1993 – Essendon 20.13.133 def. Carlton 13.11.89

Few gave the Bombers a chance in 1993.  With many 1980’s stars entering the early years of their retirement, Kevin Sheedy turned to a band of baby Bombers.

The names Hird, Wanganeen, Fletcher, Misiti and Mercuri were virtually unknown across the AFL world, but they were about to become household names.

Essendon pulled off a remarkable 42-point comeback to beat Adelaide in the Preliminary Final then lined up against Carlton in the decider.

The Bombers had 13 scoring shots to three in the first quarter.  They extended their 25-point margin to 37 points by half time and it was a deficit the Blues were never able to reel in.

Michael Long picked up the Norm Smith Medal.  He ended the day with 33 possessions and two goals.

Paul Salmon was another major contributor with five goals.

THE TEAM:

B: G. Wanganeen, D. Fletcher, D. Wallis

HB: D. Grenvold, M. Harvey, M. Thompson (c)

C: R. Olarenshaw, S. Denham, P. Hills

HF: M. Mercuri, J. Hird, J. Misiti

F: T. Watson, P. Salmon, M. Long

R: P. Somerville, G. O’Donnell, D. Bewick

I: C. Daniher, D. Calthorpe

Coach: K. Sheedy