Coming off a disappointing loss, the Bombers will look to bounce back today against an in-form Brisbane side hoping to secure its third win in a row.
Here is how the numbers stack up;
Head to Head
Played: 41
Essendon: 23
Brisbane: 16
Draw: 1
Last Five:
R8, 2014 Essendon 9.11 (65) d Brisbane 8.9 (57) Gabba
R8, 2013 Brisbane 14.12 (96) d Essendon 12.14 (86) Etihad Stadium
R6, 2012 Essendon 19.15 (129) d Brisbane 9.8 (62) Etihad Stadium
R8, 2011 Essendon 15.12 (102) d Brisbane 9.12 (66) Gabba
R21, 2010 Brisbane 14.11 (95) d Essendon 10.8 (68) Etihad Stadium
Key Players
- Dayne Beams has been the key man for the Lions in the last fortnight, collecting 61 disposals across the two victories.
- Essendon’s match against Collingwood has been the only game Travis Colyer has failed to kick a goal in this season.
- Stefan Martin is on fire in the ruck. He gathered 24 possessions and had 27 hit-outs last week against Port Adelaide.
Take Note
- Essendon average 375.4 disposals per game, the 4th highest in the competition. The Lions only manage 339.9 per game leaving (17th overall).
- It was a high possession game last time they met with four players (Tom Rockliff, Brendon Goddard, Jobe Watson and Dyson Heppell) all managing to have more than 30 possessions.
- Brisbane’s small forwards are dangerous with Josh Green and Allen Christensen kicking five goals between them.
