SUMMARY
Awin would keep Essendon in touch with the top two on the AFL ladder, and goingby current form, it's a result the club will expect. The Western Bulldogs'battles have been well documented this season, with the club winning just fourgames. The round 15 win over Greater Western Sydney will give the players alittle confidence ahead of this game, but they face an enormous task trying tostop the Bombers. 

WHEREAND WHEN:Etihad Stadium, Sunday 14 June, 3.20pm.
TVAND RADIO:Click here for broadcast guide and odds 

LASTFIVE TIMES
R14, 2012, Essendon 21.14 (140) d Western Bulldogs 8.8 (56) atEtihad Stadium
R21, 2011, Essendon 23.12 (150) d Western Bulldogs 15.11 (101) atEtihad Stadium
R1, 2011, Essendon 16.17 (113) d Western Bulldogs 8.10 (58) atEtihad Stadium
R22, 2010, Western Bulldogs 17.5 (117) d Essendon 11.12 (78) atEtihad Stadium
R10, 2010, Essendon 15.9 (99) d Western Bulldogs 14.6 (90) atEtihad Stadium 

THE SIX POINTS
1. Essendon took the points in round 14last season, beating the Western Bulldogs by 84 points. Ranked at 254 in the Official AFL Player Ratings, Michael Hurley kicked five goals in that win.
2. No team has had more inside 50s in 2013than Essendon, with 806. The Bulldogs are ranked 15th in the league with 674.
3. There haven't been many close contestsbetween the sides in recent times. The last game to be decided by less than agoal was a draw in round 14, 2002.
4. Essendon has won the last three gamesagainst the Bulldogs, but the Bombers haven't defeated the Bulldogs in fourstraight contests since 2003-2005.
5. The Bombers have the third best offencein 2013, averaging 106 points per game. The Bulldogs are ranked 12th with352.8.
6. This will be the 154th clash between thesides, and Essendon has a clear advantage winning 91 games to 60. There havebeen two draws.