Bombers Senior Coach Brad Scott said his side's ability to turn the game after the Giants' fast start was a pleasing facet from an impressive result.

Essendon now sit inside the to four after an impressive 20-point win over a highly-respected GWS side.

After rallying from a 12-point deficit at half-time, Scott believes his side's growth enabled a composed finish to close out the match.

"I think it's just a good step forward for our group in terms of maturity that one, we didn't panic, and two, we were able to address what wasn't working for us," he said.

"And we were able to not only stem the flow, but turn the tide."

Nic Martin (31 disposals) was prolific again and Mason Redman (26 and a goal) and Andy McGrath (24) also had strong games.

Martin was moved to half-back at the start of this season and Scott hailed the 23-year-old, but said his whole defence was getting the rewards.

"He's been terrific. We'd like to play him in a whole lot of different positions all at the same time," he said.

"What's probably underestimated is what it's allowing a whole lot of other players to do. I think Mason Redman's been super for us, Andy McGrath is in career-best form, the defence has been very, very solid throughout the year and pleasingly going to get better.

"'Marto' has been fantastic, but he would say himself it's just great to be part of a back six or seven that's playing a cohesive style of footy."