Inspired Bombers down dismal Demons for first win of the season
April 2, 2016 4:38 PM
IT HAS taken Essendon only two weeks to prove it wouldn't go through 2016 winless, after the Bombers clinched a spirited 13-point win over a disappointing Melbourne.
The Bombers surprised the Demons to dominate throughout the Saturday afternoon clash at the MCG, claiming the 11.14 (80) to 10.7 (67) triumph for John Worsfold's first win as coach.
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Despite being ravaged by the season-long suspensions of 12 of their senior players, coming off a 10-goal loss to Gold Coast in round one and facing an in-form Demons line-up, the Bombers lifted to post a famous win in what shapes as the most challenging year in their history.
Key forward Joe Daniher was the star, playing the best game of his young career. The 22-year-old was emphatic and unstoppable in the forward line, taking 15 marks (nine inside-50 and seven contested) and having 21 disposals.
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The 50-gamer's inaccuracy continues to cause him problems and he could have sewn up the win for the Bombers earlier had he kicked straight (he booted 2.4 and two shots out on the full), but he was a force the Dees could not contain.
David Zaharakis (34 disposals) and Zach Merrett (32, two goals) continued their run of form, while Jackson Merrett (28 touches), James Kelly (28) and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (20) enjoyed strong performances.
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