Essendon plays its final game of the season today against Collingwood at the MCG.

Here are the numbers you need to know.

Head to Head

Played: 231

Won: 100

Lost: 127

Draws: 4

Last Five

R4, 2015, Collingwood 9.15 (69) d Essendon 6.13 (49) at the MCG

R17, 2014, Essendon 16.7 (103) d Collingwood 5.9 (39) at the MCG

R6, 2014, Collingwood 12.11 (83) d Essendon 8.12 (60) at the MCG

R19, 2013, Collingwood 20.13 (133) d Essendon 7.12 (54) at the MCG

R5, 2013, Essendon 18.13 (121) d Collingwood 10.15 (75) at the MCG

Key players

-       Brent Stanton is averaging 30 possessions per game over the last eight weeks.

-       Cale Hooker was Essendon’s best player against Collingwood earlier this season, keeping Travis Cloke quiet.

-       Michael Hurley is averaging 21 disposals per game this season.

Take note

-       If Joe Daniher can add two goals to his season tally of 34, he will become Essendon’s most prolific goal kicker in a single season since Matthew Lloyd in 2008.

-       Essendon ranks fourth for attendances this season.

-       Dustin Fletcher played against Collingwood 35 times for 19 wins.