Essendon Highlights - 2000 PF v Carlton

Ess 18.17.125 def Carl 12.8.80 The Bombers were out on a mission. Carlton had beaten them in the previous Preliminary Final by 1 point, dashing their hopes of a Grand Final and an almost certain Premiership. So when the Blues met the Bombers in the 2000 Preliminary Final, they had no chance. Essendon charged into the Grand Final with a 45 point win.