Here are all the key numbers you need to know as the Bombers prepare to take on the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium later today.

Head to Head

Played: 4

Won: 4

Lost: 0

Draw: 0 

Last Four

R22, 2014, Essendon 16.12 (108) d Gold Coast 13.11 (89) at Etihad Stadium

R12, 2013, Essendon 17.13 (115) d Gold Coast 11.6 (72) at Etihad Stadium

R3, 2012, Essendon 15.15 (105) d Gold Coast 13.10 (88) at Metricon Stadium

R6, 2011, Essendon 31.11 (197) d Gold Coast 8.10 (58) at Etihad Stadium
 

Key Players

-       Brendon Goddard was the difference last time these sides met gathering 28 possessions and kicking three goals.

-       Jayden Laverde has shown some promising signs in the last three weeks averaging 18 touches.

-       Michael Hurley returns to the side after three weeks out.  He had 27 possessions, 12 marks and kicked two goals when the side’s met last season.

Take note

-       Brent Stanton is averging 30 possessions per game across the last six weeks.

-       Despite winning just three games this season, the Suns are ranked 6^th for centre clearances.

-       Essendon has never lost to Gold Coast.