Essendon is chasing its fifth win of the season and its second victory over Hawthorn when the sides meet at the MCG.

Here is how the numbers stack up ahead of the big clash.

Head to Head

Played: 157

Won: 96

Lost: 61

Draw: 0 

Last Five

R2, 2015, Essendon 12.6 (78) d Hawthorn 11.10 (76) at the MCG

R2, 2014, Hawthorn 13.12 (90) d Essendon 12.14 (86) at Etihad Stadium

R18, 2013, Hawthorn 22.11 (143) d Essendon 13.9 (87) at Etihad Stadium

R18, 2012, Hawthorn 27.18 (180) d Essendon 12.14 (86) at Etihad Stadium

R14, 2011, Hawthorn 23.8 (146) d Essendon 12.9 (81) at the MCG

Key Players

-       Dyson Heppell had 34 possessions when the sides met in round two.

-       Jordan Lewis gathered 15 disposals when the Hawks lost to the Bombers earlier this season.

-       Jason Winderlich will play his first game of the year and will line up on one of the Hawks dangerous forwards.

Take Note

-       The Hawks are ranked first for disposals, averaging 396.7 per game, while the Bombers are third, with 381 per game.

-       Essendon are fifth for rebounds from the defensive 50 while Hawthorn are 17^th.

-       Five of the top nine uncontested possession gatherers in the AFL are from the Hawks.