How Deeply Will A Tough Fixture Draw Affect The Dons & Eagles

The struggling Essendon will face three flag contenders in 11 days & Melbourne Round 18 and the high flying WEST COAST EAGLES will play 5 games in 18 days and will have to return to their hapless hub in Queensland, With the Eagles destined to play finals and Essendon at the crossroads, will these hard matches change the trajectory of these two sides? 

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