Form covers the last 7 matches at that venue between Essendon and that opponent.
Oldest result to most recent.
I'll preview each match during that week in more detail covering recent stats, game style, assets and players to look out for from both teams.
Round 1
Hawthorn
MCG
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Essendon has played Hawthorn 168 times but to date has never drawn a game with them.
That's the most games played against an opponent without a draw for Essendon.
Round 2
Sydney
SCG
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Round 8, 2019, Sydney versus Essendon at the SCG, the only game on record that someone has climbed a goal post.
Round 3
St. Kilda
Marvel
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The most wins Essendon has against an opponent is St. Kilda with 144.
Round 4
Port Adelaide
Adelaide Oval
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Brad Scott's worst coaching record head to head is against Ken Hinkley.
1 win and 7 losses.
His only win coming in their first match up in 2014
Round 5
WB
Marvel
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Essendon's highest ever score is against the Western Bulldogs (Footscray) in 1982.
31.16.208.
The only time Essendon has scored 200 plus points
Round 6
Adelaide
Adelaide Oval
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The biggest comeback in a final was Essendon's win against Adelaide in 1993.
The Crows lead by 42 points at half time. But Essendon would kick 11 goals to two in the second half to win by 11 points.
Round 7
Collingwood
MCG
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Essendon's head to head record against Collingwood on Anzac Day when Essendon is the home team is 7 wins and 7 losses.
It is Essendon's home game this year.
Round 8
WCE
Optus Stadium
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Brad Scott's first win as a coach was against the Eagles.
Round 9
GWS
Marvel
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GWS' biggest win and highest score was against Essendon the last time they met.
Round 10
North Melbourne
Marvel
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The highest ever score in a final was in Essendon's qualifying final against North Melbourne in 2000.
31.12.198
Round 11
Richmond
MCG
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Essendon scored 100 points for 17 consecutive weeks starting against Richmond in Round 21 1999.
Round 12
GC
Heritage Bank
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Of the current coaches, Brad Scott's most wins are against Damien Hardwick.
Round 13
Carlton
MCG
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The most drawn games Essendon has is against Carlton with 6
Round 15
WCE
Marvel
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The West Coast Eagles lowest ever score was in round 15, 1989 against Essendon at Windy Hill.
The Eagles scored 1.12.18 while Essendon kicked 25.10.160.
Round 16
Geelong
MCG
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Tom Hawkins highest winning percentage head to head is against Essendon. 16 wins and 2 losses.
Round 17
Collingwood
MCG
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Brad Scott coaches his 250th game against Collingwood.
As a player he had 10 wins and 2 losses against the Pies.
As a coach he has 3 wins and 10 losses (game to be decided in round 7)
Round 18
Melbourne
MCG
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Essendon's biggest comeback win from a half time deficit is against Melbourne in round 6 1992.
Trailing by 45 points at the main break, Essendon would comeback and win by 1 point.
It is also Essendon's largest three quarter time deficit to comeback and win. 41 points.
Round 19
Adelaide
Marvel
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Essendon's average winning margin against Adelaide at home is 17 points.
Round 20
St. Kilda
Marvel
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The lowest score Essendon has ever conceded was against St. Kilda in 1897. 0.3.3
Round 21
Fremantle
MCG
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Essendon hasn’t played Fremantle at the MCG since July 4th 1999, in what will be 25 years by then, and holds a perfect record of 3-0 there with an average winning margin of 28.3 pts
Round 22
GC
Marvel
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Essendon has never lost to Gold Coast outside of Queensland.
Round 23
Sydney
Marvel
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Since 1990. Wins by a goal or less between Essendon and Sydney stand at
Essendon 7. Sydney 14.
There has also been 1 draw.
Round 24
Brisbane
Gabba
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Of all the interstate venues Essendon will play at this year, the lowest win percentage is at the Gabba. 39.13%
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