THE SIX POINTS
1. The Bombers will need to lift their scoring if they're to beat the Tigers this week. Essendon is ranked last for points scored this season, averaging only 60 points a game.
2. This week will be the 198th meeting between the two clubs. Essendon has won 104 games to Richmond's 89, with four draws. Since 2012 it's five wins to three to the Tigers' way.
3. The annual Dreamtime at the 'G was first played in 2006, with the 10 meetings split mostly in Essendon's favour. The Bombers have won six of the contests, and three of the last four.
4. The Bombers have proved to be a high handballing side this year, ranking second in the competition (averaging 191 a game). The Tigers play in a contrasting style, averaging 159 handballs a game (ranking 15th).
5. Richmond captain Trent Cotchin returned to the Tigers' line-up last week in brilliant touch, gathering a career-high 39 disposals (including 18 contested possessions). He had missed the previous two weeks with a fractured cheekbone.
6. Zach Merrett's ascent as a midfielder has been reflected in the Schick Official AFL Player Ratings. The Essendon youngster has jumped to No.122 on the overall list after starting the year ranked 151.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Michael Hartley. The Bombers defender has impressed in his first year at the club and will face another big challenge in the backline this year faced against Jack Riewoldt.
1. The Bombers will need to lift their scoring if they're to beat the Tigers this week. Essendon is ranked last for points scored this season, averaging only 60 points a game.
2. This week will be the 198th meeting between the two clubs. Essendon has won 104 games to Richmond's 89, with four draws. Since 2012 it's five wins to three to the Tigers' way.
3. The annual Dreamtime at the 'G was first played in 2006, with the 10 meetings split mostly in Essendon's favour. The Bombers have won six of the contests, and three of the last four.
4. The Bombers have proved to be a high handballing side this year, ranking second in the competition (averaging 191 a game). The Tigers play in a contrasting style, averaging 159 handballs a game (ranking 15th).
5. Richmond captain Trent Cotchin returned to the Tigers' line-up last week in brilliant touch, gathering a career-high 39 disposals (including 18 contested possessions). He had missed the previous two weeks with a fractured cheekbone.
6. Zach Merrett's ascent as a midfielder has been reflected in the Schick Official AFL Player Ratings. The Essendon youngster has jumped to No.122 on the overall list after starting the year ranked 151.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Michael Hartley. The Bombers defender has impressed in his first year at the club and will face another big challenge in the backline this year faced against Jack Riewoldt.
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