Recap
GOALS
Geelong: Duncan 3, Hawkins 2, Ablett 2, Kelly 2, C.Guthrie, Rohan, Miers, Dahlhaus
Essendon: Stringer 3, Baguley, Bellchambers, Daniher, Parish
BEST
Geelong: Kelly, Stewart, Ablett, Duncan, Blicavs, C.Guthrie
Essendon: Merrett, Smith, Parish, Stringer, Hurley
INJURIES
Geelong: Ratugolea (concussion), Dangerfield (knee)
Essendon: Nil
Reports: Gary Ablett (Geelong) reported for striking Dylan Shiel in the first quarter.
Official crowd: 63,527 at the MCG