36 points - Nine wins, seven losses 110 per cent.

The Bombers jumped three rungs on the ladder following their thumping win over the Pies and the draw is about to open up for Mark Thompson's men. While the improving Western Bulldogs will be a challenge next round, the Bombers' confidence will be sky high. Essendon only meets one other current top-eight team, the Sydney Swans, on the run home. A round 22 clash against Gold Coast could be pivotal for both sides. 

The run home:

Rd 18: Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium

Rd 19: Sydney Swans at the SCG

Rd 20: Richmond at the MCG

Rd 21: West Coast at Etihad Stadium

Rd 22: Gold Coast at Etihad Stadium

Rd 23: Carlton at the MCG

"We want to go as far as we want to go. We want to be the best that we can be and provide a platform and environment for our players to enjoy themselves in the time that they are actually playing. Who knows how far we can go? I think anyone would be silly to try and predict that."

Mark Thompson - July 13 after defeating Collingwood.
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