Essendon v Geelong Cats, Round 4 2016
2016 AFLRound 4
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESS | 2.2 14 | 5.4 34 | 6.5 41 | 6.6 42 |
| GEE | 2.3 15 | 5.6 36 | 6.13 49 | 9.18 72 |
MCG, MelbourneRain, 19°Lead changes 4
Recap
Geelong too strong for Essendon
Geelong 9.18 (72) beat Essendon 6.6 (42) at MCG in Round 4, a 30-point win.
Geelong led at every change.
Steven Motlop kicked two goals for Geelong.
Patrick Dangerfield led the way with 27 disposals.
A run of four straight goals across the first and second quarters turned a 10-point deficit into a 13-point lead.
Geelong won the inside-50 count 50–40, and Essendon won the clearances 37–27.
In context
- Geelong have now beaten Essendon 5 times in a row.
- A career-high 16 marks for James Gwilt (previous best 13).
Best on ground
