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Oliver Caffrey

Rutten labels Bombers star Stringer 'poor'

Jake Stringer kicks the ball during the Bombers' defeat by Carlton. (AAP)

Essendon coach Ben Rutten has labelled Jake Stringer "poor" after the under-performing star's quiet showing in the Bombers' 150th anniversary game.

Returning for his first match in six weeks after a hamstring injury, Stringer had little impact during his nine possessions in Friday night's 26-point defeat against Carlton.

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