Essendon Bombers emerged victorious when they clashed with Adelaide Crows in round 6 of the 2024 AFL season. The match, which took place, at the Adelaide Oval was a tight encounter that saw both sides go head to head until the blow of the siren.
The Bombers got off to an excellent start winning the first two quarters for a 34-39 lead at halftime. But the Crows came back fighting in the third term. They outscored the visitors by two points (25-23), reducing the deficit to three and setting up a nervy last quarter.
Both sides eventually played out a 16-16 score in the final quarter, which was just enough to secure a tense victory for the Bombers.
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The Bombers dominated the Crows and led at every change. But the thrilling encounter was won thanks to their massive defensive display. Captain Zach Merret and Nic Martin both registered 29 disposals, while Jade Gresham finished with 26.
The tight encounter saw Jordan Dawson, Ben Keays, Harrison Jones and Kyle Langford manage two goals each for their respective clubs.
Essendon extends winning streak over the Crows
Essendon extended their impressive record over Adelaide Crows with another victory on Friday, April 19. The Bombers delivered a hard-fought 75-78 victory over the Crows in a tight encounter at the Adelaide Oval.
With six consecutive wins against the Crows, the Bombers were likely favorites heading into the tie and did not fail to disappoint. A dominant display in the first half was enough to seal a seventh successive victory for Essendon.
The last time they fell short to the Crows was in 2017 when they lost 80-123. This victory put the Bombers on a 4-2 record this season, pushing them up the log into seventh position. However, the Crows, with only one win this, season find themselves in 14th place.
