Written off at the start of the season as being too young and inexperienced the second wave of Kevin Sheedy's Baby Bombers took all before them in a stunning season. However, it was the last Saturday in September that the Bombers displayed maturity beyond their years. Led by the clam control of Mark Thompson and Harvey, inspired by the comeback of Windy Hill legend Tim Watson and driven by a fleet of kids second-to-none, Essendon dominated Carlton from the first bounce. You need only look to the Norm Smith Medallist Michael Long to realise this day always belonged to the Bombers. If you think this was a flash in the pan for Sheedy's young charges, think again. The next great Bomber era is upon us.

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