This is how the numbers stack up ahead of Essendon’s big clash with Geelong tonight at Etihad Stadium.

Head to Head

Played: 212

Won: 113 

Lost: 94 

Draws: 5

Last Five:

R15, 2014, Geelong 13.11 (89) d Essendon 11.14 (80) at Etihad Stadium

R7, 2013, Geelong 17.11 (113) d Essendon 11.19 (85) at Etihad Stadium

R17, 2012, Geelong 20.14 (134) d Essendon 10.7 (67) at Etihad Stadium

R15, 2011, Essendon 18.7 (115) d Geelong 16.15 (111) at Etihad Stadium

R12, 2010, Geelong 23.16 (154) d Essendon 12.11 (83) at Etihad Stadium 

Key Players:

-       Travis Colyer is the Dons second leading goal-scorer this season with 11.

-       Steven Motlop kicked two last quarter goals to help the Cats edge past Essendon last season.

-       Dyson Heppell collected 40 possessions and laid seven tackles against the Cats last season.

Take Note:

-       Geelong has won ten of the past 12 games between the two sides.

-       Essendon and Geelong are ranked 17^th and 18^th for clearances this season.

-       Paul Chapman will line up for his second game against the Cats.  He had 11 possessions and didn’t kick a goal when the sides met last year.