ESSENDON
V
MELBOURNE
74
112
Preview
Both of these sides had very different experiences last weekend. Essendon had an emotional win over Collingwood on ANZAC Day, while Melbourne succumbed to the late run of the Tigers.
Joe Daniher showed just exactly how good he can be on the weekend, and will look to continue on from that performance. He will take extra confidence out of the fact that Jack Riewoldt kicked six goals against the Demons on the weekend.
There has been talk about the aggressiveness of Jack Viney, and whether it is over the top. Expect the youngster to come out with a point to prove, after questions were raised about his play.
The Demons will be buoyed by the return of Jordan Lewis, who has completed his three week suspension. That, along with with the inconsistency of the Bombers, should mean that Melbourne get back on the winners list this round.
However, Jesse Hogan will not play due to the passing of his father, which will limit the Dees up forward.
Tip:ย Demons by 10.
Team Line-Ups
Essendon |
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IN | M. Dea, M. Gleeson, T. Bellchambers, B. Howlett, C. McKenna | ||||||||||||||||
OUT | B. Stanton, A. Francis, M. Leuenberger, J. Kelly, P. Ambrose | ||||||||||||||||
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Melbourne |
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IN | J. Lewis, M. Hannan, C. Pedersen, O. McDonald, T. Bugg | ||||||||||||||||
OUT | B. Stretch, J. Hogan, T. Smith, J. Spencer, J. Harmes | ||||||||||||||||
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Team Stats
Essendon
Melbourne
Player Stats
Essendon
Melbourne
Summary
Score Breakdown
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
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2.2 14 |
4.8 32 |
6.12 48 |
10.14 74 |
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2.4 16 |
4.6 30 |
12.9 81 |
17.10 112 |
Best On Ground