.Essendon hosts Adelaide at Wonder Stadium in an appealing clash to start Round 19 on Friday evening. The Bombers (10-6-1, 98.8%) are rebounding coming from a frustrating loss to Melbourne last Saturday as well as are actually hoping to continue their current prominence over the Crows. On The Other Hand, Adelaide (6-10-1, 105.0%) is wanting to result in an upset at Docklands that would certainly send out shivers through Essendon as it forms a finals attack. Sphere 19WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Establish a deposit limit.Watch every video game of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Season deal with no ad-breaks in the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of cost trial today >' Our experts possess no tip, our experts definitely don't'|01:22 Essendon has actually succeeded 7 successive activities against Adelaide, dating back to 2017. Additionally, the Bombers have succeeded four consecutive video games versus the Crows at Wonder Coliseum. Brad Scott created an interesting telephone call at option, thinking veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein instead of essential forward Peter Wright (omitted) as the Dons take pair of rucks in to Friday night's clash. Dyson Heppell as well as Scar Hind were actually also fallen. Matthew Nicks' match committee helped make an eyebrow-raising phone call of their very own, deciding to rest stalwart onward Taylor Walker as well as consist of defender Mitch Hinge. St Kilda wonderful Leigh Montagna had Essendon "in the gun" in the lead-up to Friday night. "It was actually actually disappointing," Montagna informed Fox Footy of the Bombing Planes' Round 18 loss to the Demons. "I have actually got all of them in the weapon due to the fact that they play in the third-lowest tension rating games for the season. "When they have played in high-pressure activities, they are actually now 3-4-1. They are actually 7-2 in low-pressure games, where it's under 180-- the tension amount that our experts make use of as normal-- as well as they have actually fell short the test 3 away from the last 4 opportunities. "You've got to start to concern: are they solid sufficient around the contest and are they determined good enough? I am actually placing it on Essendon. They have actually performed some fantastic points this year and also they have actually made progress, however in these large video games against tough hostility, I don't assume they have actually stood up-- and also's the upcoming degree they've reached get to if they want to gain a final." The video game receives underway at 7:40 pm AEST from Marvel Stadium.Watch it survive on Fox Footy (channel 504), streaming on Kayo or even by means of Hubbl coming from 6:30 pm AEST.ROLLING UPDATESThe Bombers made a scorching begin to the video game, booting the initial three objectives. 2 of the them happened through Harry Jones, who appeared ominous having fun off a wing.Essendon younger weapon Nate Basket gave the feature of the 1st one-fourth, rising higher to take down a stunning proof." There is actually the potential right there certainly," commentator James Brayshaw said.Fox Footy professional Garry Lyon stated Adelaide was actually "unstable" from a tension viewpoint early. However the Crows responded with the upcoming 3 goals of the activity to pioneer early in the second quarter.The negative aspect for Adelaide, however, was that Chip Murray was subbed out along with a leg injury, along with Brayden Prepare infused in to the game.Essendon after that answered along with the next 2 goals through Sam Durham as well as Kyle Langford. Durham's impressive increase in 2024 continued, along with 15 fingertips in just over one fourth." They've come to carry out something regarding Durham today. It's out of management," Matthew Richardson pointed out in commentary.But quick objectives to Zac Taylor, Ben Keays and also Darcy Fogarty-- the second thanks to some brilliant sphere movement-- put the Crows back ahead." They appear canny," Brian Taylor claimed of the Crows in commentary.Darcy Fogarty after that booted his second just before Keays dribbled via his third to make it seven straight Crows objectives. Sam Berry nailed another mins later to create it eight right." What is actually happening?" Brayshaw said.Essendon booted the last pair of objectives of the second phrase to cut Adelaide's result in 23 factors at half-time, yet its sloppy disposal from support was actually worrying." The back six handball game has been woeful," Fox Footy's Nathan Buckley said.The Bombers acquired the excellent start to third term, along with 4 fast targets to Baggage Gresham, Caddy (2) and also Kyle Langford to cut the scope to one factor." Can you think it?" Brayshaw said.Adelaide answered along with a couple of goals to Josh Rachele and also Keays, with the eventually's significant an improbable long-range soccer goal.But Sam Draper and also Jye Caldwell responded with their own majors for the Bombers to establish a 10-point top at 3 quarter-time as the wild, gripping competition continued.Just just before the 3 quarter-time siren though, Basket was actually involved in an accident with Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson that left the last dazed. Basket could possibly deal with examination coming from the Suit Review Officer for it.So, as well, could Keays for a tackle on Caldwell that brought about the Bombers midfielder being actually subbed out of the activity along with concussion.Merrett after that snuck forward for Essendon to boot the initial objective of the 4th condition, presenting the Bombing planes' cause 16 ponts. Yet the Crows kept within striking distance as Keays kicked his career-high fifth major.After an arm-wrestle in between the two teams, Gresham ruptured via a stop as well as snapped a classy checkside goal to offer the the Bombers some breathing room. But once again the Crows reacted, with Fogarty breaking two more objectives to take his tally to 4 and also reduced Essendon's trigger 3 points.Follow Essendon v Adelaide in our live weblog listed below!