1. Goddard's emotions spill over
Brendon Goddard won't enjoy watching the tape back after a third quarter to forget. As Collingwood piled on the goals, Goddard engaged in an argument with teammate David Zaharakis in defence. Then at the final break, Goddard trudged off towards the huddle with no teammates in sight, the rest of the Bombers trailing by 50 metres after assembling for a chat at centre half-forward. Captain Dyson Heppell pulled Goddard aside for a word before the veteran's demonstrative finger pointing continued in another exchange with Joe Daniher. The veteran finished with 29 disposals but his demeanour will be the post-match focus, rather than his football. 

2. Daniher's dirty day despite career best
When Joe Daniher kicked the first goal of the game, he looked set to break the shackles of a lacklustre start to the season. But it was all downhill from there. Despite a career-high 22 disposals, Daniher butchered the ball at 46 per cent disposal efficiency. With the game on the line in the first half, he also gave away four free kicks as Lynden Dunn had his measure, playing in front. The 2017 Anzac medallist's signature mark and wheeling kick from beyond 50 metres failed twice either side of the main break before he missed a stock-standard set shot from 40 metres in the third term.

3. Early injuries could take huge toll on Dons
Essendon will have a tough task to back up off a four-day break on Sunday against Melbourne after its players were stretched in the second half. Reduced to two rotations after half-time, the Bombers kicked just one goal from the 21-minute mark of the first term to 12 minutes into the final term. As Josh Begley (knee) and Josh Green (hamstring) nursed injuries, the extra load carried by their teammates will be a concern ahead of the clash with the Demons. Kyle Langford picked up 33 touches to be Essendon's best in the VFL, while carryover emergencies Shaun McKernan, Ben McNiece and Mason Redman will be considered.

4. Young Magpies deliver the goods again
After announcing himself last week on the road in Adelaide, fifth-gamer Jaidyn Stephenson's blistering pace was again on show. The 19-year-old broke the game open in the second term when he collected nine touches, and finished with two goals. Defender Sam Murray won a free kick before the ball was bounced to start the game and looked composed across half-back, ending with 21 disposals at 80 per cent disposal efficiency. And Matt Scharenberg continued his long-awaited rise in his 18th match, collecting 19 disposals in his best game of the season after being overlooked in round one.

5. Treloar's Anzac performance
A nine-possession second term, which included a goal, set-up Adam Treloar's Anzac Medal performance. Coach Nathan Buckley credited Treloar's work in tight, finishing with a game-high 13 contested possessions among 34 touches. "The thing that I've loved about his development in recent times has been his willingness to be involved in the clinches in the hard stuff," Buckley said post-game. "Sticking tackles, his defensive and pressure numbers have been huge." Treloar said it was an "honour" to be recognised among champions to have previously won the medal, including his coach. The only clip on his stellar day, Treloar was quickly reminded by the boss, "I didn't win one mate, I was robbed."