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Preview
Team News: Both teams are coming off horrible losses but do not expect wholesale changes.
Melbourne will be forced to make at least one change with Steven May injuring his groin in the loss to the Cats. Marty Hore could consider himself unlucky to be dropped after his debut and could be called upon to play a role.
Kade Kolodjashnij had a nightmare of a club debut for the Demons but may be considered better for the run. Alex Neal-Bullen has been quiet and will be nervous come selection time with Billy Stretch and Corey Wagner waiting in the wings.
Essendon have no forced changes but Jordan Ridley should come straight back in after he was unlucky to be the only one omitted following the first round. Zac Clarke is a chance to make his Essendon debut to provide assistance in the ruck to help combat Max Gawn.
Mark Baguley is struggling as a small forward and only managed seven disposals, leaving question marks regarding his place in the side. Brandon Zerk-Thatcher will have to wait for his senior debut after suffering a minor ankle injury in the VFL.
Prediction: A lot to play for on Friday night with the loser in serious strife. Melbourne by 19.
Previous 5 Games
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 30/3/19 | Cats | L 126 - 46 |
| 23/3/19 | Power | L 61 - 87 |
| 22/9/18 | Eagles | L 121 - 55 |
| 14/9/18 | Hawks | W 71 - 104 |
| 7/9/18 | Cats | W 75 - 46 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 30/3/19 | Saints | L 65 - 76 |
| 24/3/19 | Giants | L 112 - 40 |
| 24/8/18 | Power | W 89 - 111 |
| 17/8/18 | Tigers | L 81 - 73 |
| 10/8/18 | Saints | W 122 - 79 |
Team Line-Ups
Melbourne | |
| IN | C. Wagner, J. Wagner |
| OUT | T. Sparrow, S. May |
Essendon | |
| IN | Z. Clarke, J. Ridley, K. Mutch |
| OUT | M. Brown, K. Langford, D. Myers |
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Team Stats
Melbourne
Essendon
Disposals
352 369Contested Possessions
160 162Kicks
203 222Handballs
149 147Free Kicks
23 28Clearances
43 43Centre Clearances
19 21Stoppages
24 22Inside 50
63 53Marks
61 84Marks in 50
10 16Contested Marks
10 9Tackles
59 69Hit-Outs
45 34Player Stats
Melbourne
| Player | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Neal-Bullen | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Angus Brayshaw | 22 | 12 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Bayley Fritsch | 16 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Petracca | 8 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Salem | 15 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Clayton Oliver | 10 | 19 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Wagner | 5 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Viney | 11 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Melksham | 7 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| James Harmes | 12 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Jay Lockhart | 9 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Jayden Hunt | 12 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Josh Wagner | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kade Kolodjashnij | 6 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Max Gawn | 12 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 43 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Hibberd | 11 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Jones | 8 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Jetta | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar McDonald | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Frost | 10 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Weideman | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tom McDonald | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Essendon
| Player | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Francis | 8 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Saad | 7 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew McGrath | 10 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti | 9 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Conor McKenna | 17 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Darcy Parish | 16 | 8 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| David Zaharakis | 19 | 12 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Devon Smith | 12 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Dylan Shiel | 16 | 15 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Dyson Heppell | 13 | 14 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Stringer | 9 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Jordan Ridley | 9 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe Mutch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Baguley | 5 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Guelfi | 8 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hurley | 16 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orazio Fantasia | 17 | 4 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Patrick Ambrose | 6 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun McKernan | 5 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Tom Bellchambers | 6 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Zac Clarke | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Merrett | 12 | 14 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Match Summary
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