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Pre Game
00:00
Collingwood is undefeated in its last five matches against Essendon - with four wins and one draw dating back to Round 6, 2022.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
02:08
SCORE
GOAL - Bombers (Zach Merrett)
04:18
The ball has been locked in Essendon's forward half for 79% of the play with the Bombers recording the first three inside 50s of the game.
04:57
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Jeremy Howe)
07:08
Jye Caldwell has started well for the Bombers with a game-high five disposals, three contested possessions, and two clearances.
07:23
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Sam Draper)
08:42
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Kyle Langford)
09:44
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Jack Crisp)
10:00
Despite losing the first possession at a stoppage four more times, the Pies have only recorded one less clearance than the Bombers.
10:53
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Jack Crisp)
11:10
The Pies have scored 2.0 (12) from clearance chains.
12:34
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Jack Crisp)
12:45
Jack Crisp has equalled a career-high of three goals. He previously kicked three goals against Adelaide in Round 20, 2014.
15:04
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Harvey Harrison)
17:57
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Joe Richards)
18:14
Collingwood has scored 1.2 (8) from set shots compared to 3.0 (18) from shots taken during general play.
19:33
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Nate Caddy)
22:21
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Harvey Harrison)
22:40
The Pies have transitioned the ball well with 44% of its defensive 50 chains going inside 50 for a return of 2.0 (12). The AFL average is 22%.
24:18
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Rushed)
25:04
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Matt Guelfi)
29:26
SCORE
GOAL - Bombers (Jake Stringer)
29:29
Nick Daicos and Jack Crisp have combined to win seven of Collingwood's eight clearances.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
01:10
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Patrick Lipinski)
02:56
Of Essendon's 12 kicks inside 50, seven have landed beyond 30 metres of goal for a return of 1.2 (8).
03:50
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Zach Merrett)
05:00
The Pies have scored 3.0 (18) from chains starting in their defensive 50.
06:32
SCORE
GOAL - Bombers (Kyle Langford)
07:01
Zach Merrett has been involved in eight of Essendon's 10 scores.
09:46
The pressure has risen from both teams this quarter with Collingwood recording a pressure factor of 209 compared to 203 for the Bombers. The AFL average is 180.
11:36
Essendon has scored 4.1 (25) from set shots compared to 0.4 (4) from general play.
12:57
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Scott Pendlebury)
15:44
SCORE
GOAL - Bombers (Harrison Jones)
17:10
The Bombers have scored 2.2 (14) from turnovers this quarter.
20:05
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Rushed)
22:02
Nate Caddy has been the target inside 50 on a team-high five occasions for a return of two marks inside 50 and 1.2 (8).
24:33
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Lachie Schultz)
29:14
Essendon scored 3.1 (19) from 17 defensive half chains in the second quarter.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:33
Zach Merrett has accumulated 402 metres gained - 140 metres more than the next-best Essendon player.
02:33
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Archie Perkins)
05:18
Since quarter-time, Essendon has registered a pressure factor of 183 compared to 167 for the Pies. The AFL average is 180.
08:19
The Bombers have registered 14 of the last 20 inside 50s of the game and lead the count by six this quarter.
10:09
SCORE
GOAL - Bombers (Peter Wright)
10:24
Essendon has taken 14 marks inside 50 compared to seven for the Pies. From these marks, the Bombers have scored 6.2 (38).
12:11
Collingwood has recorded just one disposal in their forward half this quarter with 81% of the play occurring in Essendon's forward half.
13:31
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Jade Gresham)
14:23
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Nate Caddy)
16:19
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Lachie Schultz)
18:48
In 30 ruck contests between Sam Draper and Darcy Cameron, the Bombers have won six more clearances and outscored the Pies by 15 points.
21:27
Nick Daicos has recorded one disposal this quarter after having 19 disposals and seven clearances in the first half.
24:10
Zach Merrett continues his strong game with another productive quarter. Merrett has recorded an equal team-high seven disposals this quarter, three contested possessions, and three score involvements.
25:23
Charlie Dean has been subbed out of the game and replaced by Ned Long.
25:52
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Lachie Schultz)
28:07
The Bombers have scored 6.4 (40) from chains starting in their defensive half.
29:54
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Bobby Hill)
30:07
The Pies have scored 2.1 (13) from eight centre bounce clearances.
30:37
Zach Merrett has been involved in 14 of Essendon's scores - five more than the next best Bombers player.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:52
SCORE
GOAL - Bombers (Matt Guelfi)
01:13
Essendon has scored 2.5 (17) from 15 forward half intercepts.
03:14
SCORE
GOAL - Bombers (Jye Caldwell)
03:23
Jye Caldwell has won a team-high seven clearances for the Bombers - three more than the next best Essendon player.
06:22
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Kyle Langford)
07:30
SCORE
BEHIND - Bombers (Rushed)
10:27
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Harvey Harrison)
10:48
The Pies have scored 4.5 (29) from turnovers.
12:11
SCORE
GOAL - Bombers (Peter Wright)
12:18
Essendon have scored 3.1 (19) from 12 centre bounce clearances.
15:12
Magpies Interchange - Isaac Quaynor off due to an injury.
16:38
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Brody Mihocek)
16:48
The Pies have scored 4.2 (26) from shots taken within 30 metres of goal compared to 8.3 (51) for the Bombers.
18:35
Essendon has won six more clearances this quarter after losing the count by four across the first three quarters.
21:43
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Nathan Kreuger)
22:12
Magpies Interchange - Brody Mihocek off due to an injury.
24:45
Jordan Ridley has taken a career-high 15 marks. His previous best was 14 against the Western Bulldogs in Round 19, 2023.
27:05
Nate Caddy has been subbed out of the game and replaced by Nick Hind.
28:39
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Nathan Kreuger)
31:19
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Rushed)
33:57
From quarter-time, Collingwood recorded a kicking efficiency of 62% including 55% in its forward half. By comparison, the Bombers went at 76% by foot including 64% in its forward half.