Essendon Bombers vs. Collingwood FC

Today’s feature Anzac day match is between Essendon Bombers and Collingwood Magpies. The opening bounce is set to commence at 2:40pm local time with the game to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Magpies are current favourites for the match with Essendon fielding a depleted team. View our preview, teams and information for the game between Essendon Bombers and Collingwood Magpies on Anzac day.

One of the highlights in the AFL season is the Anzac clash between the Bombers and Magpies.
This particular match has produces some epic encounters over the years and I’d expect this one to be no different.
The Bombers have had plenty to distract them off the field this season but the playing group, led by Brownlow medallist Jobe Watson, have been outstanding and remain, along with Geelong and Port, unbeaten after four rounds
After a sensational effort to come back from near 40 points down during the game against Fremantle in WA a fortnight ago, the Bombers accounted for a struggling St. Kilda outfit last week – 128-91.
Collingwood also recorded a comfortable victory last week (113 – 79) over Richmond who were unbeaten leading into the match.
The Tigers were more than competitive in the first half but as champions outfits tend to do, Collingwood rallied and produced an outstanding third quarter that saw them seven goals to Richmond’s two.
That was the Pie’s third win this fourth win this season, the only loss coming against Hawthorn.
The Bombers couldn’t be in a better position to face their toughest test to date this season but Collingwood have won the past seven encounters between the two sides and expect they’ll be too good here as well.


Exciting young defender Jake Carlisle on Wednesday recommitted to Essendon until the end of the 2015 AFL season, after signing a new two-year deal.
Carlisle has played a pivotal role in the club’s impressive start to the season, after keeping a hold on a number of the competition’s leading forwards.
The 21-year-old put pen to paper on the eve of the traditional Collingwood Anzac Day clash.
“I couldn’t be happier. It’s a privilege to play for a club with such a rich and proud history, and it means a lot to recommit to the club that gave me an opportunity and drafted me,” Carlisle said.
“It’s great to re-sign for another two years, it’s a great place to be and I’m really happy to be here.
“I’m glad I could get my contract signed so early in the season so I can just focus purely on my football and developing my game.”
Senior coach James Hird said Carlisle’s decision to re-sign was a wonderful show of faith in the club.
“I think it’s tremendous to see Jake commit for another two years. He is the future of our football club and is one of the reasons why our members and supporters should be excited about the future,” said Hird.
“Jake’s start to this year – his positioning, his spoiling, his ability to take strong marks – and the way he uses the ball, we know we’ve got a very good player on our hands and we need to treat him well and keep developing him.
“Jake is a hard working young man with tremendous talent, but the most pleasing thing is he understands he still has a way to go if he’s to develop into the player we know he can be.”