Joe Davis and Ned Weideman lifted and saw the lead stretch out to five points late in the second quarter – a lead that trimmed to two at the main break.

Source: https://pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au/sport/2023-04-25/wasteful-warriors-wounded/

There were missed set shots and ill-disciplined 50-metre penalties, with Essendon losing key forward Sam Weideman before the game with a toe injury and the Suns’ Ben King working his way back from a knee reconstruction.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/unlikely-forward-kyle-langford-helps-bombers-eclipse-disappointing-suns-20230326-p5cvau.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Weideman misses though, keeping the door slightly ajar for the Blues.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-round-13-live-carlton-and-essendon-face-off-in-sunday-night-blockbuster-20230610-p5dfjk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed