Williamstown was unable to hold off a fast finishing Essendon in the opening round of the Victorian Football League on Saturday.
It was a game of momentum at the NEC Hangar and it was the Bombers who were on top when it mattered most, winning 14.10 (94)-12.11 (83).
The Seagulls led by two points at quarter time, before the Bombers kicked five goals to two in the second quarter to lead by 17 points at the main break.
The Seagulls had 10 scoring shots to four in the third quarter to take back the lead, heading into the final change 14 points ahead.
It was all the Bombers in the final quarter as they piled on five goals in a row to take the margin out back out to 17 points.
Brodie McLaughlin kicked one late for the Seagulls, but it wasn’t enough with the damage already done.
Nathan Colenso kicked three goals for the Seagulls, with McLaughlin finishing with two.
Hugo Hall-Kahan had 25 disposals and five clearances, while James Cousins had 24 possessions and four clearances.
Meanwhile, Footscray had a big win against the Northern Bullants.
After leading by seven points at quarter time, the Bulldogs kicked away to lead by 48 points at the main break.
The Bulldogs continued on in the second half, winning 22.16 (148)-3.4 (22).
Jordan Croft, Diesel Moloney and Luca Muratore kicked four goals each for the Bulldogs.
Daniel Orgill and Luke Kennedy had 29 disposals each.
In round two, the Seagulls head to Sydney to face the GWS Giants, while the Bulldogs have a bye.
