AFL: The Fox Footy panel discuss the Collingwood Magpies' loss to the Essendon Bombers at the MCG.
Essendon reaffirmed its top-four credentials and status as flag challengers after toppling Collingwood on Friday night in what has been described as a “statement performance”.
“They just prepared really well. It didn’t happen in the first quarter, they were all over the shop — we could see it, it was a mess.Despite stumbling in the early stages, Essendon leant on one of its biggest strengths — overwhelming Collingwood 279-218 in uncontested possessions, and 129-85 in uncontested marks.
“We’ve spoken a lot throughout the year about the off-season that the Essendon players had. Well, they looked the harder, fitter side tonight. “ really good opposition, circumstances throughout the game where Collingwood got off to a good start we were able to regain our composure.”
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