Early Bomber blitz sinks Eagles
Essendon players celebrate a goal in the 28-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium. (AAP Image/Tony McDonough) ESSENDON recruit Jake Stringer has unleashed some early carnage to help lift the Bombers to a shock 28-point win over West Coast. The Bombers booted the first eight goals of the Thursday night Optus Stadium match on the way to a 12.8 (80) to 6.16 (52) victory in front of 51,409 fans. Stringer booted three goals in the opening term. And although he failed to add to that tally after quarter-time,...