Essendon has produced a stunning come-from-behind performance to pinch victory over Carlton by nine points at Windy Hill on Saturday.

The Blues led all day, but two late Bomber goals – courtesy of Sam Conforti and Nick Bryan – in the dying minutes sealed the 12.8 (80) to 10.11 (71) win.

James Stewart was a focal point in his switch to the forward line, finishing with three goals to go with his 22 disposals, while Kaine Baldwin and mid-season recruit Jye Menzie each contributed two majors.

Essendon’s No.3 pick from the 2022 NAB AFL Mid-season Rookie Draft, Massimo D'Ambrosio, was also impressive with 33 touches and five marks, while Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (25 disposals, 11 marks) continued his strong VFL form in defence.

The win marks the Bombers' second in a row, following their one-point victory over Coburg at Windy Hill in round 10.

They'll look to continue their mid-season turnaround when they visit Sandringham at Trevor Barker Beach Oval on Saturday.

See the extended highlights from yesterday's VFL win over Carlton below.

ESSENDON  2.1  5.6  9.7  12.8 (80)
CARLTON  5.3  6.5  10.10  10.11 (71)

Goals: Stewart 3, Baldwin 2, Menzie 2, Bryan, Conforti, Golds, Hird, Waterman

Disposals: D'Ambrosio 33, Bernacki 29, Zerk-Thatcher 25, Stewart 22, Ham 20