.Essendon hosts Adelaide at Wonder Coliseum in an interesting clash to commence Round 19 on Friday night. The Bombers (10-6-1, 98.8%) are actually recoiling from an unsatisfying loss to Melbourne last Sunday as well as are actually aiming to continue their recent prominence over the Crows. At The Same Time, Adelaide (6-10-1, 105.0%) is actually expecting to induce a dismayed at Docklands that will send out shivers by means of Essendon as it shapes a finals assault. Round 19WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Establish a deposit limit.Watch every activity of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of charge test today >' Our team possess no concept, our experts truly do not'|01:22 Essendon has gained 7 successive games versus Adelaide, going back to 2017. Additionally, the Bombing planes have actually won four successive activities against the Crows at Marvel Coliseum. Brad Scott created an intriguing call at selection, abjuring experienced ruckman Todd Goldstein in place of vital onward Peter Wright (omitted) as the Dons take pair of rucks in to Friday evening's clash. Dyson Heppell and Chip Hind were likewise lost. Matthew Nicks' match committee created an eyebrow-raising call of their own, deciding to relax stalwart forward Taylor Pedestrian and also include defender Mitch Joint. St Kilda wonderful Leigh Montagna possessed Essendon "in the weapon" in the lead-up to Friday evening. "It was really disappointing," Montagna informed Fox Footy of the Bombers' Sphere 18 reduction to the Demons. "I have actually acquired them in the weapon due to the fact that they play in the third-lowest pressure score games for the time. "When they have played in high-pressure video games, they are now 3-4-1. They are actually 7-2 in low-pressure games, where it's under 180-- the stress number that our team use as ordinary-- and they have actually fell short the test 3 away from the last four opportunities. "You've reached begin to inquiry: are they strong enough around the contest and are they determined enough? I am actually placing it on Essendon. They have actually done some great points this year as well as they have actually acted, however in these significant video games versus sturdy opposition, I don't believe they have actually stood up-- which is actually the upcoming degree they have actually got to reach if they desire to succeed a last." The video game receives underway at 7:40 pm AEST coming from Wonder Stadium.Watch it survive Fox Footy (channel 504), streaming on Kayo or even through Hubbl from 6:30 pm AEST.ROLLING UPDATESThe Bombers made a scorching begin to the activity, kicking the initial three goals. Two of the them happened by means of Harry Jones, who appeared haunting playing off a wing.Essendon youthful weapon Nate Basket delivered the highlight of the first quarter, skyrocketing higher to pull down an appealing proof." There is actually the potential right certainly there," analyst James Brayshaw said.Fox Footy professional Garry Lyon said Adelaide was "weak" coming from a tension standpoint early. Yet the Crows reacted with the following three goals of the activity to pioneer early in the 2nd quarter.The disadvantage for Adelaide, though, was that Scar Murray was subbed out with a knee injury, with Brayden Cook administered right into the game.Essendon at that point reacted with the upcoming pair of targets through Sam Durham and also Kyle Langford. Durham's amazing rise in 2024 carried on, along with 15 fingertips in only over one quarter." They have actually reached carry out one thing concerning Durham right now. It's out of management," Matthew Richardson stated in commentary.But fast objectives to Zac Taylor, Ben Keays and Darcy Fogarty-- the last with the help of some great round motion-- placed the Crows back ahead." They appear canny," Brian Taylor claimed of the Crows in commentary.Darcy Fogarty after that booted his second before Keays dribbled with his third to make it seven straight Crows objectives. Sam Berry nailed an additional moments later to make it eight directly." What is actually happening?" Brayshaw said.Essendon kicked the final two targets of the 2nd condition to reduce Adelaide's lead to 23 points at half-time, yet its own careless disposal coming from protection was actually disconcerting." The back 6 handball activity has been poor," Fox Footy's Nathan Buckley said.The Bombers received the best beginning to 3rd phrase, with four quick targets to Baggage Gresham, Caddy (two) as well as Kyle Langford to reduce the margin to one point." Can you believe it?" Brayshaw said.Adelaide reacted along with a number of goals to Josh Rachele and Keays, along with the eventually's significant an unexpected long-range soccer goal.But Sam Draper as well as Jye Caldwell reacted along with their very own majors for the Bombing planes to put together a 10-point top at three quarter-time as bush, gripping competition continued.Just just before the three quarter-time alarm though, Basket was actually involved in a crash with Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson that left behind the latter stunned. Caddy might face scrutiny from the Match Customer review Policeman for it.So, also, can Keays for a handle on Caldwell that caused the Bombers midfielder being actually subbed out of the activity with concussion.Merrett after that snuck onward for Essendon to boot the first target of the fourth condition, presenting the Bombers' result in 16 ponts. Yet the Crows always kept within striking proximity as Keays kicked his career-high 5th major.After an arm-wrestle between the two groups, Gresham ruptured via an interruption as well as broke an elegant checkside target to offer the the Bombers some breathing space. However once more the Crows answered, along with Fogarty popping 2 additional objectives to take his tally to 4 and also reduced Essendon's lead to 3 points.Follow Essendon v Adelaide in our real-time blog below!