36

The Bombers had 36 scoring shots against the Power, including 19 goals. That’s the most scoring shots the Bombers have had in a game since the 44 they recorded in a 148-point win over Melbourne in round 2, 2013.

67

For just the second time this season the Bombers won the inside 50 count (67-51). 

742 

Jobe Watson kicked his first goal for the Bombers since round nine 2015 – 742 days ago. His snap ended at the start of the last quarter and was met with a strong cheer from the Essendon faithful.

70

The 70-point win is the second biggest against Port Adelaide. The Bombers and Power have clashed 28 times with the Dons biggest win coming in round one 2000 when the side got home by 94 points.

9

Zach Merrett finished with 38 disposals. That’s the ninth time in his 71 game career he’s recorded 35 or more possessions in a match.

14.1

The Bombers are now ranked 6^th for goals per game in the AFL. The Dons average just over 14 goals per game compared to last year’s 9.1. The last time Essendon averaged 14 goals in a season was in 2013.