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Anna Harrington

Heppell to retire after seeing Bombers through dark era

Set to retire, Dyson Heppell has been been described as the glue that's held Essendon together. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

Essendon stalwart Dyson Heppell will retire likely without the team success he craved, but as a pivotal figure in helping the AFL club move on from its darkest era.

Former captain Heppell announced on Tuesday he will hang up the boots at season's end.

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