1. The Bombers' scoring troubles continue, with the club sitting last in the competition for points kicked (averaging only 59 a game). They have kicked fewer than 10 goals eight times.
2. Essendon and Hawthorn have played eight times at Etihad Stadium, with the Hawks winning five games to the Bombers' three. The Hawks have won 12 of their past 14 games at the venue.
3. The Hawks have been strong in clearances this season, ranking fourth in the competition with 39 a game. Jordan Lewis is ranked 11th in the competition with a total of 63.
4. The key numbers don't reflect well on Essendon. The Bombers are ranked last or second last after 11 games in marks inside 50, contested possessions, contested marks, clearances, centre clearances and inside-50 entries.
5. Paul Puopolo, Jack Gunston and Bradley Hill combined for 10 goals the last time these sides met, when Sam Mitchell gathered 32 disposals in Hawthorn's 38-point win.
6. Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti's form is reflected in the Schick AFL Player Ratings, with the running Dons defender ranked the best first-year player in the competition.
The top-up Bomber has impressed in the first half of the season in the backline, and might well remain at the club beyond 2016 given his form. But he faces a test this Friday night trying to contain Hawthorn's dangerous goalkickers in what will likely be wave after wave of forward-50 entries.
2. Essendon and Hawthorn have played eight times at Etihad Stadium, with the Hawks winning five games to the Bombers' three. The Hawks have won 12 of their past 14 games at the venue.
3. The Hawks have been strong in clearances this season, ranking fourth in the competition with 39 a game. Jordan Lewis is ranked 11th in the competition with a total of 63.
4. The key numbers don't reflect well on Essendon. The Bombers are ranked last or second last after 11 games in marks inside 50, contested possessions, contested marks, clearances, centre clearances and inside-50 entries.
5. Paul Puopolo, Jack Gunston and Bradley Hill combined for 10 goals the last time these sides met, when Sam Mitchell gathered 32 disposals in Hawthorn's 38-point win.
6. Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti's form is reflected in the Schick AFL Player Ratings, with the running Dons defender ranked the best first-year player in the competition.
The top-up Bomber has impressed in the first half of the season in the backline, and might well remain at the club beyond 2016 given his form. But he faces a test this Friday night trying to contain Hawthorn's dangerous goalkickers in what will likely be wave after wave of forward-50 entries.
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