AFL OFFICIAL PLAY

ATS - BOMBERS -7.5 (x3)

After their explosive start to the season @ 5-2-1, Essendon haven't won since round 8! going 0-3 plus a bye. Its fair to say the honeymoon period is over! However looking closely at the time this team began to struggle its no coincidence it was after captain Jobe went down and Hocking was suspended. Well both these guys are back today which is a huge plus. In fact its not often you like to see a team make 5 changes but I must say on this occasion I do. Hird has recalled Stanton, Bellchambers, Lonergan, Pears for his first game of the year as well as Hocking as I mentioned. All of a sudden this Bombers team is close to full strength.

Another factor that swings in favour of the Bombers is this game is being played at Etihad. They are 4-0 at this ground this year and clearly prefer to play under the roof. Their press doesn't seem as effective on the bigger grounds as it does at Etihad. Nth are 3-3 under the roof in 2011. The Roos have won 2 in a row for the first time this year but with wins over Adelaide in melbourne and the Suns so they should. Its tough for any team to get 3 on the trott especially a young group like the Kangas.

Watson, Stanton, Hocking, Lonergan and Bellchambers leading the midfield charge get the Bombers back on track and they will enjoy success at thedir favourite venue here today. Bombers win and cover!


(3.3u @ 1.91 @ Sportingbet)