Here are some of the key numbers from the Bombers loss to Melbourne on Sunday.
10
That how many points the Bombers kicked in the second and third quarters. From 14 scoring shots, the Dons managed four goals. In the same period Melbourne kicked ten goals from 15 scoring shots.
-8
Melbourne led the centre clearances 18-10. Jack Viney and Clayton Oliver had eight between them. Jobe Watson had four for the Bombers.
13
Brendon Goddard continued his good form for the Bombers. He had 31 disposals including 13 contested possessions. The Crichton Medal winner is averaging 28 possessions and four tackles per game this year. That’s his highest weekly return in those two categories since he joined the Bombers.
21
Essendon took 21 contested marks compared to nine from the Demons. Both Michael Hurley and Joe Daniher pulled down 13 marks, including four contested marks each.
10
The Demons were able to kick ten goals as a direct result of an Essendon turnover.
47
Throughout the first three quarters the Bombers disposal efficiency inside the forward 50 was 47 per cent. The Demons operated at 62 per cent in that period.
