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Demons challenged to respond to Bombers AFLW thumping

Daria Bannister sparked Essendon to a crushing win over injury-hit Melbourne in AFLW. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Coach Mick Stinear has challenged injury-ravaged Melbourne to roll up their sleeves and get to work to save their AFLW season after a humiliating 65-point loss to Essendon.

An inspired three-goal first quarter from power forward Daria Bannister set Essendon on their way and they stormed to an 11.6 (72) to 1.1 (7) win in front of 3325 fans at Windy Hill on Friday.

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