West Coast crushed the Bombers by 103 points in the last game of the NAB Challenge and the Eagles will be keen to do the same on Thursday night as they seek to keep their slim top-four hopes alive. The Bombers put in a spirited performance against Greater Western Sydney just prior to the bye but before that they suffered heavy losses to Hawthorn and Fremantle. The challenge for the Bombers is two-fold. They need to kick a winning score whilst curbing the Eagles' powerful forward line. The Bombers have averaged just eight goals this season while the Eagles have kicked 18 goals or more in five of seven home games this season. The Eagles will want to put in a good display against former coach John Worsfold.
2. West Coast is ranked third for marks inside 50 averaging 14.4 per game. Essendon has struggled in this area, ranked last with only 9.4 per game.
3. The Bombers continue to be a high-disposal side, ranked second in the AFL averaging 393.7 per game. They are also ranked second for uncontested possessions with 264.6 per game.
4. West Coast has dominated Essendon at Domain Stadium, winning 15 games to three, including nine of the last 10. The Bombers have lost their last 10 games interstate and haven't won since 2014 in Adelaide.
5. There is a big difference between the two teams in scoring. West Coast is ranked third for goals per game with 15.1 while Essendon is last with 8.5. The Bombers are the only team under 10 goals per game.
6. West Coast has two of the top-12 key forwards in the Schick AFL Player Ratings in Josh Kennedy (35 overall) and Jack Darling (110). The Bombers' highest-ranked key forward is Joe Daniher. He is 25th among key forwards and 256th overall.
2. West Coast is ranked third for marks inside 50 averaging 14.4 per game. Essendon has struggled in this area, ranked last with only 9.4 per game.
3. The Bombers continue to be a high-disposal side, ranked second in the AFL averaging 393.7 per game. They are also ranked second for uncontested possessions with 264.6 per game.
4. West Coast has dominated Essendon at Domain Stadium, winning 15 games to three, including nine of the last 10. The Bombers have lost their last 10 games interstate and haven't won since 2014 in Adelaide.
5. There is a big difference between the two teams in scoring. West Coast is ranked third for goals per game with 15.1 while Essendon is last with 8.5. The Bombers are the only team under 10 goals per game.
6. West Coast has two of the top-12 key forwards in the Schick AFL Player Ratings in Josh Kennedy (35 overall) and Jack Darling (110). The Bombers' highest-ranked key forward is Joe Daniher. He is 25th among key forwards and 256th overall.
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