AFL Anzac Day Live: Essendon v Collingwood

Strong mark from the HUGE man. This is when the American is so damaging. His excellent reach was on display as he marked well out in front of opponent Cale Hooker. And then the kick! 

With a lovely fade, Cox duly converted from 25 metres out. 

Essendon 2.1 (13) Collingwood 5.6 (36)

A freshly bleached (wait till you see the photos!) Matt Guelfi boots truly from a set shot. Gee, Essendon really needed that one. Badly ...

Essendon 2.1 (13) Collingwood 4.5 (29)

The work is all in front of Essendon.

A fantastic first quarter. 12 possessions for the Collingwood veteran. Like his team, he warmed up as the term progressed. Shiel was busy for Essendon but less effective as the quarter went on.

It happened steadily, but Collingwood have all the ascendancy by the first break.

Essendon 1.0 (6) Collingwood 4.5 (29)

OK, this is now very dangerous for Essendon. Collingwood are surging and they have got the jump. 

Will Hoskin-Elliott with another one after 22 minutes. Their forward pressure is telling. They are running hard and Essendon are being caught napping in their defensive half.

Essendon 1.0 (6) Collingwood 4.4 (28)

This time Taylor Adams. Collingwood have got the jump and a handy lead 19 minutes into the first quarter.

Essendon 1.0 (6) Collingwood 3.4 (22)