Essendon vs Melbourne: AFL live scores
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Essendon will be keen to extend their run of form against an underperforming Melbourne. We’ll have live scores from 7.40pm AEST.
Luke Darcy has said that the Bombers can win the flag on the back of what they’ve shown so far this season, such is the hype surrounding them right now.
Last week, as expected, they accounted for the GWS Giants, winning by 66 points.
David Zaharakis had 32 touches and a goal, while Tom Bellchambers and Patrick Ryder were both multiple goal kickers who had a fair share of the hitouts.
The Bombers now sit in second place on the ladder, being one of only two teams – West Coast the other – to have eight wins and a loss to their name.
The Demons are most definitely at the other end of the hype scale right now, with everyone seemingly lining up to pot them.
Last week, as expected, they went down to Carlton, trailing by 58 points at the final siren.
The concern for Mark Neeld would be that they only registered one goal in the entire second half. Mitch Clark had three goals for the match, while Nathan Jones was the best ball winner with 27 disposals.
Melbourne are last on the ladder and are yet to win a game. Their percentage is 51.
Dustin Fletcher, Leroy Jetta and Kyle Hardingham are back for Essendon. Out of the side are Mark McVeigh, Henry Slattery and Tayte Pears.
Melbourne have brought in Colin Sylvia and Joel Macdonald for Jamie Bennell and James Sellar.
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11:03am
Swampy said | 11:03am | Report comment
What disappointed me more than anything was what appeared to be an attitude of ‘this is a terrible team we are playing, we’ll end up beating them…’ throughout the first 3/4. By the time the intensity required was found Melbourne had gained the scent of victory which was too much to overcome by a less than committed Bombers outfit.
What scares me is that this same attitude was apparent against Gold Coast and it wasn’t sorted for last night’s match.
To be top 4 a team must put away bottom 8 sides. Essendon has struggled to do this against each inferior opponent this season.
The ramifications of such a loss is the potential to miss a home final or 2. Based on how the Bombers performed in the conditions, you wouldn’t back them against say Sydney or Adelaide on a rainy day.
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8:16am
Jmb bricklayers said | 8:16am | Report comment
Well done Melbourne that’s going to stop all bomber supporters walking around with there head up there backsides ! Ha ha ha
11:36pm
Dan said | 11:36pm | Report comment
terrible failure, losing to a side of mebournes sort, ridiculous really, bombers are not top 4 on that performance.
10:46pm
Nathan of Perth said | 10:46pm | Report comment
Wow, hell of a round so far – Eagles better come out firing tomorrow because this isn’t the round to be caught snoozing!
7:04pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:04pm | Report comment
DID I CALL IT, OR WHAT???
10:14pm
Swampy said | 10:14pm | Report comment
Let’s just hope the Bombers secure a home final at Etihad cause I’m not sure I could handle them chancing wet conditions ever again
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10:19am
The Cattery said | 10:19am | Report comment
the curse of Etihad
10:08pm
The Cattery said | 10:08pm | Report comment
Great win Dees!!
We haven’t seen too many bottom teams upset top teams the past five years – so this is fantastic for the comp in what already has been a great season.
10:07pm
TomC said | 10:07pm | Report comment
You little ripper! What a sensational performance by Melbourne! If ever a group of fans deserved a win like this, it’s the Melbourne fans.
9:42pm
TomC said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Come on Melbourne!
9:34pm
Dan said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Bombers – sort it out, terrifyingly poor, OR, is it the Dees, finally playing well? too bloody, as a bombers supporter lets hope its te same story as last week!
9:06pm
The Cattery said | 9:06pm | Report comment
The dees with an unlikely lead at half-time. It’s wet weather footy, anything can happen from here.
9:21pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Dons are asserting themselves in the third quarter. Carlton against Pooort on the other hand …
8:29pm
Cameron Larkin said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Melbourne getting on top but don’t go the early crow … the Dons will fight back. calm down commentators!
8:28pm
Norm said | 8:28pm | Report comment
What’s happening here…..Melbourne in front!
8:15pm
Cameron Larkin said | 8:15pm | Report comment
It’s a shame that the radio coverage is slightly delayed. BT and the boy are hurting my ears.
6:56pm
Titus said | 6:56pm | Report comment
Great interview with Simple Plan, just……..really good….i barely cringed.