Essendon seeks rare win as AFL Sunday action unfolds

Essendon aims to secure a rare victory against St Kilda in Sunday's AFL action, seeking only their second win of the season. Meanwhile, North Melbourne faces an away game against Port Adelaide.

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I didn't like what Ben did to Brayden Maynard. I understand why Brayden Maynard was absolutely seething.

The match at Windy Hill saw Essendon defeat St Kilda, but not without a pre-game anthem mishap. The club song, "See the Bombers fly up!", blared from the speakers with minutes still remaining in the VFL game, causing confusion among spectators. A "stern talking to" was reportedly issued to the individual responsible in the broadcast booth.

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And I think that needs to get a heap of attention.

Adding to the AFL discussion, former umpire 'Razor' Ray Chamberlain offered his perspective on a recent incident involving Collingwood's Brayden Maynard. During a game against the Gold Coast Suns, Ben Long made contact with Maynard, leading to melees and potential charges for Maynard for touching an umpire. Chamberlain criticized Long's action as a "cheap shot" and understood Maynard's anger. However, he also pointed out that Maynard, after time to reflect, still made contact with an umpire while pursuing Long after the siren. "He's going to have a lot of trouble explaining why that's okay," Chamberlain stated, noting that Touk Miller of the Gold Coast may also face scrutiny for umpire contact. The match review panel's report is anticipated to clarify the outcomes.

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That act from behind, open, vulnerable. Smashes him in the ribs. I can totally understand why Brayden Maynard is seething.