We take a look at the numbers between Essendon and Port Adelaide ahead of Saturday night's match at Adelaide Oval.

Head to Head
Played 24
Port Adelaide 14
Essendon 10
Draws 0

Last Five
R15, 2013, Essendon 18.10 (118) d Port Adelaide 12.16 (88) at Etihad Stadium

R16, 2012, Essendon 19.13 (127) d Port Adelaide 11.11 (77) at AAMI Stadium

R2, 2012, Essendon 16.15 (111) d Port Adelaide 13.8 (86) at Etihad Stadium

R23, 2011, Essendon 17.18 (120) d Port Adelaide 17.11 (113) at Etihad Stadium

R7, 2010, Port Adelaide 17.7 (109) d Essendon 16.10 (106) at Etihad Stadium

Key Players

• Cale Hooker had a breakout season in 2013 and his match against Port Adelaide was arguably his best, collecting 13 marks and 30 disposals on his way to picking up two Brownlow votes

• Brad Ebert was in terrific form when the two teams last met, producing a 36-disposal display that included 12 inside 50’s

• The Bombers have opted to go in without big man Tom Bellchambers. He had a night out in the club’s last encounter with Port Adelaide; the Bomber big man booted five goals in a display that earned him three Brownlow votes

Take Note

• This game will mark Essendon’s first appearance at the Adelaide Oval after both Adelaide teams relocated from AAMI Stadium during the pre season – the Bombers will be hoping for better luck at the new venue, recording only nine wins from 30 appearances at AAMI Stadium

• Essendon’s win against Port Adelaide in 2013 was the club’s fourth consecutive victory against the Power; Essendon’s longest streak against the club

• Matches between Port Adelaide and Essendon tend to be high scoring affairs, with a team scoring 100-plus points in all bar one game since 2003