Essendon
Essendon
21.10.136
MCG
FRIDAY, 26 JUNE 2009
Full Time
Carlton
9.13.67
Carlton
 
Essendon
2 R Dyson 0.1
4 J Watson
5 B Stanton 1.0
6 A Monfries 5.0
8 J Winderlich 0.1
9 B Prismall
12 A Welsh
13 A Lovett 3.1
14 S Lonergan
15 C Dempsey 0.1
16 T Pears
18 M Lloyd 4.1
20 H Slattery
21 H Skipworth 2.0
25 S Lucas 3.2
26 C Hooker
29 A Davey 1.0
30 P Ryder 1.0
31 D Fletcher
37 K Reimers 1.0
39 H Hocking
42 N Lovett-Murray
Preview: Essendon v Carlton
By Jon Pierik, Sportal

VENUE & TIME: MCG, Friday June 26, 7.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 229, Carlton 117, Essendon 108, 4 draws
LAST TIME: Essendon 17.14 (116) def Carlton 16.16 (112), Round 3, 2009 at the MCG

WALKING WOUNDED: Chris Judd required minor nose surgery after it was smashed against St Kilda in Round 12 but he was back training a few days later and will be fit to play. Key Blues defender Bret Thornton (hamstring) was a late withdrawal from the Round 12 clash and will need to pass a fitness test, as will Simon Wiggins (hamstring). Andrew Walker is close to returning from shoulder surgery.
The Bombers will continue to rely on Patrick Ryder in the ruck because Jason Laycock (foot) Scott Gumbleton (back) and David Hille (knee) won't be back soon. Half-forward Henry Slattery is recovering from a hamstring strain but is expected to miss another week.

FORM: This looms as a true blockbuster. Both teams are 6-6 and just inside the top eight so a win is vital to remain not only in contention for the finals but a serious threat for the top four. The Bombers had dropped three of their last four games heading into the mid-season break but kick-started their campaign by trampling Melbourne with hard-running and a ferocious attack on the footy after half-time. The Blues may have lost to the unbeaten Saints leading into the week off but the nine-point defeat clearly showed they are on the rise. The Blues gave up a five-goal start that night but showed composure to grind their way back into the contest.

WHO'S HOT: Former Cat Brent Prismall was in fine form against the Demons and has added to the Bombers' midfield depth. Jobe Watson continues to have a fine season, pocketing 28 touches against the Demons and becoming more proficient with his kicking and shots at goal. Scott Lucas has been a goal-kicking threat since returning to the side, booting four against the Crows and three against the Demons.
For the Blues, midfield gems Judd (27 possessions per week), Bryce Gibbs (26) and Marc Murphy (25) have enjoyed consistent seasons. Shaun Grigg has been an important inclusion.

WE THINK: We'll go with the Blues - but only just. These clubs were involved in another epic the last time they met when a desperate Ryder tackle on Murphy in the dying seconds when the young Blue surged towards goal sealed the result. Murphy and Gibbs were kept relatively quiet that night, but the absence of key midfielder Mark McVeigh (suspension) this time will hurt the Bombers. Matthew Lloyd drilled five goals last time in a return to form and has always thrived on playing the Blues. Counterpart Brendan Fevola kicked 4.7 and will be keen for redemption against a side he has traditionally done well against. Blues by 6 points.
Q4 32:00 - The game is over and the Blues are a shattered team, Essendon 21.10.136 defeat Carlton 9.13.67 by 69 points. The Bombers showed the Blues a clean pair of heels and blistering pace to win easily.
Q4 31:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Reimers to Lovett to Ryder, who marks and will go back and kick the goal. He kicked the ball as the siren sounded and ended the game on an exclamation mark!
Q4 30:00 - Reimers has a long speculator and it falls just short, the Blues will clear.
Q4 28:00 - Stevens takes the ball and is descended upon by three Bombers, they are running and hunting in packs and the Blues are just not able to get into the game.
Q4 27:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Prismall is playing so well, he grabs the ball and then delivers it centimetre perfect to a leading Monfries. Monfries takes the kick and he has his 5th goal of the night.
Q4 25:00 - Betts is ridden into the ground and will receive a free kick. However he has cramp and we will have to wait while he limbers up. He kicks and misses.
Q4 24:00 - Davey lays a great tackle and forces the turn over, however his teammate then proceeds to kick the ball out of bounds on the full.
Q4 22:00 - BEHIND BLUES - O'hAilpin marks 40 out and on no angle to speak of. This should be a certain goal, but the kick reflects the Blues' dirty night and Setanta has a point.
Q4 21:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Another long running shot is sprayed wide by Dempsey. The Bombers lead by 59 points.
Q4 19:00 - The game has started to slow down as we approach the final stanza of this term.
Q4 18:00 - Lucas was helped off by the trainers after that last goal, not sure why but the Bombers' fans will be holding their breath.
Q4 17:00 - The Bombers are hitting the ball hard and the Blues are reeling, and in good news for the Dons' fans, they don't look like taking their foot of the pedal.
Q4 15:00 - GOAL BLUES - Finally the ball falls for the hapless Blues. Judd finds himself with the ball running into goal and drills it through, Carlton's first of the term and second of the half.
Q4 14:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Stevens falls over in the goal square and Lucas say, 'thank you very much' and soccers the ball through for another Essendon goal.
Q4 13:00 - Carlton where coming but the Bombers have been and gone, Essendon lead by 58 points half way through the last term.
Q4 12:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Prismall finds Lloyd 40 metres out just in from the boundary line, the skipper goes back and kicks another Essendon goal.
Q4 11:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - It is the Lovett show as he kicks at the ball in mid-air and slams home his third goal of the night.
Q4 09:00 - There will be plenty of questions asked of the Blues this week, Fevola has had one touch since half time, their defence is in tatters and their mid field looks slow.
Q4 08:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - The replay showed that the Umpire was wrong but Lovett will have a shot from 20 metres out on the boundary line, somehow he threads it through - Goal Dons.
Q4 06:00 - As the disappointed Blues' fans begin to drift out of the stadium, Carlton have another brain freeze as Jamison kicks the ball into Lovett and it ricochets back into Jamison and out on the full.
Q4 05:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lovett finds Monfries just inside the arc and near the boundary line. Monfries is a good kick, he is a great kick...goal to the Bombers.
Q4 04:00 - Somehow Lovett takes a great mark over Hampson, he hangs in the air for an eternity until he grabs the ball and plunges back to earth.
Q4 03:00 - Stevens is having a dirty night the ball took a dirty bounce and Welsh took the ball and launched into attack.
Q4 02:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Judd has a mark 30 metres out on a wide angle, he hovers over the ball and then kicks...a point. Welsh has had the Carlton skipper well covered so far tonight.
Q4 01:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola has a flying shot and the ball sails wide, first blood to the Blues, but one swallow does not a summer make.
Q4 00:00 - The ball is bounced and the Blues will need to jump out of the gates if they are to win, they trail by 36 points.
Q3 30:00 - The siren sounds and the Red and Black fans are cock a hoop, Essendon 14.9.93 lead Carlton 8.9.57 by 36 points. And Watson took no part in that term.
Q3 28:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Another turn over as Lovett takes a one-handed mark and then passes off to Lloyd who is on the lead 30 metres out. Lloyd's kick is ugly...but effective, Goal Bombers.
Q3 27:00 - Carrazzo with a kick out of defence is sloppy and the ball is back in the Bombers' hands.
Q3 26:00 - The Blues are ringing the changes as they try to stem the tide, Judd is lifting but he is a lone hand at the moment.
Q3 24:00 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola brings the ball to the ground and Betts running away from goal gathers and kicks the ball across his shoulder for a miraculous 6 pointer.
Q3 23:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - The pressure is never ending for the Blues' defenders, Lloyd looks to take an easy mark but a desperate Jamison thumps the ball through, for a rushed behind.
Q3 21:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - The Red and Black are full of run they stream forward and suddenly Monfries is running into goal and kicking his third for the night.
Q3 20:00 - BEHIND BLUES - O'hAilpin has a chance to stop the rot with a difficult shot from deep in the pocket. He kicks the ball flat and off line, a behind.
Q3 18:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - From the teeth of defence the Bombers explode forward and suddenly Lucas has the ball 30 metres out. It is a wasteful shot as he pushes the ball wide, Bombers lead by 30 points.
Q3 17:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lonergan flies and forces the turn over from the kick in. Lonergan goes onto Stanton who gets the ball back to Monfries who kicks the goal.
Q3 15:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - With a chance to put a nail in the blues' coffin Dyson has a long running shot and misses, 1 behind.
Q3 14:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - From the kick in Pears is once again found in open space with no sign of Fevola. He runs to 50 and lobs the ball to Lucas in the square. Lucas saunters back and goals.
Q3 12:00 - BEHIND BLUES - The Blues are deep in attack but the Bombers are defending with vigor. The ball spills loose and Murphy has a running shot and hits the post.
Q3 11:00 - Throw in next to the Blues' behind post.
Q3 10:00 - Fevola is having one of those nights, he is mouthing off at his team mates and does not look like he want to chase. Let's hope he can turn it around.
Q3 08:00 - Ball up 25 metres out from the bombers' goal. Dyson has a hurried shot and it sails out of bounds on the full. Jamison will take the free kick.
Q3 07:00 - Judd is awarded the free much to the disgust of the Bombers' fans, he will launch the ball into attack but it finds Hooker who will turn defence into attack.
Q3 06:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Lucas fumbles the ball deep in the pocket, he slips the hand-pass out to... no-one as the ball is thumped through for a point.
Q3 04:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Pears runs off Fevola bounces three times and has a long shot. Suddenly out of no-where Skipworth has the ball and has his second goal.
Q3 03:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lovett swings the ball wide and spots Monfries who marks just inside the arc, on a 40 degree angle. Monfries kicks the Red and Black crowd erupts, Goal Bombers.
Q3 01:00 - Fevola juggled the ball thrice in the face of his opposition. Then he proceeds to miss everything. Poor display from the Blues' spear-head.
Q3 00:00 - The ball is bounced and both teams are looking a little edgy. Judd swings out of the centre and hits Fevola who marks the ball.
Q2 34:00 - At the main break Essendon have managed to weather the Blues' challenge, coming from 14 points down the Dons have a 4 point lead at half-time. Essendon 8.5.53 lead Carlton 7.7.49.
Q2 33:00 - Houlihan has a chance to put the Blues in front with a kick after the siren. From 38 metres out and on an acute angle he kicks the ball...out on the full!
Q2 32:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Davey with another explosive run, just as he goes to kick he is brought down. The ball falls to Lovett who kicks and misses wide.
Q2 31:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - The Blues' cough up the ball deep in defence, Davey recovers the ball and then kicks the goal. The bombers are back in front.
Q2 30:00 - The Blues mark the ball deep in defence as Lucas' pass goes astray.
Q2 28:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Judd has been quiet but he has the ball and he is running, running, running and then lets fly for a long point. If that had been a goal it would have lifted the whole team.
Q2 27:00 - The Bombers are full of running and now it is Carltons' defence that is under pressure. Lloyd gives away the free kick and the Blues will relieve the pressure.
Q2 25:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Ryder with the ball on the half forward line, loops a pass to the running Reimers who forces his opposition under the ball. Reimers goes back and kicks the goal.
Q2 24:30 - Watson is once again in the hands of the trainers, he can't run and he cannot turn. He is hobbling off.
Q2 24:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lloyd with the mark on the arc, however he will be given 50 metres as Jamison mouths off at the Umpire. Lloyd 20 out on a fair angle...goal.
Q2 23:00 - GOAL BLUES - Another great piece of roving sees Betts gather the ball and with silky skills lay it off to Gibbs. Gibbs runs on and slams through his first goal of the night.
Q2 22:00 - Watson is back on but he is looking proppy.
Q2 20:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lucas has the ball on the half forward line. He was awarded the free kick as Joseph was pinged for a throw. Lucas kicks his first for the night.
Q2 19:00 - GOAL BLUES - Betts swoops on a loose ball and swings it over his shoulder for a fantastic opportunistic goal.
Q2 18:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Stevens has a long running shot for a behind. The other forwards are not happy, he ignored several leads.
Q2 16:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Houlihan has the free as Hooker goes over his shoulder. The Blues' forward misses the goal for another behind.
Q2 15:00 - Watson is back on the bench but he is not looking fluid in his movement as he tries a few run-throughs.
Q2 13:00 - GOAL BLUES - The Blues sweep into attack and send a high ball deep into the forward line, Fevola and O'hAilpin both fly and Fevola lands with the ball. 38 metres out no angle - goal.
Q2 11:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fisher leads up the ground and he takes the ball, he runs on and hits Fevola 35 metres out deep in the pocket. Fevola misses, poor kicking from the Blues.
Q2 10:00 - Watson has just hobbled off with what could be a calf or an ankle.
Q2 08:00 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson is awarded the free kick as the Blues' gang-tackle Waston. Simpson goes back and kicks the goal.
Q2 07:00 - The Bombers' look good when they get into space, their pace is causing the Blues issues when the game opens up.
Q2 05:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Poor marking by the Blues' defence sees Monfries take the ball 40 metres out directly in front. Monfries goes back and adds 6 points to the Dons' score.
Q2 04:00 - The Bombers will need to shift someone taller onto O'hAilpin he is too tall for Lovett- Murray. The extra height is making the Blues job up forward too easy.
Q2 02:00 - GOAL BLUES - O'hAilpin receives a good pass from Stevens and the Blues with the quick answer as the lanky Irishman slams home the goal.
Q2 00:30 - GOAL BOMBERS - Stevens hand passes the ball to a team mates feet, Reimers swoops on the ball and passes off to Lovett who at pace slams home the first goal of the term.
Q2 00:00 - Bombers to the city end this term, the Umpire blows the whistle and steps in to bounce the ball. Ryder wins the clearance.
Q1 29:00 - At quarter time in front of a huge crowd we have a close one with the Bombers leading by the narrowest of margins, Essendon 2.4.16 lead Carlton 2.3.15.
Q1 28:00 - The Blues swing the ball back into attack looking to have one last roll of the dice. But the Bombers mark deep in defence and will run the clock down.
Q1 27:00 - Ryder wins the clearance and gets it to Watson who launches the ball forward.
Q1 26:00 - GOAL BLUES - Fisher marks on the wing, runs a long arc and then spots Betts hitting him on the lead. Betts goes back and kicks the goal - bombers lead by 1 point.
Q1 25:00 - It has been a real tug of war so far this term, the ball is trapped on the wing with both sides trying to shake off the shackles and go into the break with the lead.
Q1 23:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Davey hurdles a prostrate Blue gather the ball and passes it off to Lucas. Lucas from 40 out misses badly, a let off for the Blues with both Lloyd and Lucas missing.
Q1 22:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola with a mark 40 metres out on a slight angle. Gibbs hit the Blues' forward on the chest with a great pass. Fevola misses but not by much.
Q1 20:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Lonergan with a long shot from the flank, the ball is bustled through off hands. Fletcher has gone off after that clash with Judd.
Q1 19:00 - BEHIND BLUES - The Austin kick is long to the square and it is rushed through for a behind by Fletcher. Judd cannons into the Bomber veteran and he slams into the post.
Q1 18:00 - The Blues have a free kick - Austin was pushed in the back and will have a shot from 80 metres out.
Q1 17:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Reimers on the ground gets a hand pass off to Winderlich who has a long running shot for... a point.
Q1 16:00 - Judd off the ground for a breather.
Q1 14:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Skipworth is brought down late by Joseph, he is awarded the free kick 30 metres out directly in front. Skipworth goes back and drills it through, Essendon 6 points up.
Q1 13:00 - Seven points a piece and we are playing man on man with every player marking their direct opponent. Consequently the pace has dropped off the game.
Q1 12:00 - Judd off the ball having a spell up forward. The Dons are playing a run and gun game they are pushing forward at all costs and trying to run the Blues off their feet.
Q1 10:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lloyd flies for the mark and misses, however with a quick second effort the skipper roves the ball and snaps the goal - we are all tied up at the G.
Q1 09:00 - Judd takes the ball from O'hAilpin and for the firstvtime tonight the Blues' skipper mis-fires turn over.
Q1 07:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Lloyd is awarded the free as Jamison is ruled to have held on. From 25 metres out and directly in front the Bombers' forward pushes the ball wide.
Q1 06:00 - The Dons once again fail to capitalise on an inside 50 and the Blues' defenders clear with ease.
Q1 05:00 - GOAL BLUERS - Fevola has the ball delivered perfectly, laces out, just inside the 50 metre arc. Fevola goes back and slams home his first major of the night.
Q1 04:00 - The ball is flowing freely between the half forward lines, however the Dons are struggling to penetrate the Blues' defence.
Q1 03:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Murphy with a long kick from just outside the square, the ball sails over Fevola's head and goes through for a point.
Q1 02:00 - Watson is running with Gibbs that will be a big match up for the Dons.
Q1 01:00 - Gibbs has a running shot but the ball travels from one pocket to the other throw in deep in the Blues' forward line.
Q1 00:30 - The ball is bounced and we are underway, Lloyd won the toss and the bombers will kick to the Punt Road end.
Q1 00.10 - This is a must win game with both sides looking to cement their place in the eight. Last time the Blues said 'we're coming' but they found the Dons ready and waiting - tonight?
Q1 00:00 - Welcome to the home of football, the MCG for the clash between long time rivals Essendon and Carlton. One change for the Blues - Thornton out and Fisher in.

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Preview: Essendon v Carlton
By Jon Pierik, Sportal

VENUE & TIME: MCG, Friday June 26, 7.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 229, Carlton 117, Essendon 108, 4 draws
LAST TIME: Essendon 17.14 (116) def Carlton 16.16 (112), Round 3, 2009 at the MCG

WALKING WOUNDED: Chris Judd required minor nose surgery after it was smashed against St Kilda in Round 12 but he was back training a few days later and will be fit to play. Key Blues defender Bret Thornton (hamstring) was a late withdrawal from the Round 12 clash and will need to pass a fitness test, as will Simon Wiggins (hamstring). Andrew Walker is close to returning from shoulder surgery.
The Bombers will continue to rely on Patrick Ryder in the ruck because Jason Laycock (foot) Scott Gumbleton (back) and David Hille (knee) won't be back soon. Half-forward Henry Slattery is recovering from a hamstring strain but is expected to miss another week.

FORM: This looms as a true blockbuster. Both teams are 6-6 and just inside the top eight so a win is vital to remain not only in contention for the finals but a serious threat for the top four. The Bombers had dropped three of their last four games heading into the mid-season break but kick-started their campaign by trampling Melbourne with hard-running and a ferocious attack on the footy after half-time. The Blues may have lost to the unbeaten Saints leading into the week off but the nine-point defeat clearly showed they are on the rise. The Blues gave up a five-goal start that night but showed composure to grind their way back into the contest.

WHO'S HOT: Former Cat Brent Prismall was in fine form against the Demons and has added to the Bombers' midfield depth. Jobe Watson continues to have a fine season, pocketing 28 touches against the Demons and becoming more proficient with his kicking and shots at goal. Scott Lucas has been a goal-kicking threat since returning to the side, booting four against the Crows and three against the Demons.
For the Blues, midfield gems Judd (27 possessions per week), Bryce Gibbs (26) and Marc Murphy (25) have enjoyed consistent seasons. Shaun Grigg has been an important inclusion.

WE THINK: We'll go with the Blues - but only just. These clubs were involved in another epic the last time they met when a desperate Ryder tackle on Murphy in the dying seconds when the young Blue surged towards goal sealed the result. Murphy and Gibbs were kept relatively quiet that night, but the absence of key midfielder Mark McVeigh (suspension) this time will hurt the Bombers. Matthew Lloyd drilled five goals last time in a return to form and has always thrived on playing the Blues. Counterpart Brendan Fevola kicked 4.7 and will be keen for redemption against a side he has traditionally done well against. Blues by 6 points.
 
Q4 32:00 - The game is over and the Blues are a shattered team, Essendon 21.10.136 defeat Carlton 9.13.67 by 69 points. The Bombers showed the Blues a clean pair of heels and blistering pace to win easily.
Q4 31:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Reimers to Lovett to Ryder, who marks and will go back and kick the goal. He kicked the ball as the siren sounded and ended the game on an exclamation mark!
Q4 30:00 - Reimers has a long speculator and it falls just short, the Blues will clear.
Q4 28:00 - Stevens takes the ball and is descended upon by three Bombers, they are running and hunting in packs and the Blues are just not able to get into the game.
Q4 27:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Prismall is playing so well, he grabs the ball and then delivers it centimetre perfect to a leading Monfries. Monfries takes the kick and he has his 5th goal of the night.
Q4 25:00 - Betts is ridden into the ground and will receive a free kick. However he has cramp and we will have to wait while he limbers up. He kicks and misses.
Q4 24:00 - Davey lays a great tackle and forces the turn over, however his teammate then proceeds to kick the ball out of bounds on the full.
Q4 22:00 - BEHIND BLUES - O'hAilpin marks 40 out and on no angle to speak of. This should be a certain goal, but the kick reflects the Blues' dirty night and Setanta has a point.
Q4 21:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Another long running shot is sprayed wide by Dempsey. The Bombers lead by 59 points.
Q4 19:00 - The game has started to slow down as we approach the final stanza of this term.
Q4 18:00 - Lucas was helped off by the trainers after that last goal, not sure why but the Bombers' fans will be holding their breath.
Q4 17:00 - The Bombers are hitting the ball hard and the Blues are reeling, and in good news for the Dons' fans, they don't look like taking their foot of the pedal.
Q4 15:00 - GOAL BLUES - Finally the ball falls for the hapless Blues. Judd finds himself with the ball running into goal and drills it through, Carlton's first of the term and second of the half.
Q4 14:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Stevens falls over in the goal square and Lucas say, 'thank you very much' and soccers the ball through for another Essendon goal.
Q4 13:00 - Carlton where coming but the Bombers have been and gone, Essendon lead by 58 points half way through the last term.
Q4 12:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Prismall finds Lloyd 40 metres out just in from the boundary line, the skipper goes back and kicks another Essendon goal.
Q4 11:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - It is the Lovett show as he kicks at the ball in mid-air and slams home his third goal of the night.
Q4 09:00 - There will be plenty of questions asked of the Blues this week, Fevola has had one touch since half time, their defence is in tatters and their mid field looks slow.
Q4 08:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - The replay showed that the Umpire was wrong but Lovett will have a shot from 20 metres out on the boundary line, somehow he threads it through - Goal Dons.
Q4 06:00 - As the disappointed Blues' fans begin to drift out of the stadium, Carlton have another brain freeze as Jamison kicks the ball into Lovett and it ricochets back into Jamison and out on the full.
Q4 05:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lovett finds Monfries just inside the arc and near the boundary line. Monfries is a good kick, he is a great kick...goal to the Bombers.
Q4 04:00 - Somehow Lovett takes a great mark over Hampson, he hangs in the air for an eternity until he grabs the ball and plunges back to earth.
Q4 03:00 - Stevens is having a dirty night the ball took a dirty bounce and Welsh took the ball and launched into attack.
Q4 02:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Judd has a mark 30 metres out on a wide angle, he hovers over the ball and then kicks...a point. Welsh has had the Carlton skipper well covered so far tonight.
Q4 01:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola has a flying shot and the ball sails wide, first blood to the Blues, but one swallow does not a summer make.
Q4 00:00 - The ball is bounced and the Blues will need to jump out of the gates if they are to win, they trail by 36 points.
Q3 30:00 - The siren sounds and the Red and Black fans are cock a hoop, Essendon 14.9.93 lead Carlton 8.9.57 by 36 points. And Watson took no part in that term.
Q3 28:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Another turn over as Lovett takes a one-handed mark and then passes off to Lloyd who is on the lead 30 metres out. Lloyd's kick is ugly...but effective, Goal Bombers.
Q3 27:00 - Carrazzo with a kick out of defence is sloppy and the ball is back in the Bombers' hands.
Q3 26:00 - The Blues are ringing the changes as they try to stem the tide, Judd is lifting but he is a lone hand at the moment.
Q3 24:00 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola brings the ball to the ground and Betts running away from goal gathers and kicks the ball across his shoulder for a miraculous 6 pointer.
Q3 23:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - The pressure is never ending for the Blues' defenders, Lloyd looks to take an easy mark but a desperate Jamison thumps the ball through, for a rushed behind.
Q3 21:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - The Red and Black are full of run they stream forward and suddenly Monfries is running into goal and kicking his third for the night.
Q3 20:00 - BEHIND BLUES - O'hAilpin has a chance to stop the rot with a difficult shot from deep in the pocket. He kicks the ball flat and off line, a behind.
Q3 18:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - From the teeth of defence the Bombers explode forward and suddenly Lucas has the ball 30 metres out. It is a wasteful shot as he pushes the ball wide, Bombers lead by 30 points.
Q3 17:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lonergan flies and forces the turn over from the kick in. Lonergan goes onto Stanton who gets the ball back to Monfries who kicks the goal.
Q3 15:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - With a chance to put a nail in the blues' coffin Dyson has a long running shot and misses, 1 behind.
Q3 14:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - From the kick in Pears is once again found in open space with no sign of Fevola. He runs to 50 and lobs the ball to Lucas in the square. Lucas saunters back and goals.
Q3 12:00 - BEHIND BLUES - The Blues are deep in attack but the Bombers are defending with vigor. The ball spills loose and Murphy has a running shot and hits the post.
Q3 11:00 - Throw in next to the Blues' behind post.
Q3 10:00 - Fevola is having one of those nights, he is mouthing off at his team mates and does not look like he want to chase. Let's hope he can turn it around.
Q3 08:00 - Ball up 25 metres out from the bombers' goal. Dyson has a hurried shot and it sails out of bounds on the full. Jamison will take the free kick.
Q3 07:00 - Judd is awarded the free much to the disgust of the Bombers' fans, he will launch the ball into attack but it finds Hooker who will turn defence into attack.
Q3 06:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Lucas fumbles the ball deep in the pocket, he slips the hand-pass out to... no-one as the ball is thumped through for a point.
Q3 04:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Pears runs off Fevola bounces three times and has a long shot. Suddenly out of no-where Skipworth has the ball and has his second goal.
Q3 03:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lovett swings the ball wide and spots Monfries who marks just inside the arc, on a 40 degree angle. Monfries kicks the Red and Black crowd erupts, Goal Bombers.
Q3 01:00 - Fevola juggled the ball thrice in the face of his opposition. Then he proceeds to miss everything. Poor display from the Blues' spear-head.
Q3 00:00 - The ball is bounced and both teams are looking a little edgy. Judd swings out of the centre and hits Fevola who marks the ball.
Q2 34:00 - At the main break Essendon have managed to weather the Blues' challenge, coming from 14 points down the Dons have a 4 point lead at half-time. Essendon 8.5.53 lead Carlton 7.7.49.
Q2 33:00 - Houlihan has a chance to put the Blues in front with a kick after the siren. From 38 metres out and on an acute angle he kicks the ball...out on the full!
Q2 32:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Davey with another explosive run, just as he goes to kick he is brought down. The ball falls to Lovett who kicks and misses wide.
Q2 31:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - The Blues' cough up the ball deep in defence, Davey recovers the ball and then kicks the goal. The bombers are back in front.
Q2 30:00 - The Blues mark the ball deep in defence as Lucas' pass goes astray.
Q2 28:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Judd has been quiet but he has the ball and he is running, running, running and then lets fly for a long point. If that had been a goal it would have lifted the whole team.
Q2 27:00 - The Bombers are full of running and now it is Carltons' defence that is under pressure. Lloyd gives away the free kick and the Blues will relieve the pressure.
Q2 25:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Ryder with the ball on the half forward line, loops a pass to the running Reimers who forces his opposition under the ball. Reimers goes back and kicks the goal.
Q2 24:30 - Watson is once again in the hands of the trainers, he can't run and he cannot turn. He is hobbling off.
Q2 24:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lloyd with the mark on the arc, however he will be given 50 metres as Jamison mouths off at the Umpire. Lloyd 20 out on a fair angle...goal.
Q2 23:00 - GOAL BLUES - Another great piece of roving sees Betts gather the ball and with silky skills lay it off to Gibbs. Gibbs runs on and slams through his first goal of the night.
Q2 22:00 - Watson is back on but he is looking proppy.
Q2 20:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lucas has the ball on the half forward line. He was awarded the free kick as Joseph was pinged for a throw. Lucas kicks his first for the night.
Q2 19:00 - GOAL BLUES - Betts swoops on a loose ball and swings it over his shoulder for a fantastic opportunistic goal.
Q2 18:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Stevens has a long running shot for a behind. The other forwards are not happy, he ignored several leads.
Q2 16:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Houlihan has the free as Hooker goes over his shoulder. The Blues' forward misses the goal for another behind.
Q2 15:00 - Watson is back on the bench but he is not looking fluid in his movement as he tries a few run-throughs.
Q2 13:00 - GOAL BLUES - The Blues sweep into attack and send a high ball deep into the forward line, Fevola and O'hAilpin both fly and Fevola lands with the ball. 38 metres out no angle - goal.
Q2 11:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fisher leads up the ground and he takes the ball, he runs on and hits Fevola 35 metres out deep in the pocket. Fevola misses, poor kicking from the Blues.
Q2 10:00 - Watson has just hobbled off with what could be a calf or an ankle.
Q2 08:00 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson is awarded the free kick as the Blues' gang-tackle Waston. Simpson goes back and kicks the goal.
Q2 07:00 - The Bombers' look good when they get into space, their pace is causing the Blues issues when the game opens up.
Q2 05:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Poor marking by the Blues' defence sees Monfries take the ball 40 metres out directly in front. Monfries goes back and adds 6 points to the Dons' score.
Q2 04:00 - The Bombers will need to shift someone taller onto O'hAilpin he is too tall for Lovett- Murray. The extra height is making the Blues job up forward too easy.
Q2 02:00 - GOAL BLUES - O'hAilpin receives a good pass from Stevens and the Blues with the quick answer as the lanky Irishman slams home the goal.
Q2 00:30 - GOAL BOMBERS - Stevens hand passes the ball to a team mates feet, Reimers swoops on the ball and passes off to Lovett who at pace slams home the first goal of the term.
Q2 00:00 - Bombers to the city end this term, the Umpire blows the whistle and steps in to bounce the ball. Ryder wins the clearance.
Q1 29:00 - At quarter time in front of a huge crowd we have a close one with the Bombers leading by the narrowest of margins, Essendon 2.4.16 lead Carlton 2.3.15.
Q1 28:00 - The Blues swing the ball back into attack looking to have one last roll of the dice. But the Bombers mark deep in defence and will run the clock down.
Q1 27:00 - Ryder wins the clearance and gets it to Watson who launches the ball forward.
Q1 26:00 - GOAL BLUES - Fisher marks on the wing, runs a long arc and then spots Betts hitting him on the lead. Betts goes back and kicks the goal - bombers lead by 1 point.
Q1 25:00 - It has been a real tug of war so far this term, the ball is trapped on the wing with both sides trying to shake off the shackles and go into the break with the lead.
Q1 23:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Davey hurdles a prostrate Blue gather the ball and passes it off to Lucas. Lucas from 40 out misses badly, a let off for the Blues with both Lloyd and Lucas missing.
Q1 22:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola with a mark 40 metres out on a slight angle. Gibbs hit the Blues' forward on the chest with a great pass. Fevola misses but not by much.
Q1 20:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Lonergan with a long shot from the flank, the ball is bustled through off hands. Fletcher has gone off after that clash with Judd.
Q1 19:00 - BEHIND BLUES - The Austin kick is long to the square and it is rushed through for a behind by Fletcher. Judd cannons into the Bomber veteran and he slams into the post.
Q1 18:00 - The Blues have a free kick - Austin was pushed in the back and will have a shot from 80 metres out.
Q1 17:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Reimers on the ground gets a hand pass off to Winderlich who has a long running shot for... a point.
Q1 16:00 - Judd off the ground for a breather.
Q1 14:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Skipworth is brought down late by Joseph, he is awarded the free kick 30 metres out directly in front. Skipworth goes back and drills it through, Essendon 6 points up.
Q1 13:00 - Seven points a piece and we are playing man on man with every player marking their direct opponent. Consequently the pace has dropped off the game.
Q1 12:00 - Judd off the ball having a spell up forward. The Dons are playing a run and gun game they are pushing forward at all costs and trying to run the Blues off their feet.
Q1 10:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lloyd flies for the mark and misses, however with a quick second effort the skipper roves the ball and snaps the goal - we are all tied up at the G.
Q1 09:00 - Judd takes the ball from O'hAilpin and for the firstvtime tonight the Blues' skipper mis-fires turn over.
Q1 07:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Lloyd is awarded the free as Jamison is ruled to have held on. From 25 metres out and directly in front the Bombers' forward pushes the ball wide.
Q1 06:00 - The Dons once again fail to capitalise on an inside 50 and the Blues' defenders clear with ease.
Q1 05:00 - GOAL BLUERS - Fevola has the ball delivered perfectly, laces out, just inside the 50 metre arc. Fevola goes back and slams home his first major of the night.
Q1 04:00 - The ball is flowing freely between the half forward lines, however the Dons are struggling to penetrate the Blues' defence.
Q1 03:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Murphy with a long kick from just outside the square, the ball sails over Fevola's head and goes through for a point.
Q1 02:00 - Watson is running with Gibbs that will be a big match up for the Dons.
Q1 01:00 - Gibbs has a running shot but the ball travels from one pocket to the other throw in deep in the Blues' forward line.
Q1 00:30 - The ball is bounced and we are underway, Lloyd won the toss and the bombers will kick to the Punt Road end.
Q1 00.10 - This is a must win game with both sides looking to cement their place in the eight. Last time the Blues said 'we're coming' but they found the Dons ready and waiting - tonight?
Q1 00:00 - Welcome to the home of football, the MCG for the clash between long time rivals Essendon and Carlton. One change for the Blues - Thornton out and Fisher in.

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Q4 32:00 - The game is over and the Blues are a shattered team, Essendon 21.10.136 defeat Carlton 9.13.67 by 69 points. The Bombers showed the Blues a clean pair of heels and blistering pace to win easily.
Q4 31:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Reimers to Lovett to Ryder, who marks and will go back and kick the goal. He kicked the ball as the siren sounded and ended the game on an exclamation mark!
Q4 30:00 - Reimers has a long speculator and it falls just short, the Blues will clear.
Q4 28:00 - Stevens takes the ball and is descended upon by three Bombers, they are running and hunting in packs and the Blues are just not able to get into the game.
Q4 27:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Prismall is playing so well, he grabs the ball and then delivers it centimetre perfect to a leading Monfries. Monfries takes the kick and he has his 5th goal of the night.
Q4 25:00 - Betts is ridden into the ground and will receive a free kick. However he has cramp and we will have to wait while he limbers up. He kicks and misses.
Q4 24:00 - Davey lays a great tackle and forces the turn over, however his teammate then proceeds to kick the ball out of bounds on the full.
Q4 22:00 - BEHIND BLUES - O'hAilpin marks 40 out and on no angle to speak of. This should be a certain goal, but the kick reflects the Blues' dirty night and Setanta has a point.
Q4 21:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Another long running shot is sprayed wide by Dempsey. The Bombers lead by 59 points.
Q4 19:00 - The game has started to slow down as we approach the final stanza of this term.
Q4 18:00 - Lucas was helped off by the trainers after that last goal, not sure why but the Bombers' fans will be holding their breath.
Q4 17:00 - The Bombers are hitting the ball hard and the Blues are reeling, and in good news for the Dons' fans, they don't look like taking their foot of the pedal.
Q4 15:00 - GOAL BLUES - Finally the ball falls for the hapless Blues. Judd finds himself with the ball running into goal and drills it through, Carlton's first of the term and second of the half.
Q4 14:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Stevens falls over in the goal square and Lucas say, 'thank you very much' and soccers the ball through for another Essendon goal.
Q4 13:00 - Carlton where coming but the Bombers have been and gone, Essendon lead by 58 points half way through the last term.
Q4 12:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Prismall finds Lloyd 40 metres out just in from the boundary line, the skipper goes back and kicks another Essendon goal.
Q4 11:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - It is the Lovett show as he kicks at the ball in mid-air and slams home his third goal of the night.
Q4 09:00 - There will be plenty of questions asked of the Blues this week, Fevola has had one touch since half time, their defence is in tatters and their mid field looks slow.
Q4 08:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - The replay showed that the Umpire was wrong but Lovett will have a shot from 20 metres out on the boundary line, somehow he threads it through - Goal Dons.
Q4 06:00 - As the disappointed Blues' fans begin to drift out of the stadium, Carlton have another brain freeze as Jamison kicks the ball into Lovett and it ricochets back into Jamison and out on the full.
Q4 05:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lovett finds Monfries just inside the arc and near the boundary line. Monfries is a good kick, he is a great kick...goal to the Bombers.
Q4 04:00 - Somehow Lovett takes a great mark over Hampson, he hangs in the air for an eternity until he grabs the ball and plunges back to earth.
Q4 03:00 - Stevens is having a dirty night the ball took a dirty bounce and Welsh took the ball and launched into attack.
Q4 02:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Judd has a mark 30 metres out on a wide angle, he hovers over the ball and then kicks...a point. Welsh has had the Carlton skipper well covered so far tonight.
Q4 01:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola has a flying shot and the ball sails wide, first blood to the Blues, but one swallow does not a summer make.
Q4 00:00 - The ball is bounced and the Blues will need to jump out of the gates if they are to win, they trail by 36 points.
Q3 30:00 - The siren sounds and the Red and Black fans are cock a hoop, Essendon 14.9.93 lead Carlton 8.9.57 by 36 points. And Watson took no part in that term.
Q3 28:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Another turn over as Lovett takes a one-handed mark and then passes off to Lloyd who is on the lead 30 metres out. Lloyd's kick is ugly...but effective, Goal Bombers.
Q3 27:00 - Carrazzo with a kick out of defence is sloppy and the ball is back in the Bombers' hands.
Q3 26:00 - The Blues are ringing the changes as they try to stem the tide, Judd is lifting but he is a lone hand at the moment.
Q3 24:00 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola brings the ball to the ground and Betts running away from goal gathers and kicks the ball across his shoulder for a miraculous 6 pointer.
Q3 23:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - The pressure is never ending for the Blues' defenders, Lloyd looks to take an easy mark but a desperate Jamison thumps the ball through, for a rushed behind.
Q3 21:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - The Red and Black are full of run they stream forward and suddenly Monfries is running into goal and kicking his third for the night.
Q3 20:00 - BEHIND BLUES - O'hAilpin has a chance to stop the rot with a difficult shot from deep in the pocket. He kicks the ball flat and off line, a behind.
Q3 18:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - From the teeth of defence the Bombers explode forward and suddenly Lucas has the ball 30 metres out. It is a wasteful shot as he pushes the ball wide, Bombers lead by 30 points.
Q3 17:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lonergan flies and forces the turn over from the kick in. Lonergan goes onto Stanton who gets the ball back to Monfries who kicks the goal.
Q3 15:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - With a chance to put a nail in the blues' coffin Dyson has a long running shot and misses, 1 behind.
Q3 14:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - From the kick in Pears is once again found in open space with no sign of Fevola. He runs to 50 and lobs the ball to Lucas in the square. Lucas saunters back and goals.
Q3 12:00 - BEHIND BLUES - The Blues are deep in attack but the Bombers are defending with vigor. The ball spills loose and Murphy has a running shot and hits the post.
Q3 11:00 - Throw in next to the Blues' behind post.
Q3 10:00 - Fevola is having one of those nights, he is mouthing off at his team mates and does not look like he want to chase. Let's hope he can turn it around.
Q3 08:00 - Ball up 25 metres out from the bombers' goal. Dyson has a hurried shot and it sails out of bounds on the full. Jamison will take the free kick.
Q3 07:00 - Judd is awarded the free much to the disgust of the Bombers' fans, he will launch the ball into attack but it finds Hooker who will turn defence into attack.
Q3 06:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Lucas fumbles the ball deep in the pocket, he slips the hand-pass out to... no-one as the ball is thumped through for a point.
Q3 04:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Pears runs off Fevola bounces three times and has a long shot. Suddenly out of no-where Skipworth has the ball and has his second goal.
Q3 03:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lovett swings the ball wide and spots Monfries who marks just inside the arc, on a 40 degree angle. Monfries kicks the Red and Black crowd erupts, Goal Bombers.
Q3 01:00 - Fevola juggled the ball thrice in the face of his opposition. Then he proceeds to miss everything. Poor display from the Blues' spear-head.
Q3 00:00 - The ball is bounced and both teams are looking a little edgy. Judd swings out of the centre and hits Fevola who marks the ball.
Q2 34:00 - At the main break Essendon have managed to weather the Blues' challenge, coming from 14 points down the Dons have a 4 point lead at half-time. Essendon 8.5.53 lead Carlton 7.7.49.
Q2 33:00 - Houlihan has a chance to put the Blues in front with a kick after the siren. From 38 metres out and on an acute angle he kicks the ball...out on the full!
Q2 32:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Davey with another explosive run, just as he goes to kick he is brought down. The ball falls to Lovett who kicks and misses wide.
Q2 31:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - The Blues' cough up the ball deep in defence, Davey recovers the ball and then kicks the goal. The bombers are back in front.
Q2 30:00 - The Blues mark the ball deep in defence as Lucas' pass goes astray.
Q2 28:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Judd has been quiet but he has the ball and he is running, running, running and then lets fly for a long point. If that had been a goal it would have lifted the whole team.
Q2 27:00 - The Bombers are full of running and now it is Carltons' defence that is under pressure. Lloyd gives away the free kick and the Blues will relieve the pressure.
Q2 25:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Ryder with the ball on the half forward line, loops a pass to the running Reimers who forces his opposition under the ball. Reimers goes back and kicks the goal.
Q2 24:30 - Watson is once again in the hands of the trainers, he can't run and he cannot turn. He is hobbling off.
Q2 24:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lloyd with the mark on the arc, however he will be given 50 metres as Jamison mouths off at the Umpire. Lloyd 20 out on a fair angle...goal.
Q2 23:00 - GOAL BLUES - Another great piece of roving sees Betts gather the ball and with silky skills lay it off to Gibbs. Gibbs runs on and slams through his first goal of the night.
Q2 22:00 - Watson is back on but he is looking proppy.
Q2 20:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lucas has the ball on the half forward line. He was awarded the free kick as Joseph was pinged for a throw. Lucas kicks his first for the night.
Q2 19:00 - GOAL BLUES - Betts swoops on a loose ball and swings it over his shoulder for a fantastic opportunistic goal.
Q2 18:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Stevens has a long running shot for a behind. The other forwards are not happy, he ignored several leads.
Q2 16:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Houlihan has the free as Hooker goes over his shoulder. The Blues' forward misses the goal for another behind.
Q2 15:00 - Watson is back on the bench but he is not looking fluid in his movement as he tries a few run-throughs.
Q2 13:00 - GOAL BLUES - The Blues sweep into attack and send a high ball deep into the forward line, Fevola and O'hAilpin both fly and Fevola lands with the ball. 38 metres out no angle - goal.
Q2 11:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fisher leads up the ground and he takes the ball, he runs on and hits Fevola 35 metres out deep in the pocket. Fevola misses, poor kicking from the Blues.
Q2 10:00 - Watson has just hobbled off with what could be a calf or an ankle.
Q2 08:00 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson is awarded the free kick as the Blues' gang-tackle Waston. Simpson goes back and kicks the goal.
Q2 07:00 - The Bombers' look good when they get into space, their pace is causing the Blues issues when the game opens up.
Q2 05:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Poor marking by the Blues' defence sees Monfries take the ball 40 metres out directly in front. Monfries goes back and adds 6 points to the Dons' score.
Q2 04:00 - The Bombers will need to shift someone taller onto O'hAilpin he is too tall for Lovett- Murray. The extra height is making the Blues job up forward too easy.
Q2 02:00 - GOAL BLUES - O'hAilpin receives a good pass from Stevens and the Blues with the quick answer as the lanky Irishman slams home the goal.
Q2 00:30 - GOAL BOMBERS - Stevens hand passes the ball to a team mates feet, Reimers swoops on the ball and passes off to Lovett who at pace slams home the first goal of the term.
Q2 00:00 - Bombers to the city end this term, the Umpire blows the whistle and steps in to bounce the ball. Ryder wins the clearance.
Q1 29:00 - At quarter time in front of a huge crowd we have a close one with the Bombers leading by the narrowest of margins, Essendon 2.4.16 lead Carlton 2.3.15.
Q1 28:00 - The Blues swing the ball back into attack looking to have one last roll of the dice. But the Bombers mark deep in defence and will run the clock down.
Q1 27:00 - Ryder wins the clearance and gets it to Watson who launches the ball forward.
Q1 26:00 - GOAL BLUES - Fisher marks on the wing, runs a long arc and then spots Betts hitting him on the lead. Betts goes back and kicks the goal - bombers lead by 1 point.
Q1 25:00 - It has been a real tug of war so far this term, the ball is trapped on the wing with both sides trying to shake off the shackles and go into the break with the lead.
Q1 23:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Davey hurdles a prostrate Blue gather the ball and passes it off to Lucas. Lucas from 40 out misses badly, a let off for the Blues with both Lloyd and Lucas missing.
Q1 22:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola with a mark 40 metres out on a slight angle. Gibbs hit the Blues' forward on the chest with a great pass. Fevola misses but not by much.
Q1 20:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Lonergan with a long shot from the flank, the ball is bustled through off hands. Fletcher has gone off after that clash with Judd.
Q1 19:00 - BEHIND BLUES - The Austin kick is long to the square and it is rushed through for a behind by Fletcher. Judd cannons into the Bomber veteran and he slams into the post.
Q1 18:00 - The Blues have a free kick - Austin was pushed in the back and will have a shot from 80 metres out.
Q1 17:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Reimers on the ground gets a hand pass off to Winderlich who has a long running shot for... a point.
Q1 16:00 - Judd off the ground for a breather.
Q1 14:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Skipworth is brought down late by Joseph, he is awarded the free kick 30 metres out directly in front. Skipworth goes back and drills it through, Essendon 6 points up.
Q1 13:00 - Seven points a piece and we are playing man on man with every player marking their direct opponent. Consequently the pace has dropped off the game.
Q1 12:00 - Judd off the ball having a spell up forward. The Dons are playing a run and gun game they are pushing forward at all costs and trying to run the Blues off their feet.
Q1 10:00 - GOAL BOMBERS - Lloyd flies for the mark and misses, however with a quick second effort the skipper roves the ball and snaps the goal - we are all tied up at the G.
Q1 09:00 - Judd takes the ball from O'hAilpin and for the firstvtime tonight the Blues' skipper mis-fires turn over.
Q1 07:00 - BEHIND BOMBERS - Lloyd is awarded the free as Jamison is ruled to have held on. From 25 metres out and directly in front the Bombers' forward pushes the ball wide.
Q1 06:00 - The Dons once again fail to capitalise on an inside 50 and the Blues' defenders clear with ease.
Q1 05:00 - GOAL BLUERS - Fevola has the ball delivered perfectly, laces out, just inside the 50 metre arc. Fevola goes back and slams home his first major of the night.
Q1 04:00 - The ball is flowing freely between the half forward lines, however the Dons are struggling to penetrate the Blues' defence.
Q1 03:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Murphy with a long kick from just outside the square, the ball sails over Fevola's head and goes through for a point.
Q1 02:00 - Watson is running with Gibbs that will be a big match up for the Dons.
Q1 01:00 - Gibbs has a running shot but the ball travels from one pocket to the other throw in deep in the Blues' forward line.
Q1 00:30 - The ball is bounced and we are underway, Lloyd won the toss and the bombers will kick to the Punt Road end.
Q1 00.10 - This is a must win game with both sides looking to cement their place in the eight. Last time the Blues said 'we're coming' but they found the Dons ready and waiting - tonight?
Q1 00:00 - Welcome to the home of football, the MCG for the clash between long time rivals Essendon and Carlton. One change for the Blues - Thornton out and Fisher in.

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Bombers blitz Blues
By Jon Pierik at the MCG, Sportal
Essendon rocketed to a season-defining win and left Carlton's 2009 campaign on the brink in a jaw-dropping 69-point victory at the MCG on Friday night.

Unloved by the punters before the match, the undermanned Bombers drilled nine unanswered goals from the 21-minute mark of the second term through to the 20-minute mark of the third to turn a four-point buffer at halftime into a 36-point break by the final change.

From there it was a formality as the Bombers secured their second win of the season, and fifth-straight, against their traditional enemy.

Both teams were deadlocked on six wins heading into the contest but it was the Bombers who can now set their radar on a top-four berth after crushing an opponent when given the chance - something coach Matthew Knights had urged his team to do in recent weeks.

Despite losing white-hot midfielder Jobe Watson early in the third term with a serious ankle injury which left him on crutches after the match, the Bombers dominated the inside-50 count 17-6 in that pivotal term.

The Bombers' general pace and patience and Andrew Welsh's brilliant tagging job on Chris Judd were crucial to the win. Judd had only 22 touches, lacked his usual authority after a bright start and was even forced to start forward in the final term.

Welsh's stunning return from a broken leg continued as he also pocketed 30 possessions, and teamed with the likes of Brent Prismall and Andrew Lovett to dominate through the midfield.

Bombers small forward Angus Monfries was the most efficient man on the ground. While he had the least number of touches (11) by a Bomber, he converted all five of his kicks into goals.

Veteran Carlton midfielder Nick Stevens had a horror night. He was made to look slow and second-rate when caught by the Bombers' ferocious tackling, while the enigmatic Brendan Fevola would have incensed coach Brett Ratten.

The Blues' full-forward kicked only two goals, had poor body language and was embarrassed on at least two occasions when opponent Tate Pears pumped the ball inside 50m.

Fevola has kicked more of his goals against the Bombers than any other opponent, and he looked set for a prosperous night when he marked on a long lead and drilled the first major of the match.

But from there the Bombers took control, dominating possession 62-31 in the opening 15 minutes with Watson best on ground early and a particular headache for Stevens with 11 first-quarter touches.

Goals to Matthew Lloyd and Hayden Skipworth - both from free kicks - handed the Bombers the lead but they could manage just a one-point advantage at quarter-time.

The Bombers quickly stretched their advantage in the second term when the pacy Lovett found space but the contest appeared to turn when Watson limped from the field at the 10-minute mark.

This sparked the Blues, with Kade Simpson, Bryce Gibbs and Marc Murphy lifting and pumping the ball forward.

When Fevola kicked his second from 40m and Eddie Betts pounced on a loose ball and instinctively snapped a goal, the Blues had built a 16-point break.

It was no surprise though that when Watson returned, the Bombers regained their midfield mojo.

Blues defender Michael Jamison also played a role in the Bombers resurgence, gifting Scott Lucas a goal after giving away a 50m penalty for scragging Aaron Davey.

Just minutes later he was unlucky to concede another 50m when Lloyd was granted a mark on the attacking arc despite Jamison clearly getting a fist to the ball.

Goals to Kyle Reimers and Davey in the shadow of halftime regained the lead for the Bombers, while a disappointing Fevola was dragged late after lairizing.

The evenness of all the major statistical areas at halftime told the tale, but that was to dramatically change in the third term when the Bombers blitzed with six goals to one.


ESSENDON 2.4, 8.5, 14.9, 21.10 (136)
CARLTON2.3, 7.7, 8.9, 9.13 (67)
GOALS: Essendon: Monfries 5, Lloyd 4, Lucas 3, Lovett 3, Skipworth 2, Davey, Reimers, Stanton, Ryder.
Carlton: Betts 3, Fevola 2, O'hailpin, Simpson, Gibbs, Judd.
BEST: Essendon: Watson, Welsh, Prismall, Pears, Hocking, Lovett, Monfries, Fletcher .
Carlton: Gibbs, Murphy, Grigg, Betts.
INJURIES: Essendon: Jobe Watson (ankle)
Carlton: TBC.
REPORTS: Nil.
CHANGES: Bret Thornton (Carlton) replaced by Brad Fisher.
UMPIRES:McBurney, Stevic, Wenn .
CROWD: 83,407 at the MCG.
201
Kicks
165
90
Marks
72
169
Handballs
158
69
Tackles
67
16
Frees
15
36
Hit Outs
39
2.4
Q1
2.3
8.5
Q2
7.7
14.9
Q3
8.9
21.10
Q4
9.13