or jibe – depending on your allegiance – typically involves the last time the once-mighty Bombers won a final. For the record, that was a five-point win over Melbourne in the 2004 elimination final.

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