.Essendon hosts Adelaide at Wonder Coliseum in a fascinating clash to begin Round 19 on Friday evening. The Bombers (10-6-1, 98.8%) are actually recoiling coming from an unsatisfactory reduction to Melbourne last Saturday and are seeking to proceed their current domination over the Crows. On The Other Hand, Adelaide (6-10-1, 105.0%) is actually hoping to induce an upset at Docklands that will send out shivers with Essendon as it molds a finals attack. Around 19WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.Watch every video game of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free trial today >' Our team have no idea, we really do not'|01:22 Essendon has actually gained 7 successive games against Adelaide, dating back to 2017. Even further, the Bombers have actually succeeded 4 successive video games against the Crows at Marvel Arena. Brad Scott created a fascinating call at choice, abjuring seasoned ruckman Todd Goldstein instead of crucial onward Peter Wright (omitted) as the Dons take 2 rucks in to Friday evening's clash. Dyson Heppell as well as Nick Hind were actually additionally dropped. Matthew Nicks' match committee made an eyebrow-raising call of their very own, deciding to relax stalwart onward Taylor Pedestrian and feature protector Mitch Hinge. Street Kilda great Leigh Montagna had Essendon "in the gun" in the lead-up to Friday evening. "It was truly frustrating," Montagna said to Fox Footy of the Bombing Planes' Around 18 loss to the Demons. "I have actually acquired all of them in the gun because they play in the third-lowest stress score games for the season. "When they have played in stressful games, they are right now 3-4-1. They're 7-2 in low-pressure video games, where it is actually under 180-- the pressure variety that our team use as normal-- as well as they've failed the test three out of the last 4 opportunities. "You've come to begin to concern: are they strong sufficient around the contest as well as are they determined enough? I am actually placing it on Essendon. They've carried out some wonderful traits this year and also they've acted, however in these large activities against tough resistance, I do not presume they have actually stood-- and also's the upcoming degree they have actually reached get to if they wish to gain a last." The video game receives underway at 7:40 pm AEST from Wonder Stadium.Watch it survive Fox Footy (stations 504), streaming on Kayo or even using Hubbl from 6:30 pm AEST.ROLLING UPDATESThe Bombing planes made a hot beginning to the video game, booting the first 3 goals. 2 of the all of them happened via Harry Jones, who appeared ominous having fun off a wing.Essendon younger gun Nate Caddy offered the emphasize of the first one-fourth, skyrocketing higher to pull down a stunning proof." There's the potential right certainly there," analyst James Brayshaw said.Fox Footy expert Garry Lyon mentioned Adelaide was "weak" coming from a pressure perspective early. However the Crows responded along with the following 3 objectives of the game to take the lead early in the second quarter.The drawback for Adelaide, however, was actually that Nick Murray was actually subbed out along with a knee accident, along with Brayden Cook infused right into the game.Essendon at that point answered along with the following pair of goals through Sam Durham as well as Kyle Langford. Durham's amazing surge in 2024 carried on, with 15 fingertips in simply over one fourth." They have actually reached do one thing regarding Durham today. It's out of control," Matthew Richardson pointed out in commentary.But fast targets to Zac Taylor, Ben Keays and also Darcy Fogarty-- the last because of some fantastic ball motion-- put the Crows back ahead." They look slick," Brian Taylor pointed out of the Crows in commentary.Darcy Fogarty after that booted his second just before Keays dripped with his 3rd to create it seven straight Crows objectives. Sam Berry toenailed yet another minutes later to create it eight right." What is happening?" Brayshaw said.Essendon booted the last two targets of the second condition to reduce Adelaide's bring about 23 points at half-time, yet its own mediocre fingertip from support was disconcerting." The back 6 handball activity has been woeful," Fox Footy's Nathan Buckley said.The Bombers received the perfect begin to third condition, along with four easy goals to Baggage Gresham, Basket (two) and Kyle Langford to cut the margin to one factor." Can you think it?" Brayshaw said.Adelaide reacted along with a couple of goals to Josh Rachele and also Keays, with the later's major an extremely unlikely long-range soccer goal.But Sam Draper and also Jye Caldwell answered along with their own majors for the Bombing planes to set up a 10-point top at 3 quarter-time as the wild, engrossing competition continued.Just just before the three quarter-time siren though, Basket was associated with a crash along with Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson that left behind the second dazed. Caddy might face analysis coming from the Suit Assessment Officer for it.So, also, could Keays for a deal with on Caldwell that resulted in the Bombers midfielder being subbed out of the activity along with concussion.Merrett then snuck forward for Essendon to boot the first goal of the fourth term, presenting the Bombers' result in 16 ponts. However 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 with an interruption as well as popped a stylish checkside target to offer the the Bombers some breathing room. Yet once more the Crows responded, along with Fogarty popping 2 additional targets to take his tally to four and also cut Essendon's bring about 3 points.Follow Essendon v Adelaide in our real-time blog post listed below!