Footystats Diary, footy's best kept secret, Essendon, Season 2009

ESSENDON Season 2009 2009 — ROUND 1 — GAME 7 Port Adelaide v Essendon Sunday, March 29, 2009 Football Park, 3.10pm AEDT, crowd: 28,315 Conditions: Firm Weather: 31C, sunny and hot   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final PA 4.3-27 (20) 8.7-55 (28) 11.12-78 (22) 15.17-107 (41) ESS 1.1-7 4.3-27 8.8-56 9.12-66 Goals: Port Adelaide: Daniel Motlop 4, Justin Westhoff 3, Brett Ebert 2, Danyle Pearce, Alipate Carlile, Peter Burgoyne, Josh Carr, Robbie Gray, Travis Boak. Essendon: Brent Stanton 2, Adam McPhee, Jay Neagle, Courtenay Dempsey, Angus Monfries, Hayden Skipworth, Andrew Lovett, Scott Lucas. Best: Port Adelaide: Danyle Pearce, Kane Cornes, Steven Salopek, Daniel Motlop, Alipate Carlile, Peter Burgoyne, Domenic Cassisi. Essendon: Jobe Watson, Brent Stanton, Dustin Fletcher, Hayden Skipworth, Michael Hurley, Alwyn Davey. Umpires: Dean Margetts, Shaun Ryan, Scott Jeffery. Report: Dean Brogan (PA) was charged for engaging in rough conduct against Andrew Lovett (Ess) at the quarter-time break. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point) drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match suspension. An early plea would reduce the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match suspension. Port Adelaide sought the adjudication of the Tribunal, The Tribunal downgraded the rough conduct charge from intentional to reckless. The two-hour case was conducted by links from Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth; the evidence of umpire Margetts persuaded the Tribunal to find Brogan guilty and he was suspended for one match. 2009 — ROUND 2 — GAME 6 Essendon v Fremantle Sunday, April 5, 2009 Docklands, 1.10pm AEST; Roof: closed; crowd: 27,461 Conditions: Good Weather: 19C outside; showers   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 5.2-32 (22) 9.5-59 (17) 14.7-91 (23) 16.13-109 (38) FRE 1.4-10 6.6-42 10.8-68 10.11-71 Goals: Essendon: Adam McPhee 3, Patrick Ryder 2, Jason Winderlich 2, Tayte Pears, Henry Slattery, Scott Lucas, Alwyn Davey, Lovett, Hille, Hocking, Dempsey, Skipworth. Fremantle: Brett Peake 2, Matthew Pavlich 2, Rhys Palmer 2, David Mundy, Byron Schammer, Dean Solomon, Steven Dodd. Best: Essendon: Jason Winderlich, Dustin Fletcher, Courtenay Dempsey, Jobe Watson, David Zaharakis, Adam McPhee. Fremantle: Aaron Sandilands, Dean Solomon, Paul Hasleby, Matthew Pavlich, David Mundy. Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Shane Stewart, Michael Avon. Reports: Adam McPhee (Ess) charged with a Level Three offence for striking Scott Thornton (Fre) in Q1. His poor record and carry-over points from 12 months meant McPhee's two-game penalty remains, even with an early plea. Essendon sought adjudication of the Tribunal. McPhee's case was positively argued and his penalty was downgraded to a one-match suspension. Angus Monfries (Ess) charged with a first offence of making negligent contact with umpire Michael Avon in Q1. Monfries with an early plea accepted guilt and the MRP penalty of  fine of $1950. 2009 — ROUND 3 — GAME 4 Carlton v Essendon Saturday (n), April 11, 2009 MCG, 7.10pm AEST; crowd: 70,370 Conditions: Good Weather: 18C, clear after fine day of 22.5C top   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final CAR 4.6-30 (20) 7.10-52 13.13-91 16.16-112 ESS 1.4-10 8.6-54 (2) 15.7-97 (6) 17.14-116 (4) Goals: Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 5.1, Scott Lucas 2, Alwyn Davey 2, Brent Stanton 2, Courtenay Dempsey 2, Angus Monfries, Jobe Watson, Hayden Skipworth, Patrick Ryder. Carlton: Brendan Fevola 4, Simon Wiggins 2, Eddie Betts 2, Marc Murphy 2, Ryan Houlihan 2, Shan Grigg, Sam Jacobs, Jefferey Garlett, Jordan Russell. Best: Essendon: Stanton, Matthew Lloyd, Angus Monfries, Andrew Lovett, Patrick Ryder, Jobe Watson. Carlton: Chris Judd, Marc Murphy, Simon Wiggins, Jarrad Waite, Nick Stevens, Brendan Fevola. Umpires: Chris Donlon, Scott McLaren, Jacob Mollison. Report: David Hille (Ess) reported by umpire Chris Donlon for forceful head-high contact on Richard Hadley (Car) in Q3. No further action was taken on this charge. 2009 — ROUND 4 — GAME 6 North Melb v Essendon Sunday, April 19, 2009 Docklands, 1.10pm AEST; Roof: open, crowd: 33,842 Conditions: Good Weather: 17C, chiefly sunny   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final NM 3.3-21 (12) 5.5-35 (10) 9.7-61 (20) 10.9-69 (12) ESS 1.3-9 3.7-25 5.11-41 7.15-57 Goals: North Melb: David Hale 4, Brent Harvey 3, Jack Ziebell, Drew Petrie, Hamish McIntosh. Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 3, Jason Winderlich, Brent Stanton, Andrew Lovett, Adam McPhee. Best: North Melb: Brent Harvey, David Hale, Lachie Hansen, Jack Ziebell, Gavin Urquhart, Adam Simpson. Essendon: Alwyn Davey, David Zaharakis, Matthew Lloyd, Brent Stanton, Jobe Watson. Umpires: Chris Donlon, Ray Chamberlain, Troy Pannell. 2009 — ROUND 5 — GAME 2 Essendon v Collingwood Saturday, April 25, 2009 MCG, 2.20pm AEST, crowd: 84,829 Conditions: Generally soft underfoot from overnight rain; lights on in Q3 Weather: 18C, sunny to start; cloudy; forecast rain arrived 25 minutes in Q4   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 1.5-11 6.6-42 (–) 9.13-67 (9) 13.15-93 (5) COL 4.2-26 (15) 6.6-42 (–) 8.10-58 12.16-88 Goals: Essendon: Ricky Dyson 2, Andrew Lovett 2, Alwyn Davey, Leroy Jetta, Sam Lonergan, Adam McPhee, Angus Monfries, Patrick Ryder, Brent Stanton, Jason Winderlich, David Zaharakis. Collingwood: John Anthony 4, Leon Davis 2, Leigh Brown, Travis Cloke, Brent Macaffer, Paul Medhurst, Scott Pendlebury, Anthony Rocca. Best: Essendon: Patrick Ryder, Brent Stanton, Adam McPhee, Jobe Watson, Dustin Fletcher, Ricky Dyson, Jason Winderlich. Collingwood: Dane Swan, John Anthony, Simon Prestigiacomo, Leon Davis, Scott Pendlebury, Shane O'Bree. Anzac Day Medal: Patrick Ryder (Essendon). Umpires: Brett Rosebury, Matt Stevic, Shaun Ryan. 2009 — ROUND 6 — GAME 4 Brisbane Lions v Essendon Saturday (n), May 3, 2009 BCG (Gabba), 7.10pm AEST; crowd: 29,252 Conditions: Good Weather: 20C, fine and clear   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final BRI 5.2-32 (23) 10.2-62 (36) 12.6-78 (36) 17.9-111 (43) ESS 1.3-9 3.8-26 5.12-42 9.14-68 Goals: Brisbane: Jonathan Brown 5.0, Daniel Bradshaw 4, Luke Power 3, Troy Selwood, Jared Brennan, Justin Sherman, Michael Rischitelli, Scott Harding. Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 2, Jason Winderlich 2, Andrew Lovett, Heath Hocking, Nathan Lovett-Murray, David Zaharakis, Sam Lonergan. Best: Brisbane: Jonathan Brown, Travis Johnstone, Simon Black, Luke Power, Troy Selwood, Mitch Clark. Essendon: Jobe Watson, Nathan Lovett-Murray, Heath Hocking, Brent Stanton, Andrew Lovett, Jason Winderlich. Umpires: Brett Rosebury, Sam Hay, Michael Avon. 2009 — ROUND 7 — GAME 1 Essendon v Hawthorn Friday (n), May 8, 2009 Docklands, 7.40pm EST; Roof: closed; crowd: 50,475 Conditions: Good Weather: outside 15C; patches of drizzle   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 4.2-26 (12) 6.7-43 12.10-82 (17) 17.14-116 (44) HA 1.8-14 6.8-44 (1) 9.11-65 10.12-72 Goals: Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 3, Nathan Lovett-Murray 3, Angus Monfries 2, Jay Neagle 2, David Zaharakis 2, Sam Lonergan, Heath Hocking, Brent Stanton, Tom Bellchambers, Andrew Lovett. Hawthorn: Lance Franklin 5.1, Jarryd Roughead 2, Stuart Dew, Mark Williams, Cyril Rioli. Best: Essendon: Brent Stanton, Angus Monfries, Matthew Lloyd, Aaron Davey, Jason Winderlich, Tayte Pears, Andrew Lovett-Murray, Jobe Watson. Hawthorn: Cyril Rioli, Grant Birchall, Jordan Lewis, Lance Franklin. Umpires: Michael Vozzo, Stefan Grun, Ray Chamberlain. 2009 — ROUND 8 — GAME 8 St Kilda v Essendon Sunday, May 17, 2009 Docklands, 4.40pm AEST; Roof: closed; crowd: 45,594 Conditions: Fair to good Weather: 17C; outside cloudy, sprinkled with sunshine   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final STK 6.5-41 (28) 8.8-56 (25) 11.11-77 (23) 13.12-90 (19) ESS 2.1-13 5.1-31 8.6-54 10.11-71 Goals: St Kilda: Justin Koschitzke 4, Nick Riewoldt 3, Luke Ball, Jarryn Geary, Jason Gram, Lenny Hayes, Andrew McQualter, Stephen Milne. Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 3, Jay Neagle 3, Courtenay Dempsey, David Myers, Henry Slattery, Jason Winderlich. Best: St Kilda: Lenny Hayes, Leigh Montagna, Nick Riewoldt, Justin Koschitzke, Brendon Goddard, Nick Dal Santo, Zac Dawson, Sam Fisher. Essendon: Jobe Watson, Andrew Lovett, Matthew Lloyd, Jay Neagle, Tayte Pears, Courtenay Dempsey, Ricky Dyson, Heath Hocking. Umpires: Stephen McBurney, Ray Chamberlain, Troy Pannell. Report: Alwyn Davey (Ess) reported in Q2 for high contact on Nick Dal Santo (StK). The match-day report was dismissed by the MRP. 2009 — ROUND 9 — GAME 5 Richmond v Essendon Saturday (n), May 23, 2009 MCG, 7.45pm AEST, crowd: 73,625 Conditions: Fair to good Weather: 20C, cloudy, swirling wind   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final RCH 5.5-35 (16) 9.8-62 (16) 10.12-72 12.13-85 ESS 3.1-19 7.4-46 13.6-84 (12) 19.11-125 (40) Goals: Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 4, Alwyn Davey 3, David Zaharakis 3, Jobe Watson 2, Andrew Lovett 2, Jason Winderlich 2, Heath Hocking, Angus Monfries, Sam Lonergan. Richmond: Mitch Morton 3, Kayne Pettifer 2, Nathan Brown 2, Dean Polo, Daniel Connors, Trent Cotchin, Brett Deledio, Andrew Collins. Best: Essendon: Jason Winderlich, Andrew Lovett, Jobe Watson, Matthew Lloyd, Brent Stanton, Patrick Ryder. Richmond: Shane Tuck, Brett Deledio, Nathan Foley, Andrew Collins, Nathan Brown, Mitch Morton. Umpires: Michael Vozzo, Stuart Wenn, Jacob Mollison. Report: Nathan Lovett-Murray (Ess) was cited with a Level Three rough conduct charge against Kayne Pettifer (Rch) in Q3. The MRP imposed a three-match suspension. Due to Lovett-Murray's poor record the penalty cannot be reduced. The player accepted the MRP penalty. 2009 — ROUND 10 — GAME 7 Essendon v Geelong Sunday, May 31, 2009 Docklands, 2.10pm AEST; Roof: open; crowd: 48,852 Conditions: Good Weather: 15C, fine, hazy day   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 1.1-7 3.1.19 5.3-33 11.4-70 GEE 6.4-40 (33) 12.7-79 (60) 17.13-115 (82) 20.14-134 (64) Goals: Geelong: Steve Johnson 6.2, Cam Mooney 4, Shannon Byrnes 2, Cameron Ling 2, Gary Ablett 2, Joel Selwood 2, Max Rooke, Travis Varcoe. Essendon: Jay Neagle 3, Heath Hocking 2, Ricky Dyson, Mark McVeigh, Heath Hooker, Matthew Lloyd, Brent Stanton, Andrew Lovett. Best: Geelong: Joel Selwood, Steve Johnson, Corey Enright, Matthew Scarlett, Gary Ablett, Cam Mooney, Cameron Ling, Shannon Byrnes. Essendon: Brent Stanton, Heath Hocking, Tayte Pears, Bachar Houli, Patrick Ryder, Jason Winderlich, Jobe Watson. Umpires: Chris Donlon, Simon Meredith, Todd Keating. 2009 — ROUND 11 — GAME 5 Essendon v Adelaide Sunday, June 7, 2009 Docklands, 1.10pm AEST; Roof: open, closed at half-time; crowd: 39,458 Conditions: Fair to good Weather: 14C; overcast; rain late in Q2 caused the roof to be closed   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 5.3-33 (15) 10.4-64 (10) 16.4-100 (8) 18.6-114 ADE 3.0-18 9.0-54 15.2-92 21.4-130 (16) Goals: Adelaide: Kurt Tippett 7.0, Chris Knights 5.0, Taylor Walker 2, Richard Douglas 2, Patrick Dangerfield, Ivan Maric, Andrew McLeod, Jason Porplyzia, Bernie Vince. Essendon: Scott Lucas 4, Jobe Watson 3, Angus Monfries 2, Hayden Skipworth 2, Alwyn Davey, Dyson, Andrew Lovett, Adam McPhee, Mark McVeigh, Patrick Ryder, Kyle Reimers. Best: Adelaide: Tyson Edwards, Kurt Tippett, Chris Knights, Bernie Vince, Nathan Bock, Graham Johncock, Scott Thompson. Essendon: Brent Stanton, Andrew Lovett, Jobe Watson, Hayden Skipworth, Ricky Dyson, Brent Prismall, Bachar Houli. Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Stefan Grun, Robert Findlay. Report: Patrick Ryder (Ess) was charged with a Level Two engaging in rough conduct offence against Patrick Dangerfield (Ade) in Q3. Ryder was offered a one-match suspension with an early plea. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction. Essendon sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. On Tuesday night the case was successfully argued to the Tribunal that the force applied when shepherding was not unreasonable in the circumstances, and that any contact to the head was merely an accident after initial force was shoulder to shoulder. The Tribunal cleared Ryder of the charge. 2009 — ROUND 12 — GAME 6 Essendon v Melbourne Friday (n), June 19, 2009 Docklands, 7.40pm AEST; Roof: closed; crowd: 42,087 Conditions: Fair to good Weather: 14C outside, clear and cool   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 6.3-39 (19) 10.7-67 (16) 17.13-115 (58) 19.17-131 (48) MEL 3.2-20 8.3-51 9.3-57 13.5-83 Goals: Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 3, Scott Lucas 3, Aaron Davey 2, Sam Lonergan 2, Mark McVeigh 2, Angus Monfries 2, Hayden Skipworth 2, Cale Hooker, Jobe Watson, Jason Winderlich. Melbourne: Matthew Bate 2, Brad Miller 2, Russell Robertson 2, Jack Watts 2, Cameron Bruce, Jack Grimes, Neville Jetta, Liam Jurrah, Stefan Martin. Best: Essendon: Dustin Fletcher, Jobe Watson, Brent Prismall, Scott Lucas, Angus Monfries, Andrew Welsh. Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Brad Green, Brent Moloney, Paul Johnson, Brock McLean. Umpires: Mathew James, Scott McLaren, Heath Ryan. Report: Mark McVeigh (Ess) reported by umpire Scott McLaren for striking Jared Rivers (Mel) in Q3. The MRP cited the offence at Level Three. In summary, McVeigh's previous poor record meant he could only accept a one-match suspension with an early plea. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has a total of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 247.50 points. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 185.63 points and a one-match sanction. McVeigh admitted guilt and accepted the one-match suspension. 2009 — ROUND 13 — GAME 1 Carlton v Essendon Friday (n), June 26, 2009 MCG, 7.40pm AEST; crowd: 83,407 Conditions: A little slip from dew Weather: 13C, cool and cloudy; threat of a possible shower   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 2.4-16 (1) 8.5-53 (4) 14.9-93 (36) 21.10-136 (69) CAR 2.3-15 7.7-49 8.9-57 9.13-67 Goals: Essendon: Angus Monfries 5.0, Matthew Lloyd 4, Andrew Lovett 3, Scott Lucas 3, Hayden Skipworth 2, Kyle Reimers, Alwyn Davey, Brent Stanton, Patrick Ryder. Carlton: Eddie Betts 3, Brendan Fevola 2, Setanta O’hAilpin, Kade Simpson, Bryce Gibbs, Chris Judd. Best: Essendon: Scott Welsh, Brent Prismall, Hayden Skipworth, Tayte Pears, Andrew Lovett, Angus Monfries. Carlton: Marc Murphy, Andrew Carrazzo, Bryce Gibbs, Eddie Betts, Setanta O’hAilpin. Umpires: Stephen McBurney, Matt Stevic, Stuart Wenn. 2009 — ROUND 14 — GAME 1 Collingwood v Essendon Friday (n), July 3, 2009 MCG, 7.40pm AEST; crowd: 77,699 Conditions: Fair to good; scattered showers Weather: 11C; showers, tricky wind   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final COL 2.3-15 9.6-60 (34) 12.10-82 (36) 15.12-102 (35) ESS 2.6-18 (3) 3.8-26 6.10-46 9.13-67 Goals: Collingwood: Travis Cloke 4, Dayne Beams 2, Dale Thomas 2, Brad Dick, Dane Swan, John Anthony, Josh Fraser, Leon Davis, Paul Medhurst, Tarkyn Lockyer. Essendon: Scott Lucas 3, Matthew Lloyd 2, Alwyn Davey, Kyle Reimers, Angus Monfries, Andrew Lovett. Best: Collingwood: Josh Fraser, Travis Cloke, Dane Swan, Alan Didak, Dayne Beams, Brad Dick, Nick Maxwell, Harry O'Brien. Essendon: Brent Prismall, Dustin Fletcher, Andrew Lovett, Adam McPhee, Matthew Lloyd, Tayte Pears. Umpires: Hayden Kennedy Kennedy, Simon Meredith, Shaun Ryan. 2009 — ROUND 15 — GAME 2 Sydney v Essendon Saturday, July 11, 2009 SCG, 2.10pm AEST; crowd: 30,924 Conditions: Fair, soft underfoot, slippery in patches Weather: 18C, high cloud   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final SYD 4.2-26 5.8-38 7.11-53 10.12-72 ESS 4.6-30 (4) 8.8-56 (18) 12.12-84 (31) 15.17-107 (35) Goals: Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 3, Scott Lucas 3, Jason Winderlich 3, Ricky Dyson 2, Scott Welsh, Sam Lonergan, Kyle Reimers, Andrew Welsh. Sydney: Michael O’Loughlin 3, Patrick Veszpremi 2, Ryan O’Keefe, Adam Goodes, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Ed Barlow, Jared Crouch. Best: Essendon: Brent Stanton, Tayte Pears, Andrew Lovett, Jobe Watson, Andrew Welsh, Kyle Reimers, Jason Winderlich, Courtenay Dempsey. Sydney: Ryan O’Keefe, Adam Goodes, Brett Kirk, Michael O’Loughlin, Rhyce Shaw, Ed Barlow. Umpires: Matt Stevic, Simon Meredith, Troy Pannell. 2009 — ROUND 16 — GAME 1 Essendon v Western Bulldogs Friday (n), July 17, 2009 Docklands, 7.40pm AEST; Roof: closed; crowd: 47,120 Conditions: Fair to good Weather: 11C outside; mainly clear   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 3.1-19 6.2-38 (8) 8.2-50 11.4-70 WB 3.5-23 (4) 4.6-30 10.9-69 (19) 15.13-103 (33) Goals: West.B'dogs: Mitch Hahn 5.1, Scott Welsh 3, Shaun Higgins 2, Robert Murphy, Adam Cooney, Josh Hill, Will Minson, Daniel Cross. Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 2, Heath Hocking, Brent Prismall, Kyle Reimers, Jason Winderlich, Alwyn Davey, Brent Stanton, Patrick Ryder, Sam Lonergan, Michael Hurley. Best: West.B'dogs: Brian Lake, Shaun Higgins, Mitch Hahn, Brad Johnson, Daniel Cross, Matthew Boyd. Essendon: Andrew Lovett, Brent Prismall, Patrick Ryder, Andrew Welsh, Brent Stanton, Courtenay Dempsey. Umpires: Scott Jeffery, Scott McLaren, Ray Chamberlain. 2009 — ROUND 17 — GAME 7 Essendon v Richmond Sunday, July 26, 2009 MCG, 2.10pm AEST; crowd: 47,412 Conditions: Fair to good Weather: 15C, sunny, showers developing   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 2.5-17 5.6-36 10.9-69 14.12-96 RCH 3.2-20 (3) 8.4-52 (16) 12.9-81 (12) 15.11-101 (5) Goals: Richmond: Jack Riewoldt 6.1, Jayden Post 2, Mitch Morton 2, Jake King, Matt White, Nathan G Brown, Brett Deledio, Daniel Jackson. Essendon: Andrew Lovett 2, Scott Lucas 2, Kyle Reimers 2, Patrick Ryder 2, Mark McVeigh, Jason Winderlich, Adam McPhee, Ricky Dyson, Courtenay Dempsey, Brent Stanton. Best: Richmond: Jack Riewoldt, Ben Cousins, Trent Cotchin, Robin Nahas, Brett Deledio, Daniel Jackson. Essendon: Andrew Welsh, Brent Prismall, Patrick Ryder, Andrew Lovett, Brent Stanton, Jason Winderlich, Dustin Fletcher. Umpires: Chris Donlon, Stephen McBurney, Craig Hendrie. 2009 — ROUND 18 — GAME 8 West Coast v Essendon Sunday, August 2, 2009 Subiaco Oval, 4.40pm AEST; crowd: 35,765 Conditions: Good Weather: 20C, fine and  warm   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final WCE 4.2-26 (13) 8.6-54 (29) 11.7-73 (25) 14.11-95 ESS 2.1-13 4.1-25 7.6-48 10.8-68 Goals: West Coast: Ben McKinley 4, Mark LeCras 3, Tom Swift, Callum Wilson, David Wirrpanda 2, Kennedy. Essendon: Jay Neagle 3, Kyle Reimers 2, Courtenay Dempsey, Heath Hocking, Brent Prismall, Andrew Welsh, Patrick Ryder. Best: West Coast: Mark LeCras, Adam Selwood, Andrew Embley, Brad Ebert, Ben McKinley, Chris Masten, Shannon Hurn. Essendon: Dustin Fletcher, Jay Neagle, Kyle Reimers, Jobe Watson, Michael Hurley, Angus Monfries. Umpires: Justin Schmitt, Craig Hendrie, Scott Jeffery. 2009 — ROUND 19 — GAME 4 Essendon v Brisbane Lions Saturday (n), August 8, 2009 MCG, 7.10pm AEST; crowd: 41,636 Conditions: Good; slip from dew late in the game Weather: 12C, fine   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 4.3-27 (6) 6.5-41 11.7-73 (15) 13.9-87 (–) BRI 3.3-21 6.6-42 (1) 8.10-58 12.15-87 (–) Goals: Essendon: Jay Neagle 3, Adam McPhee 2, Angus Monfries 2, Michael Hurley, Sam Lonergan, Nathan Lovett-Murray, Brent Prismall, Michael Quinn, Jobe Watson. Brisbane: Daniel Bradshaw 2, Scott Harding 2, Daniel Rich 2, Michael Rischitelli 2, Jared Brennan, James Polkinghorne, Luke Power, Justin Sherman. Best: Essendon: Dustin Fletcher, Jobe Watson, Tayte Pears, Brent Prismall, Kyle Reimers, Bachar Houli. Brisbane: Mitch Clark, Justin Sherman, Simon Black, Luke Power, Jared Brennan, Daniel Rich, Jonathan Brown. Umpires: Stephen McBurney, Justin Schmitt, Craig Hendrie. 2009 — ROUND 20 — GAME 8 Essendon v St Kilda Sunday, August 16, 2009 Docklands, 4.40pm AEST; Roof: closed; crowd: 41,410 Conditions: Good and firm Weather: 16C outside; rain periods   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 3.3-21 10.6-66 (20) 16.9-105 (29) 16.14-110 (2) STK 4.2-26 (5) 7.4-46 11.10-76 16.12-108 Goals: Essendon: Angus Monfries 4, Jay Neagle 2, Patrick Ryder 2, Brent Prismall 2, Dustin Fletcher, Michael Hurley, Adam McPhee, Jobe Watson, Jarrod Atkinson, Andrew Lovett. St Kilda: Stephen Milne 3, Justin Koschitzke 3, Adam Schneider 3, Sam Fisher 2, Nick Riewoldt 2, David Armitage 2, Nick Dal Santo. Best: Essendon: Jobe Watson, Angus Monfries, Tayte Pears, Jarrod Atkinson, Michael Hurley, Brent Stanton, Brent Prismall, Mark McVeigh. St Kilda: Justin Koschitzke, Lenny Hayes, Nick Dal Santo, Leigh Montagna, Stephen Milne, Jason Gram. Umpires: Shane Stewart, Stefan Grun, Shaun Ryan. 2009 — ROUND 21 — GAME 8 Fremantle v Essendon Sunday, August 23, 2009 Subiaco Oval, 4.40pm AEST; crowd: 32,413 Conditions: Good, lights on in Q2 Weather: 16C, windy, brief shower in Q2   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final FRE 4.2-26 (6) 9.6-60 (27) 15.11-101 (39) 21.15-141 (54) ESS 3.2-20 5.3-33 9.8-62 13.9-87 Goals: Fremantle: Hayden Ballantyne 4, Luke McPharlin 3, Clancee Pearce 3, Matthew Pavlich 2, Nick Suban 2, Kepler Bradley, Paul Duffield, Paul Hasleby, Des Headland, Garrick Ibbotson, David Mundy, Aaron Sandilands. Essendon: Michael Hurley 3, Nathan Lovett-Murray 2, Alwyn Davey, Cale Hooker, Adam McPhee, Angus Monfries, Jay Neagle, Brent Stanton, Jobe Watson, Jason Winderlich. Best: Fremantle: Aaron Sandilands, David Mundy, Paul Hasleby, Matthew Pavlich, Nick Suban, Steven Dodd, Luke McPharlin, Kepler Bradley. Essendon: Michael Hurley, Ricky Dyson, Brent Prismall, Jason Winderlich, Andrew Lovett. Umpires: Damien Sully, Michael Avon, Shane McInerney. 2009 — ROUND 22 — GAME 3 Hawthorn v Essendon Saturday, August 29, 2009 MCG, 2.10pm AEST; crowd: 77,278 Conditions: Wet, following morning rain; lights on early Q1 Weather: 15C, cloudy; clearing to frequent sunshine   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final HAW 4.5-29 (8) 9.7-61 (22) 11.12-78 (5) 14.15-99 ESS 3.3-21 5.9-39 10.13-73 16.20-116 (17) Goals: Essendon: Michael Hurley 4, Nathan Lovett-Murray 2, Andrew Lovett 2, Heath Hocking, Angus Monfries, Brent Stanton, Jay Neagle, Jarrod Atkinson, Ricky Dyson, Jason Winderlich, Sam Lonergan, Hawthorn: Beau Bowler 3, Chance Bateman 3, Michael Osborne, Ben McGlynn, Beau Muston, Garry Moss, Josh P Kennedy, Luke Hodge, Ryan Schoenmakers, Michael Osborne. Best: Essendon: Michael Hurley, Brent Stanton, Dustin Fletcher, Heath Hocking, Jobe Watson. Hawthorn: Sam Mitchell, Chance Bateman, Luke Hodge, Jordan Lewis, Grant Birchall, Beau Dowler. Umpires: Matt Stevic, Scott McLaren, Shaun Ryan. Reports: Patrick Ryder (Ess) was charged with a Level Three striking offence against Luke Hodge (Haw) in Q2. Ryder was offered a one-match penalty with an early plea. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction. Ryder accepted guilt and his one match suspension. Matthew Lloyd (Ess) was charged with a Level Five engaging in rough conduct offence against Brad Sewell (Haw) in Q3. Lloyd due to his previous poor record was offered a four-match penalty with an early plea. The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), severe impact (four points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of eight activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Five offence, drawing 550 demerit points and a five-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 605 demerit points and a six-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 453.75 points and a four-match sanction. Lloyd accepted guilt and a four-game suspension. The following five Hawthorn players – Luke Hodge, Michael Osborne, Brent Renouf, Grant Birchall, Campbell Brown, and five Essendon players – Nathan Lovett-Murray, Adam McPhee, Patrick Ryder, Michael Hurley, Dustin Fletcher, were each charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee in Q3. A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 fine. All were offered a 25% reduction to $1200 with an early plea. All 10 players accepted guilt and the fine of $1200. Chance Bateman (Haw) was charged with a Level Three striking offence against Matthew Lloyd (Ess) in Q3. Bateman was offered a one-match penalty with an early plea. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction. Bateman accepted guilt and the one-game suspension. Sam Lonergan (Ess) was charged with a Level Three striking offence against Luke Hodge (Haw) in Q2. Lonergan was offered a one-match penalty with an early plea. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match suspension. Lonergan accepted guilt and the one-game sentence. 2009 — FIRST  ELIMINATION  FINAL — GAME 1 Adelaide v Essendon Friday (n), September 4, 2009 Football Park, 8.15pm AEST; crowd: 50,393 Conditions: Fair to good, some slippery patches Weather: 12C, cool, possible shower   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ADE 4.3-27 (6) 12.4-76 (39) 18.9-117 (61) 26.10-166 (96) ESS 3.3-21 5.7-37 8.8-56 10.10-70 Goals: Adelaide: Jason Porplyzia 5, Kurt Tippett 4, Chris Knights 3, Brett Burton 3, Richard Douglas 2, Patrick Dangerfield 2, Bernie Vince, Tyson Edwards, Trent Hentschel, Scott Thompson, Ivan Maric, David Mackay, James Sellar. Essendon: Adam McPhee 4, Hayden Skipworth 2, Angus Monfries, Michael Quinn, Brent Stanton, Andrew Lovett. Best: Adelaide: Bernie Vince, Kurt Tippett, Andrew McLeod, Jason Porplyzia, Ivan Maric, Scott Thompson, Simon Goodwin, Chris Knights, Richard Douglas. Essendon: Adam McPhee, Brent Stanton, Nathan Lovett-Murray, Andrew Welsh. Umpires: Stephen McBurney, Matt Stevic, Shaun Ryan. Reports: Bernie Vince (Ade) reported by emergency umpire Mathew Nicholls for wrestling Mark McVeigh (Ess) in Q4. This charge was withdrawn. Nathan Lovett-Murray (Ess) was charged with a Level Two offence of engaging in rough conduct against Bernie Vince (Ade) in Q2. Lovett-Murray's poor record meant his two-game suspension remained at two games, even with an early plea. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of four matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 40 per cent to 315 demerit points. He also has 41.25 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 356.25 points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 267.19 points and a two-match sentence. Essendon sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. On Tuesday night after Lovett-Murray's guilty plea the Tribunal agreed with Essendon's counsel and downgraded the rough conduct charge from intentional conduct to reckless conduct, reducing what would have been a three-game penalty to a suspension of two premiership matches. Mark McVeigh (Ess) was charged with a Level Three striking offence against Bernie Vince (Ade) in Q4. McVeigh previous poor record meant his two-game suspension remained at two games, even with an early plea. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of two matches suspended within the last three years, increasing he penalty by 20 per cent to 270 demerit points. He also has 85.63 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 355.63 points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 266.72 points and a two-match sentence. Essendon sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. McVeigh pleaded guilty but counsel argued contact was not high but was rather to the body. The Tribunal agreed, reducing what would have been a three-game penalty to a suspension of one premiership match. R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 L W W L W L W L W L L W W 14 9 7 9 6 10 5 8 4 9 11 8 7 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EQ SF PF GF L W L L L D W L W L       8 8 8 8 9 9 8 8 8 8

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