ESSENDON'S Stewart Crameri produced a stunning goal to give his side the lead just before half-time in its game against West Coast at Patersons Stadium.

With less than a minute left in the second quarter, a long kick found Crameri one-on-one against Beau Waters just inside the 50 and the Eagles defender appeared to have him covered.

But Crameri showed great strength and initiative to break Waters’ tackle and roll the ball into the open goal.

That late goal saw the Bombers go to half-time with a one-point lead.