The teams traded blows in a pulsating match to complete the first draw on Anzac Day since the inaugural blockbuster in 1995.
Already a subscriber?Essendon’s Kyle Langford has missed a set shot in the dying stages to ensure the Bombers drew with Collingwood inLangford, who starred with four goals - including two in a pulsating final quarter - had an opportunity to win the match after taking a mark with less than two minutes left.But the Bombers forward sprayed his shot from 30m out, levelling the scores at 12.13 each, to complete the first draw on Anzac Day since the inaugural blockbuster in 1995.
Essendon captain Zach Merrett was awarded the Anzac Day Medal with an equal game-high 31 possessions. As they did against Port Adelaide last Saturday when they trailed by a concerning margin early, Collingwood got going late in the first quarter
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