Essendon
99
Match Complete
Sydney Swans
101
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| J. Menzie |  | 28:28 | ||
| 27:13 |  | Rushed | ||
| Rushed | | 24:09 | ||
| 22:34 | | T. Papley | ||
| Rushed | | 21:18 | ||
| S. Durham | | 20:00 | ||
| P. Wright | | 15:45 | ||
| 14:31 | | S. Wicks | ||
| P. Wright | | 11:06 | ||
| K. Langford | | 7:31 | ||
| 5:58 | | T. Papley | ||
| Rushed | | 5:07 | ||
| 3:41 | | C. Mills | ||
| 10.6 (66) | Third Quarter [+] | 14.7 (91) | ||
| P. Wright | | 24:07 | ||
| 22:36 | | B. Campbell | ||
| 18:43 | | L. McDonald | ||
| A. Perkins | | 14:07 | ||
| K. Langford | | 12:14 | ||
| N. Martin | | 9:47 | ||
| 7:46 | | T. Papley | ||
| J. Caldwell | | 6:52 | ||
| 6:09 | | H. McLean | ||
| 3:04 | | I. Heeney | ||
| 1:22 | | E. Gulden | ||
| 7.4 (46) | Second Quarter [+] | 10.5 (65) | ||
| 28:31 | | S. Wicks | ||
| 27:20 | | W. Hayward | ||
| 26:05 | | J. Amartey | ||
| 23:19 | | J. McInerney | ||
| 22:03 | | C. Mills | ||
| 19:05 | | L. McDonald | ||
| N. Bryan | | 17:04 | ||
| B. Hobbs | | 15:01 | ||
| 13:43 | | C. Warner | ||
| A. Perkins | | 11:55 | ||
| K. Langford | | 7:38 | ||
| 6:24 | | J. Amartey | ||
| 3:46 | | J. Amartey | ||
| 5.2 (32) | First Quarter [+] | 5.1 (31) | ||
| P. Wright | | 30:46 | ||
| J. Caldwell | | 28:01 | ||
| P. Wright | | 25:45 | ||
| 22:53 | | J. Amartey | ||
| 21:03 | | I. Heeney | ||
| N. Bryan | | 18:56 | ||
| 15:13 | | J. Amartey | ||
| 12:19 | | S. Wicks | ||
| K. Langford | | 9:24 | ||
| N. Hind | | 7:15 | ||
| 6:11 | | Rushed | ||
| 3:45 | | S. Wicks | ||
| K. Langford | | 0:24 | ||
The season is on the line for Essendon and Sydney as they lock horns at Marvel Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores from 7:25pm (AEST).
Having been fifth just a fortnight ago, the Bombers’ two losses to Geelong and the Western Bulldogs have seen them fall outside the eight, and are in danger of squandering their excellent start to life under Brad Scott.
The Swans, meanwhile, are beginning to motor at long last, winning two in a row and losing just once in their past five; sitting eleventh, another victory would help them continue to bridge the gap between themselves and the top eight.
Game Information
Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
First bounce: 7:25pm (AEST)
TV: Channel 7, Fox Footy
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Bombers $2.30, Swans $1.62 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Essendon
B: A. McGrath, B. Zerk-Thatcher, J. Kelly
HB: D. Heppell, J. Laverde, M. Redman
C: N. Martin, A. Perkins, S. Durham
HF: N. Cox, P. Wright, J. Caldwell
F: M. Guelfi, K. Langford, B. Hobbs
R: A. Phillips, D. Parish, Z. Merrett (c)
I/C: W. Snelling, N. Hind, N. Bryan, J. Menzie
EMG: E. Tsatas, K. Baldwin, A. Davey, A. McDonald-Tipungwuti
IN: Hind (R19 sub), Menzie.
OUT: Ridley, Stringer.
Sydney
B: D. Rampe (c), T. McCartin, H. Cunningham
HB: O. Florent, N. Blakey, J. Lloyd
C: E. Gulden, L. Parker (c), B. Campbell
HF: I. Heeney, L. McDonald, S. Wicks
F: T. Papley, L. Franklin, J. Amartey
R: H. McLean, Ch. Warner, C. Mills (c)
I/C: J. Rowbottom, W Hayward, J. McInerney, R. Fox
EMG: D. Stephens, R. Clarke, A. Francis, J. Buller
NO CHANGE
Megeng
Roar Rookie
Don't get too excited. They were lucky to win this one. The bookies know where they are at.
Chris Lewis
Roar Guru
we have really fallen off the cliff last five weeks. Hopefully we can win at least two of last four.
Chanon
Roar Rookie
The worm has turned for the Swans good stuff mate, next week Giants ( they are a V.G contested footy team. Match them in the coalface & you’ll be ok :thumbup:
junk
Roar Rookie
Given the help they got from their 4 assistants, I reckon Essendon have a problem.
junk
Roar Rookie
Correct. I thought the umpiring was awful and really favoured the Bombers. I assumed it would even up as the game progressed. I was wrong. It is not the number of free kicks that influences a game. It is: a. when and where they are awarded AND b. the free kicks that aren't awarded AND c. the late play on calls.
Roger of Sydney
Roar Rookie
Watty I am confused you say the Swans are too defensive yet they can't defend
.kraM
Roar Rookie
What a boring life you must lead.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
I have 5 of 6. Thought Port would win by 60 points at least.
watty
Roar Rookie
:sick: :laughing: lol keep dreaming. This club will get smashed next wk and will not win another premiership under longmire. He is past it. Need a more attack minded coach who has a few plans to change things up rather than just nothing
Dingo
Roar Rookie
Keep it coming Watty, the more comments the better chance we have of winning
watty
Roar Rookie
Bombers really should have won that, dominated every key stat but scoreboard. Even then they had swans by the throat
watty
Roar Rookie
Lol if Swans need a good luck charm, they truly are pathetic. Always good for a decent choke for at least 1 qtr a game. Good sides don't let a 30-odd point lead slip. But these are the times under longmire. That last quarter was a disgrace.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Very frustrating game from the Bombers there. I think we are going to have to cut aggressively at the end of the year
watty
Roar Rookie
Swans to get utterly smashed by the giants next wk. Got belted in all key indicators except score board. And lucky that essendon didn't run right over them Were as solid as water in 4th quarter.
Dingo
Roar Rookie
When you come on board Watty we win. Keep up the comments mate you are our good luck charm
watty
Roar Rookie
Lol they didn't deserve it. Got smashed in all key indicators. Can't wait till they get smashed by the giants. Played alright until 4th qtr. Then decided to just defend ( and rather crappily i might add). This is why swans will not play finals this year
Bernie Vinson
Roar Rookie
Well managed by the umpires - any marginal transgression by Swans esp early was freekicked by the umpires and Bombers didnt appear to be subject to holding the ball rule. I notice they put up the free kick board early but dropped it after it got embarrassing...
Dingo
Roar Rookie
You helped us win Watty, thanks mate
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XI
Roar Guru
Swans dodged a bullet there. Got away with a huge choke job