The Bulldogs are on their way to another landslide victory over Essendon, after spanking the same club by 91 and 93 points in their two clashes last year. This time, Luke Beveridge’s men lead by 35 points at quarter-time, by a seven-goal-to-one scoreline that could have been worse. The irrepressible Marcus Bontempelli has a game-high 12 disposals, three clearances and a goal – but he could have three goals if not for twice trying to help teammates get in on the action. Arthur Jones provided the big highlight with a hanger over Zach Reid for his second goal, while Sam Darcy looms ominous with three contested marks and a pair of goals of his own. The Dogs are dissecting the Dons with pinpoint kicking that has enabled them to take 30 marks to 12, and they have somehow out-tackled their hapless opposition (17-11) despite having 32 more disposals. This has been another horrible night so far for Essendon
