Essendon
91
Match Complete
Hawthorn
92
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| 24:42 |  | T. O'Brien | ||
| D. Smith | | 23:03 | ||
| 21:47 |  | Rushed | ||
| S. Draper | | 18:03 | ||
| 15:45 | | J. Koschitzke | ||
| 14:19 | | B. McEvoy | ||
| 11:29 | | Rushed | ||
| 9:13 | | L. Breust | ||
| 7:45 | | L. Breust | ||
| M. Redman | | 4:20 | ||
| H. Jones | | 2:52 | ||
| D. Smith | | 0:27 | ||
| 11.10 (76) | Third Quarter [+] | 12.3 (75) | ||
| 28:49 | | L. Breust | ||
| D. Parish | | 26:53 | ||
| 24:45 | | D. Moore | ||
| Rushed | | 23:30 | ||
| 22:04 | | T. Phillips | ||
| Rushed | | 18:57 | ||
| 14:09 | | H. Morrison | ||
| H. Jones | | 13:12 | ||
| 9:56 | | D. Moore | ||
| A. McDonald-Tipungwuti | | 9:17 | ||
| 7:39 | | T. Brockman | ||
| 4:47 | | D. Moore | ||
| 10.6 (66) | Second Quarter [+] | 5.3 (33) | ||
| A. McDonald-Tipungwuti | | 34:12 | ||
| 2:24 | | T. O'Brien | ||
| 30:51 | | J. O'Meara | ||
| 28:14 | | O. Hanrahan | ||
| A. McGrath | | 26:54 | ||
| D. Smith | | 25:04 | ||
| P. Wright | | 23:53 | ||
| D. Shiel | | 21:31 | ||
| Z. Merrett | | 18:11 | ||
| C. Hooker | | 13:15 | ||
| W. Snelling | | 9:09 | ||
| 6:31 | | C. Jiath | ||
| D. Parish | | 5:51 | ||
| A. McGrath | | 3:05 | ||
| 2.4 (16) | First Quarter [+] | 3.1 (19) | ||
| H. Jones | | 28:02 | ||
| 26:02 | | O. Hanrahan | ||
| 21:37 | | T. Brockman | ||
| D. Shiel | | 18:07 | ||
| J. Caldwell | | 14:26 | ||
| A. McDonald-Tipungwuti | | 12:42 | ||
| 9:45 | | H. Morrison | ||
| C. Hooker | | 8:11 | ||
| S. Draper | | 6:19 | ||
| 0:51 | | J. Ceglar | ||
The Essendon Bombers and Hawthorn Hawks will reignite their fierce rivalry once more as they clash in a Saturday night blockbuster at Marvel Stadium. Stay up to date with their AFL clash with live scores on The Roar from 7:25pm (AEDT).
A new era officially begins at the Bombers in 2021, with new coach Ben Rutten being handed the reins after completing his handover from John Worsfold. Unfortunately, the offseason was a bad one for Essendon, as they lost Joe Daniher, Adam Saad and Orazio Fantasia to rival clubs and are a popular pick to slide down the ladder – a prediction the new coach will be desperate to prove wrong.
The once-impervious Hawks seem to have a big task ahead of them too. With several members of the triple-premiership side departing, they look more vulnerable than they ever have during Alastair Clarkson’s tenure. Few are brave enough to tip a wooden spoon or thereabouts finish for a Clarkson-coached side, but a loss tonight might force many to stare down the barrel of such a prospect.
Game information
Opening bounce: 7:25pm (AEDT)
Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
TV: Fox Sports, Seven (except NSW, QLD)
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Hawthorn $1.77, Essendon $2.04 (odds via PlayUp)
Teams
Essendon
B: Jayden Laverde, Aaron Francis, Mason Redman
HB: Nick Hind, Cale Hooker, Jordan Ridley
C: Andrew McGrath, Zach Merrett, Dyson Heppell
HF: Brayden Ham, Nik Cox, Kyle Langford
F: Harrison Jones, Peter Wright, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
FOL: Sam Draper, Jye Caldwell, Dylan Shiel
I/C: Darcy Parish, Devon Smith, Ned Cahill, Will Snelling
EMG: Martin Gleeson, Tom Cutler, Archie Perkins, Nick Bryan
Hawthorn
B: Sam Frost, Kyle Hartigan, Changkouth Jiath
HB: Jarman Impey, Blake Hardwick, Harry Morrison
C: Tom Phillips, Jaeger O’Meara, Will Day
HF: Luke Breust, Jacob Koschitzke, James Worpel
F: Shaun Burgoyne, Jonathon Ceglar, Tyler Brockman
FOL: Ben McEvoy, Liam Shiels, Tom Mitchell
I/C: Oliver Hanrahan, Daniel Howe, Tim O’Brien, Dylan Moore
EMG: Mitchell Lewis, Michael Hartley, Damon Greaves, Connor Downie
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Yes whatever Clarkos secret stuff is I want some of that
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
So yes to both?
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Bombers got ahead by 39 points at half time, and hawthorn kicked 8 goals from 15 inside fifties. I know the bombers have got some injuries but that was exceptionally poor. The experiment of Ned Cahill down back got off to an ignominious start and Nik Cox is bereft of confidence. I thought Harry Jones played well but he has a worse kicking routine than Joey Daniher
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Pinkie, what happened. Didn’t see a minute of the game. Is my top eight pick as well as my tipping cactus? Or did Clarko do a Clarko?
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
I stopped watching. Disappointed in truck.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Hahaha yes I guess a combination of the good place and battle star galactic a would work
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
You just need to be more inventive. Our work email service has a net nanny. Run by a bunch of ash holes. it is complete shirt :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Rather like poor old Essendon's finishing tonight :crying: This is our payback for what we did to them last year I guess.
Courbet
Roar Rookie
It would seem that whatever Ben Rutten said to the Plyers at half time had the opposite effect. Celebrating goals on the boundary line like a supporter during the 2nd quarter was not sends the wrong message also. Bombers showing some promise but have a long way to go if they can be beaten like that by Hawthorn.
Kevo
Roar Rookie
Great come back by the Hawks! L Darcy already speaking his usual hyperbolic gibberish. .......the best game in last 10 years........... Give the gig to Daisy Pearce please.
Mark
Guest
Carn the HAWKS
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
You must be disapointed
Micko
Roar Rookie
:crying:
Micko
Roar Rookie
Calm down, you got a tip wrong...it happens. :thumbup:
Col from Brissie
Roar Guru
I initially tipped the Hawks but for some reason changed it to Essendon - silly me.
Alchemist
Roar Rookie
That aged well
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
Howsit goin Chucka?
Mango Jack
Roar Guru
Great game. Some green shoots for Hawks fans. Will day was excellent, as was Brockman, supported by some old hands ilike Burgoyne. I reckon that was Morrison's best game as well.
Kurt
Guest
GO HAWKS!!!!
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