Essendon players celebrate during their win over North Melbourne. - AAP
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Essendon remain right in the thick of the AFL top eight race after beating North Melbourne but coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers need to find greater consistency if they re to make a serious run at finals.
The Bombers were sluggish early against the Kangaroos then plagued by poor goalkicking before turning the game in their favour in the second half to prevail 13.14 (92) to 11.8 (74) at Metricon Stadium.
The result saw Essendon leap into the top eight - though West Coast and GWS could yet overtake them - for the first time this season.
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