Sunday's round one matchup of Essendon and Box Hill ended in a draw after an even contest throughout.

The Bombers were unable to secure the win in what was Mia-Rae Clifford's 100th VFLW match, becoming the first player in history to reach the milestone.

The contest saw both sides finish with exactly the same possession count, with inaccuracy hurting Box Hill's chances of securing the win. 

Essendon were effective in sharing the goal kicking responsibilities, with the side seeing four different individual goal scorers.

AFLW listed player Renee Tierney was highly influential throughout, seeing the ball 21 times, whilst also laying 11 tackles and kicking one goal. 

Co-captain Courtney Ugle was also effective at accumulating the ball finishing with 18 possessions.

With a 20 differential in inside 50s favouring the Hawks, Essendon's backline stood tall and effectively repelled Box Hill's advances all match.

Tamsin Crook, Alex Morcom and Bella Clarke were all key components in the Bomber's backline. 

The game finished in tense circumstances, where neither side was able to convert in the final minutes, resulting in a draw.

The VFLW Bombers will next face the Saints on Sunday, April 2 away at Trevor Barker Beach Oval.

ESSENDON        1.1     3.2     3.2     4.3    (27)
BOX HILL           1.1     1.3     2.7     3.9    (27)

GOALS
Essendon: Hurrell, Sargent, Tierney, Wilson

BEST
Essendon: Tierney, Ugle, Clarke, Morcom, Hurrell