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Essendon with a late flurry. Out of nowhere the Bombers steal the lead by half-time. They reeled in a 20-point deficit. Super impressive.
That was a terrific run of three majors in five minutes, capped by a Xavier Duursma after the half-time siren.
Essendon fans – you are getting what you want today. Effort!
The former Demon bobs up for this second goal. Nice work. 23 minutes into the second quarter.
Look out. The Bombers are showing some fight.
Peter Wright and Thomas Edwards are on the board. This is against the flow.
Gold Coast end a streak of five consecutive behinds with their seventh goal. And it’s that reliable man up forward, Ben King, who makes no mistake. The Suns have had far more scoring shot this term and have jumped to a 20-point lead. Players like Bailey Humphrey are running hot, while Matt Rowell and Christian Petracca in the middle are getting the job done.
Gold Coast 7.9 (51) lead Essendon 5.1 (31)
Ethan Read boots truly with nearly five minutes on the clock. Just as Essendon were coming back at Gold Coast, the Suns have given them a “fend-off”. The Bombers had a win last week, true, but it’s not going to come as easily today.
Gold Coast 6.4 (39) lead Essendon 5.1 (31)
Two minutes into the second quarter and Jade Gresham dobs one for Essendon. The young Bombers refuse to drop their heads. It’s impressive to see. Gold Coast hold onto the lead, but Essendon are plainly trying to hang in there.
Essendon had the early running, but Gold Coast steadied the ship.
Gold Coast 5.3 (33) lead Essendon 4.1 (25)
The dangerous Gold Coast player boots two goals in two minutes. These Suns goals in time-on have been costly for Essendon. The match has swung the home team’s way.
Gold Coast 5.3 (33) lead Essendon 4.1 (25)
Two goals in 90 seconds for Gold Coast. The Suns hit the lead. This match has swung.
