Essendon and North Melbourne rebounded from disappointing losses last week.

Tonight they meet in a crucial clash at Etihad Stadium.

Here are the numbers you need to know.

Head to Head

Played: 152

Won: 96

Lost: 55

Draw: 1

Last Five

R7, 2015, North Melbourne 13.15 (93) d Essendon 12.10 (82) at Etihad Stadium

2EF, 2014, North Melbourne 14.9 (93) d Essendon 12.9 (81) at the MCG

R1, 2014, Essendon 15.9 (99) d North Melbourne 9.6 (60) at Etihad Stadium

R21, 2013, North Melbourne 17.13 (115) d Essendon 9.16 (70) at Etihad Stadium

R20, 2012, North Melbourne 15.10 (100) d Essendon 11.10 (76) at Etihad Stadium

Key players

-       Michael Hurley kept Jesse Hogan to one goal last week while gathering 24 disposals himself.

-       Dyson Heppell had 29 possessions last time these two teams met.

-       Ben Cunnington is ranked in the top five for clearances and contested possessions.

Take Note

-       Essendon is the third best side in the AFL for rebounds from the defensive 50.

-       North Melbourne is ranked third for centre clearances this season.

-       Last week’s Essendon side had 1,318 less games experience than North Melbourne’s team.