The fateful chain of events that killed off another Bombers season without a finals victory were in motion long before Mac Andrew realised a boyhood dream with a towering pack mark and goal after the siren.
Mac Andrew’s last-kick goal has robbed Essendon of a shot at the finals,while Port Adelaide grabbed second spot after a thrilling win over the brave Demons.
Dylan Shiel has played in big finals and been an All-Australian. Last Sunday he showed his class and proved what a difference he could still be for Essendon.
The race for the top eight in this whacky AFL season is tightening,with all spots still up for grabs and three games remaining. Where will your team finish?
The Demons can mathematically still be part of September this year – but they won’t make it. Still,anyone saying their opportunity for next year has passed them by is off the mark.
The under-siege Bombers faced the prospect of another season-destroying fall from grace before a stunning five-goal surge dramatically changed their course.
Jason Winderlich was airlifted to hospital following an accident during a local football match on the weekend.
He might not be the standout No.1 pick like Harley Reid 12 months ago,but this midfield rubberman from the Oakleigh Chargers has emerged as the probable top selection at year’s AFL national draft.
The Hawks’ finals hopes have taken a major hit,while the Giants appear on their way to September after an enthralling clash in Canberra. Essendon have conjured a last-gasp win over Fremantle at the MCG,while Lions left the Saints as roadkill at Marvel Stadium.
Scott Pendlebury becomes the sixth person,and the first Collingwood player,to reach the 400-game milestone on Saturday night against Carlton. Is he the best player of the exclusive club?
The Western Bulldogs have injected a sense of energy into the finals contest which still has 12 teams jostling for position. Will your team make it?