Essendon gets its last shot at a finals bound side when it meets Richmond tonight at the MCG.

Here are the numbers you need to know.

Head to Head

Played: 196

Won: 104

Lost: 88

Drew: 4

Last Five

R9, 2015, Richmond 10.12 (72) d Essendon 8.11 (59) at the MCG

R20, 2014, Richmond 14.11 (95) d Essendon 11.11 (77) at the MCG

R11, 2014, Essendon 15.14 (104) d Richmond 7.12 (54) at the MCG

R23, 2013, Richmond 15.14 (104) d Essendon 9.11 (65) at the MCG

R9, 2013, Essendon 13.13 (91) d Richmond 9.8 (62) at the MCG

Key players

-       Paul Chapman has played 17 games against Richmond and lost only three times.

-       Brendon Goddard is averaging 29 possessions a game over the last seven weeks.

-       Brent Stanton had 25 disposals and seven marks last time these two sides met.

Take note

-       Essendon is ranked number two for rebounds from the defensive 50 this season.

-       Despite winning just five games this season, Essendon is ranked fourth for attendances.

-       Richmond has had more free kicks than any other side this season.