Here are all the numbers you need to know ahead of Essendon’s big match against West Coast this afternoon.
Head to Head
Played: 48
Essendon: 27
West Coast: 21
Draws: 0
Last Five
R21, 2014, Essendon 11.11 (77) d West Coast 11.8 (74) at Etihad Stadium
R20, 2013, West Coast 18.12 (120) d Essendon 9.13 (67) at Etihad Stadium
R13, 2013, Essendon 15.8 (98) d West Coast 13.13 (91) at Subiaco Oval
R7, 2012, Essendon 16.17 (113) d West Coast 7.10 (52) at Etihad Stadium
R22, 2011, West Coast 20.14 (134) d Essendon 11.11 (77) at Subiaco Oval
Key Players
- Josh Kennedy is the leading goal kicker in the AFL this season with 40 majors so far.
- Jobe Watson collected 29 touches when Bombers beat the Eagles in Perth in 2013.
- Michael Hurley is in fantastic form and could line up on any one of Josh Hill, Josh Kennedy or Jack Darling.
Take note
- Only one side (Richmond) has received more free kicks than West Coast this season.
- The Bombers won the last meeting between the two sides when they came from 23 points down at half-time to defeat the Eagles last season.
- Matt Priddis, Ben Howlett and Jamie Cripps are the top three ranked players for tackles in the competition.
