One of the highlights in the AFL season is the Anzac clash between the Bombers and Magpies.

This particular match has produces some epic encounters over the years and I’d expect this one to be no different.

The Bombers have had plenty to distract them off the field this season but the playing group, led by Brownlow medallist Jobe Watson, have been outstanding and remain, along with Geelong and Port, unbeaten after four rounds

After a sensational effort to come back from near 40 points down during the game against Fremantle in WA a fortnight ago, the Bombers accounted for a struggling St. Kilda outfit last week – 128-91.

Collingwood also recorded a comfortable victory last week (113 – 79) over Richmond who were unbeaten leading into the match.

The Tigers were more than competitive in the first half but as champions outfits tend to do, Collingwood rallied and produced an outstanding third quarter that saw them seven goals to Richmond’s two.

That was the Pie’s third win this fourth win this season, the only loss coming against Hawthorn.

The Bombers couldn’t be in a better position to face their toughest test to date this season but Collingwood have won the past seven encounters between the two sides and expect they’ll be too good here as well.

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Odds Comparison:

Essendon Bombers	2.25	2.30	2.20	2.30	2.25	2.27
Collingwood Magpies	1.64	1.63	1.67	1.63	1.64	1.65

Teams

Essendon Bombers:

1 Michael Hibberd
2 Tom Bellchambers
3 Scott Gumbleton
4 Jobe Watson
5 Brent Stanton
8 Jason Winderlich
9 Brendon Goddard
11 David Zaharakis (INT)
12 Stewart Crameri
15 Courtenay Dempsey
16 Tayte Pears (EMG)
17 Jake Melksham (EMG)
19 David Hille
20 Jackson Merrett
21 Dyson Heppell
22 Jake Carlisle
23 David Myers (INT)
26 Cale Hooker
29 Alwyn Davey
32 Travis Colyer (INT)
34 Kyle Hardingham
39 Heath Hocking (INT)
40 Ben Howlett
42 Nathan Lovett-Murray (EMG)
46 Mark Baguley

In:
Kyle Hardingham, Travis Colyer, Stewart Crameri

Out:
Michael Hurley (Ankle), Tayte Pears (Omitted), Jake Melksham (Omitted)

Milestones:
Kyle Hardingham – Playing 50th game ,
David Myers – Playing 50th game

Collingwood Magpies:

1 Alex Fasolo (INT)
2 Jordan Russell (INT)
3 Brent Macaffer (INT)
6 Tyson Goldsack
8 Harry O’Brien
9 Martin Clarke
10 Scott Pendlebury
11 Jarryd Blair
13 Dale Thomas
15 Jarrod Witts (EMG)
16 Nathan Brown
19 Jamie Elliott
20 Ben Reid
21 Quinten Lynch
22 Steele Sidebottom
24 Josh Thomas (EMG)
25 Ben Hudson
27 Ben Kennedy (EMG)
28 Ben Sinclair
32 Travis Cloke
34 Alan Toovey
36 Dane Swan
39 Heath Shaw
40 Paul Seedsman (INT)
41 Sam Dwyer

In:
Tyson Goldsack

Out:
Josh Thomas (Omitted)