The winner in Sunday’s standalone Peter Jackson VFL Round 3 match was Essendon. The Bombers made their ANZAC Day eve clash with Collingwood a no-contest after quarter time, powering home to an 85-point victory.
ESSENDON 20.13 (133) d COLLINGWOOD 7.6 (48)
Streak: Essendon – L W W / Collingwood – W L L
Telling facts: The Bombers were in control throughout the ANZAC Day eve clash at Victoria Park, notching their second win of 2016. After an even first quarter, Essendon slammed on eight unanswered goals through the second and third terms with their back line regularly rebounding Collingwood attacking forays and limiting the impact of big name Magpies inclusion Travis Cloke.
Goalkickers: Crowley 4, J.Langford 3, Redman 3, Simpkin 2, McKernan 2, Eades 2 (Essendon) / Cloke 2 (Collingwood)
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* Photo: The Licorice Gallery
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Last Modified on 24/04/2016 17:37