| ESSENDON | 2.5 | 6.6 | 7.8 | 8.12 (60) |
| CARLTON | 5.3 | 15.4 | 20.9 | 24.12 (156) |
GOALS
Essendon: Crameri 2, Ryder 2, Watson, Lonergan, Stanton, Hurley
Carlton: Waite 5, McLean 3, Simpson 3, Walker 3, Garlett 3, Casboult 3, Betts 2, Murphy 2
BEST
Essendon: Watson, Browne, Hooker
Carlton: Murphy, Gibbs, McLean, Waite, Simpson, Judd, Betts, Casboult
INJURIES
Essendon: Fletcher (hip flexor), Carlisle (ankle)
Carlton: Nil
SUBSTITUTES
Essendon: Leroy Jetta replaced Dustin Fletcher in the first quarter.
Carlton: Tom Bell replaced Andrew Carrazzo in the final quarter.
Reports: Nil
Umpires: McBurney, Farmer, Schmitt
Official crowd: 59,381 at the MCG
