.Essendon hosts Adelaide at Wonder Coliseum in an appealing clash to commence Round 19 on Friday night. The Bombers (10-6-1, 98.8%) are rebounding coming from a disappointing loss to Melbourne last Sunday and are actually wanting to proceed their latest prominence over the Crows. At The Same Time, Adelaide (6-10-1, 105.0%) is actually intending to lead to a distressed at Docklands that would certainly send out shivers by means of Essendon as it forms a finals assault. Round 19WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.Watch every video game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Time deal with no ad-breaks throughout use Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your totally free trial today >' We have no tip, we actually do not'|01:22 Essendon has actually gained 7 consecutive games versus Adelaide, dating back to 2017. Even more, the Bombing planes have succeeded four consecutive games versus the Crows at Marvel Arena. Brad Scott brought in an intriguing call at choice, thinking proficient ruckman Todd Goldstein in place of key forward Peter Wright (omitted) as the Dons take pair of rucks right into Friday evening's clash. Dyson Heppell and Nick Hind were likewise dropped. Matthew Nicks' match board helped make an eyebrow-raising call of their personal, opting to relax stalwart onward Taylor Walker as well as consist of protector Mitch Joint. Street Kilda wonderful Leigh Montagna possessed Essendon "in the weapon" in the lead-up to Friday night. "It was really disappointing," Montagna told Fox Footy of the Bombers' Sphere 18 reduction to the Demons. "I've got all of them in the gun considering that they play in the third-lowest stress ranking ready the time. "When they have actually played in stressful games, they are right now 3-4-1. They are actually 7-2 in low-pressure games, where it is actually under 180-- the tension variety that our team use as typical-- and also they've failed the test 3 away from the last 4 opportunities. "You've got to start to concern: are they powerful good enough around the contest and are they hopeless sufficient? I am actually placing it on Essendon. They've carried out some wonderful things this year as well as they've acted, yet in these huge video games versus solid resistance, I don't think they've stood up-- which is actually the next amount they have actually reached come to if they want to succeed an ultimate." The game obtains underway at 7:40 pm AEST from Wonder Stadium.Watch it reside on Fox Footy (network 504), streaming on Kayo or via Hubbl from 6:30 pm AEST.ROLLING UPDATESThe Bombing planes created a scorching begin to the game, booting the very first 3 targets. 2 of the all of them came by means of Harry Jones, that appeared haunting having fun off a wing.Essendon young weapon Nate Caddy provided the feature of the initial fourth, soaring high to pull down a captivating symbol." There's the potential right there certainly," analyst James Brayshaw said.Fox Footy expert Garry Lyon pointed out Adelaide was actually "weak" from a tension standpoint early. But the Crows reacted along with the next 3 targets of the game to take the lead early in the 2nd quarter.The drawback for Adelaide, however, was actually that Nick Murray was actually subbed out along with a leg injury, with Brayden Prepare infused into the game.Essendon then answered with the following 2 objectives using Sam Durham and also Kyle Langford. Durham's amazing rise in 2024 continued, along with 15 disposals in merely over one quarter." They have actually got to perform one thing concerning Durham today. It runs out management," Matthew Richardson said in commentary.But fast goals to Zac Taylor, Ben Keays as well as Darcy Fogarty-- the latter with the help of some dazzling ball action-- put the Crows back ahead." They appear sly," Brian Taylor stated of the Crows in commentary.Darcy Fogarty after that booted his 2nd before Keays dribbled through his 3rd to create it seven direct Crows objectives. Sam Berry toenailed one more moments eventually to make it 8 directly." What is actually happening?" Brayshaw said.Essendon booted the final pair of targets of the 2nd term to reduce Adelaide's cause 23 aspects at half-time, yet its careless fingertip coming from protection was worrying." The back six handball video game has actually been poor," Fox Footy's Nathan Buckley said.The Bombers obtained the optimal begin to 3rd phrase, along with four easy objectives to Jade Gresham, Caddy (two) and Kyle Langford to cut the frame to one point." Can you think it?" Brayshaw said.Adelaide responded with a number of goals to Josh Rachele and Keays, along with the eventually's significant an unexpected long-range soccer goal.But Sam Draper and also Jye Caldwell responded along with their own majors for the Bombers to set up a 10-point top at three quarter-time as the wild, gripping contest continued.Just just before the 3 quarter-time siren though, Basket was actually associated with a collision with Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson that left behind the latter stunned. Basket could possibly face scrutiny from the Suit Evaluation Policeman for it.So, too, can Keays for a deal with on Caldwell that resulted in the Bombers midfielder being actually subbed away from the activity along with concussion.Merrett at that point snuck onward for Essendon to kick the first goal of the fourth phrase, presenting the Bombing planes' lead to 16 ponts. Yet the Crows maintained within striking span as Keays stopped his career-high 5th major.After an arm-wrestle between the 2 crews, Gresham burst via a standstill as well as snapped an elegant checkside goal to give the the Bombers some breathing place. Yet once again the Crows reacted, along with Fogarty breaking two additional goals to take his tally to 4 as well as reduced Essendon's lead to three points.Follow Essendon v Adelaide in our online weblog below!