Geelong Crushes Essendon 95-0 to Secure AFL Second Place

Geelong delivered a commanding 95-point victory over Essendon at the MCG, reaffirming their status as a top premiership contender with a 23.13 (151) to 8.8 (56) win. Patrick Dangerfield showed renewed explosiveness, contributing two goals and key plays that energize the team, while Jeremy Cameron led the scoring with six goals, extending his lead in the Coleman Medal race. Bailey Smith and Max Holmes dominated the midfield with 41 and 36 disposals respectively, driving Geelong's relentless pressure and eventual dominance, especially in the final quarter where they scored seven unanswered goals. Despite the win, Geelong suffered a setback with key defender Sam De Koning injuring his shoulder. Essendon, hampered by injuries to several key players, struggled to keep pace and now face a challenging schedule to revive their season. The game also marked a milestone for coaches Chris and Brad Scott, who celebrated their combined 1000th game in coaching.