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    Breakers coach Petteri Koponen is confident of getting a result against Brisbane, despite being without Freddie Gillespie

    Breakers coach Petteri Koponen is confident of getting a result against Brisbane, despite being without Freddie Gillespie


    The American centre's serving a one-game ban for headbutting Sydney guard Shaun Bruce, during their final preseason hit-out last week.

    Koponen says they'll miss Gillespie's defensive prowess -- but it's a big chance for the likes of Dane Pineau .



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