Here are the numbers you need to know ahead of Essendon’s clash with Port Adelaide tonight.

Head to Head

Played: 25

Won: 11

Lost: 14

Draw: 0

Last Five

R16, 2014, Essendon 8.14 (62) d Port Adelaide 7.18 (60) at Adelaide Oval

R15, 2013, Essendon 18.10 (118) d Port Adelaide 12.16 (88) at Etihad Stadium

R16, 2012, Essendon 19.13 (127) d Port Adelaide 11.11 (77) at AAMI Stadium

R2, 2012, Essendon 16.11 (111) d Port Adelaide 13.8 (86) at Etihad Stadium

R23, 2011, Essendon 17.18 (120) d Port Adelaide 17.11 (113) at Etihad Stadium 

Key players

-       Robbie Gray is ranked in the top seven in the AFL for contested possessions, clearances and centre clearances.

-       Michael Hurley is ranked number two in the AFL for rebounds from the defensive 50.

-       David Zaharakis gathered 30 possessions when the Bombers beat the Power last season.

Take Note

-       Essendon has won the last five matches between the two sides.

-       Port Adelaide lead the competition for tackles.  Essendon is ranked 7^th.

-       The Bombers side includes six players with 16 games or less AFL experience.