The ball hung in the air for just a moment too long as it sailed towardS Brad Helbig, which allowed Angus Monfries to spoil.
The Bomber forward pounced on the loose ball and finished brilliantly off the outside of his right boot.
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An Alex Rance error has cost the Tigers a goal in the first quarter of their clash against Essendon on Saturday night
Gary Ablett is out of the game after injuring his knee against the Swans and Jude Bolton has been forced to withdraw
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