Played 3
Essendon 3
Gold Coast 0
Draws 0

Last Three
R12, 2013, Essendon 17.13 (115) d Gold Coast 11.6 (72) at Etihad Stadium
R3, 2012, Essendon 15.15 (105) d Gold Coast (88) at Metricon Stadium
R6, 2011, Essendon 31.11 (197) d Gold Coast 8.10 (58) at Etihad Stadium

Key Players
• The Bombers will breathe a sigh of relief that Gary Ablett won't be lining up on Saturday. Ablett loves playing against most teams and the Bombers are no exception, averaging 37 disposals and a goal a game since joining the Suns.

• Joe Daniher had his best performance in his short career in last year’s match against the Suns, taking five contested marks in the first half alone, the most amount of contested marks taken by an Essendon player in a game since records have been taken.

• Brendon Goddard has his best game of the year against the Suns last year, collecting 38 disposals and 12 marks.

Take Note
• Essendon first quarter against the Suns in 2011 was the highest first quarter score in VFL/AFL history.

• Gold Coast currently have a combined percentage of 52.28 in games against Essendon, their third lowest behind their records against Sydney and Geelong.

• Essendon is one of six team to score 100-plus points in every game they’ve played against the Suns