Three Bombers have featured in this week’s AFLCA coaches votes for our 16-point loss to Collingwood at the MCG on Sunday.

Dyson Heppell (33 disposals and five clearances) and Devon Smith (31 disposals and 13 tackles) impressed through the middle, while Michael Hurley (22 disposals and eight marks) was strong in defence as the Bombers fought bravely.

ESSENDON v COLLINGWOOD
10 Scott Pendlebury (COLL)
8 Brodie Grundy (COLL)
4 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
4 Dyson Heppell (ESS)
3 Devon Smith (ESS)
1 Michael Hurley (ESS)