We take a look at the numbers ahead of Sunday’s #EmbracingIndia match at Etihad Stadium between Essendon and Western Bulldogs.

Head to Head 

Played: 156

Essendon: 94

Western Bulldogs: 60

Draws: 2

Last Five:

Round 18, 2014 Essendon 15.11 (101) d Western Bulldogs 14.10 (94) Etihad Stadium

Round 7, 2014 Essendon 10.13 (73) d Western Bulldogs 9.11 (65) Etihad Stadium

Round 16, 2013 Essendon 18.13 (121) d Western Bulldogs 14.6 (90) Etihad Stadium 

Round 14, 2012 Essendon 21.14 (140) d Western Bulldogs 8.8 (56) Etihad Stadium

Round 21, 2011 Essendon 23.12 (150) d Western Bulldogs 15.11 (101) Etihad Stadium 

Key Players:

- Jake Carlisle was the key to the win last season with eight goals.

-  Jackson Macrae has had no issues collecting the ball against Essendon; the speedy forward has managed 57 disposals in the sides last two encounters.

- Jake Stringer kicked five goals in the Bulldogs round 18 loss last season.

Take Note:

- Essendon recorded its second biggest score of the season last weekend. 

- Brent Stanton has the fourth most kicks in the AFL this season.

- Essendon have won the last five matches between the two sides.