"A NINE-GOAL blitz either side of half-time saw Essendon deliver Brad Scott a big win in his first game in charge, downing Hawthorn 19.10 (124) to 9.11 (65) at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

“The young Hawks looked exciting early as they slotted four goals on the trot to lead midway through the second quarter, but things took a turn as the Bombers piled on the majors.”