It’s one of the biggest games of the year. Here is how the numbers stack up ahead of the Essendon and Collingwood Anzac Day blockbuster.
Head to Head
Played: 230
Essendon: 100
Collingwood: 126
Draws: 4
Last Five:
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
R23, 2012, Collingwood 14.20 (104) d Essendon 10.12 (72) at the MCG
Key players
- Travis Cloke has kicked more goals against Essendon than any other team in the competition.
- Jake Carlisle kicked four goals and took 19 marks last time the sides met.
- Brent Stanton is warming into the season nicely. He collected 28 hard running possessions last week.
Take note
- In final quarters so far this year, the Bombers have kicked five goals combined against 11 from opponents.
- The Magpies have won more contested possessions than any team so far in 2015.
- James Hird, Dustin Fletcher and Nathan Buckley all featured in the Anzac Day draw in 1995.
