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Asked why Saturday’s regular-season finale in Edmonton matters, Winnipeg Blue Bomber Chris Randle had a list of reasons.

Among them, the predictable comments about being a professional, doing the job you’re paid to do and representing your organization and yourself.

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But the item at the top of Randle’s list was the most interesting.

“Because this is where the Grey Cup’s going to be,” Randle said as the Bombers wrapped up their final full practice, Thursday.

That’s a not-so-little detail that probably not everybody has thought about as the Bombers prepare for a game that has no bearing on the standings.

At 10-7, Winnipeg is locked into third place, while 8-9 Edmonton is out of the playoff picture.

But Randle sees Saturday’s tilt as a chance to create some karma at Commonwealth Stadium, with one eye on cashing in on that karma, Nov. 25.

“Maybe I shouldn’t have said it,” Randle said when asked to expand. “But I just play it out in my head where I want to be, what my goals are. I mean, that’s where the Grey Cup’s at, so why not make that our home field? Why not go 2-0 there? Why not bring a little extra motivation to the game?”