Essendon mid-fielder Joe Misiti had more on his mind earlier today than just tonight's game against Carlton. Misiti's wife Nora gave birth to Joshua Joseph this afternoon. It is the first child for the Misiti's and both mum and baby are healthy and doing well. The birth of Joshua further strengthens Essendon's stocks for the future. Picture this - Max Fletcher kicks long out of defence to brother Mason. Mason handballs on the run to Joshua Misiti who uses his electrifying pace to fend off two opponents. Joshua pinpoints a pass to Kurtis Barnard on the lead. Kurtis marks strongly, plays on and goals from 40m out.