Essendon listed key position backman, Cale Hooker, has again starred for Bendigo Bombers in their loss to Werribee at Barter Card oval.
 
The Tigers kicked 19.13 (127) to the Bombers 11.7 (73) with Hooker enhancing his chances of a senior call-up and Sam Lonergan and David Myers getting a much needed run.

Werribee Tigers 5.3 9.6 15.8 19.13 (127)
Bendigo Bombers 2.4 3.4 8.6 11.7 (73)

Bendigo goalkickers: Atkinson, Bock (2), Gamblin, Jedda, Myers, Magin, Caroll, Bellchambers, Harrsion.

Best on ground: Hooker, Lonergan, Gamblin, Myers, Flaherty, Holmes.