We take a look at the numbers ahead of Sunday’s #EmbracingIndia match at Etihad Stadium between Essendon and Western Bulldogs.
Head to Head
Played: 156
Essendon: 94
Western Bulldogs: 60
Draws: 2
Last Five:
Round 18, 2014 Essendon 15.11 (101) d Western Bulldogs 14.10 (94) Etihad Stadium
Round 7, 2014 Essendon 10.13 (73) d Western Bulldogs 9.11 (65) Etihad Stadium
Round 16, 2013 Essendon 18.13 (121) d Western Bulldogs 14.6 (90) Etihad Stadium
Round 14, 2012 Essendon 21.14 (140) d Western Bulldogs 8.8 (56) Etihad Stadium
Round 21, 2011 Essendon 23.12 (150) d Western Bulldogs 15.11 (101) Etihad Stadium
Key Players:
- Jake Carlisle was the key to the win last season with eight goals.
- Jackson Macrae has had no issues collecting the ball against Essendon; the speedy forward has managed 57 disposals in the sides last two encounters.
- Jake Stringer kicked five goals in the Bulldogs round 18 loss last season.
Take Note:
- Essendon recorded its second biggest score of the season last weekend.
- Brent Stanton has the fourth most kicks in the AFL this season.
- Essendon have won the last five matches between the two sides.
