AFL - Another draw proves the tightness

In what seems to be the flavour of the 2011 AFL Premiership Season, another draw took place; the third of the season, this time between two of the oldest AFL Rivals of Carlton and Essendon and the match is impossible to not write about.

In what was not just a one-sided match up we saw the lead change hands an incredible SEVEN times throughout the match in what was a magnificent and pulsating final quarter.

In my opinion, the Blues could have gone further ahead at the half way mark after a goal by Simpson, but the run down that was chased by Essendon veteran Dustin Fletcher (who is turning an un-heard of 36 years old whilst still playing at top level) who saved the goal.

Goals were shared evenly around the squad of Essendon with Jetta bagging 2, Lonergan 2 and 1 for Hurley Watson and Fletcher. On the Carlton side, Simpson bashed 3 through the two big sticks and Garlett, Laidler and Curnow scoring 1's each between others.

This weekend will see the Dons take on their ANZAC day nemesis Collingwood in what will surely be a jam-packed MCG stadium.

Hopefully we don't see the 4th draw of the season on the day.