We take a look at the numbers ahead of Saturday’s game against the Crows.

Head to Head 

Played: 33

Essendon: 18

Adelaide:15

Draws: -

Last Five:

Round 14, 2014 Essendon 15.11 (101) d Adelaide 14.8 (92) Etihad Stadium

Round 1, 2013 Essendon 18.9 (117) d Adelaide 11.16(82) AAMI Stadium

Round 19, 2012 Adelaide 16.8 (104) d Essendon 15.10 (100) AAMI Stadium

Round 17, 2011 Essendon 12.12 (84) d Adelaide 10.13 (73) AAMI Stadium

Round 19, 2010 Adelaide 19.10 (124) d 5.10 (40) Essendon AAMI Stadium 

Key Players:

- Brendon Goddard dominated last time these two met, collecting 32 possessions and kicking a goal

-  Scott Thompson recorded a huge 41 disposals for the Crows in the last clash

- Ben Howlett kicked four goals and collected 25 disposals in the 2013 come from behind victory

Take Note:

- Cale Hooker is currently ranked second in the AFL for marks, with 135 

- Tayte Pears will play his first game since 2013. He hasn’t played against the Crows since 2012

- Essendon have won the last two matches against the Crows