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Last Saturday’s crushing loss to Fremantle, after being three goals ahead at three quarter time, should be motivation enough to bounce back for this very winnable Round 5 clash at Windy Hill.

A first-time venue for the Melbourne AFLW team, this should be a familiar suburban, windy, footy environment for the players.  

Essendon were brave and competitive last week against ladder leader Adelaide at Sturt’s home ground.

A familiar name, Maddison Gay, was the Bombers best player with a game-high 23 disposals showing off her intercepts and precise kicking.

The only Bomber to earn a coaches vote in the 33-point defeat.  

Watching Essendon, they have a good midfield with another Madison, Prespakis, Georgia Nanscawen, Steph Cain and quick players such as ex Blue Georgia Gee and Sophie Van De Heuvel.  

Former Casey player Steph Wales is a developing mobile ruck but has only limited support.

The Demons and Bombers have won only one game each this season and sit 14th and 15th on the ladder respectively.

An understatement that Friday’s clash is a ‘must-win’ game for both teams.

Selection this week

The injury list expanded with additions of Grace Beasley (ACL), Eden Zanker (Knee) and Blaithin Mackin (Calf).  Paxy Paxman and speedster Jemma Rigoni are listed a ‘test’so both could be available.

The Club announced that ex Port Adelaide player Lily Johnson will debut for the red and blue.  She has trained with the backs and looked promising in her preseason work.

With limited options available expect anyone fit to be seriously considered for selection.

Essendon has been missing their talisman captain Bonnie Toogood for several weeks but by comparison the Bombersare close to full strength.

Meggs view

Mick hinted that this season, the workload is not being shared effectively amongst his playing group.  

Eliza McNamara played her best game for the Dees last week and has been excellent all year, as has Sinead Goldrick. Together with Kate Hore they continue to work so hard to lift their team.

Maeve Chaplin has been a real stalwart in defence and her attack, intercept marking and kicking have been highlights.  Hanksy improved her output last week and Campbell is slowly grasping the number one ruck mantle.

With Edo out, youngster Georgia Gall becomes our primary lead up forward holding out her dukes, with Alyssia Pisano buzzing around crumbing for goals.

Wotherspoon is wasted at half forward.  She is strong and battle-ready, give her some midfield rotations Mick.

Essendon will be highly competitive on Friday, but Melbourne has aces such as Hore and Hanks.  

If enough Demon teammates step up, share the burden, win the contests and execute skills under pressure, we will win this.  

Melbourne to defuse the Bombers this week.  Go Dees!

Melbourne by 13 points

THE GAME

Round 5: Melbourne v Essendon Friday 27 September 2024 at 2:05pm (Melbourne time)

Windy Hill, Melbourne - Wurundjeri

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall Melbourne 1 win Essendon 0 wins

At Windy Hill Melbourne 0 wins Essendon 0 wins

The Coaches Stinear 1 win Wood 0 wins

MEDIA 

TV - Fox Footy, Kayo.  

Mobile – AFL Live Official App

THE LAST TIME THEY MET - Season 7 Round 9

Melbourne 7.8 (50) defeated Essendon 1.3 (9) at Casey Fields, 23 October 2022

MELBOURNE 2.2 4.2 7.5 7.8 (50)

ESSENDON 0.0 1.3 1.3 1.3 (9)

With momentum building towards a Top 2 finish, the Demons’ superior skills, and 4-quarter effort produced a solid 41-point win in tricky windy conditions.

Coach Mick Stinear was pleased with his team’s intensity and competitiveness.  He praised defenders Shelley Heath, young key back Tahlia Gillard and the emerging defender Maeve Chaplin.

Paxy led the way with a goal and 24 disposals (10 of which were contested), while Kate Hore kicked 3 goals and Alyssa Bannan kicked 2.

GOALS

MELBOURNE Hore 3, Bannan 2, Paxman, Zanker

ESSENDON Phillips

BEST

MELBOURNE Paxman, Heath, Gillard, West, Hore

ESSENDON Philips, Prespakis, Vogt, Marshall

INJURIES

MELBOURNE Nil

ESSENDON Nil

CROWD 1,518 at Casey Fields

THE TEAMS 

MELBOURNE  

B Colvin Gillard
HB Chaplin Heath Goldrick
C McNamara Hanks Fitzsimon
HF Gall Hore Wotherspoon
F Bannan Pisano
FOLL Campbell Mithen Lampard
Jacques Radford Vogt Walker
I/C Hill Johnson Paxman Taylor Watt
EMG Casey D'Arcy Madigan

IN Johnson Paxman

OUT B Mackin (calf) Zanker (knee)

ESSENDON

B Clarke Van Loon
HB Van De Heuvel Gamble Morcom
C Keaney Prespakis Gaylor
HF Bannister Gee Gay
F Alexander Scott
FOLL Wales Nanscawen Cain
I/C Jacques Radford Vogt Walker
EMG Dyke Williamson Adams

NO CHANGE 

Injury List: Round 5

Melbourne

Paxy Paxman Foot Test
Jemma Rigoni   Groin Test
Saraid Taylor   Calf 1 - 2 weeks
Olivia Purcell Face 3 - 4 weeks
Lauren Pearce Wrist 4 weeks 
Blaithin Mackin Calf 3 - 5 weeks
Eden Zanker Knee TBC
Grace Beasley ACL Season
Tayla Harris Shoulder Season
Jacinta Hose ACL Season
Aimee Mackin  ACL Season

Essendon

Emily Gough Calf 2 weeks
Bonnie Toogood MCL 2-4 weeks Brooke Brown Calf 3 weeks

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