“We haven’t seen that in years”: The profile stats that highlight Bombers’ turnaround
For years, Essendon’s ability to defend and stifle opposition ball movement has been their biggest Achilles heel. It’s a problem that has plagued Matthew Knights, James Hird, Mark Thompson, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten and others while corrupting the club of success for over two decades. But there are signs that the wheel is turning under Brad Scott, following the Bombers’ dramatic two-point win on Friday night. While all the fallout has focused on Sam Draper’s ‘frog dive’ and the subsequent non-decision,...