Adelaide vs Essendon

Adelaide and Essendon are two of the most storied clubs in the AFL, with a combined 38 premierships between them. They have also been fierce rivals for many years, with their matches often decided by just a few points.

The two clubs first met in 1897, and have played each other over 200 times since then. Adelaide has won the majority of these matches, but Essendon has had some notable victories, including the 1993 AFL Grand Final.

In recent years, the rivalry between the two clubs has been reignited, with some of the most memorable matches in the AFL being played between them. In 2017, Adelaide won a thrilling Preliminary Final by just one point, and in 2019, Essendon came from behind to win a Elimination Final by seven points.

The next chapter in the Adelaide-Essendon rivalry will be written on Saturday, August 27, when the two clubs meet at Adelaide Oval. It is sure to be another close and exciting match, and one that no fan of the AFL will want to miss.

Here are some of the key moments in the Adelaide-Essendon rivalry:

• 1897: Adelaide and Essendon first meet in the SANFL.
• 1993: Essendon defeats Adelaide in the AFL Grand Final.
• 2017: Adelaide defeats Essendon in a Preliminary Final by one point.
• 2019: Essendon defeats Adelaide in an Elimination Final by seven points.

The Adelaide-Essendon rivalry is one of the most passionate and intense in the AFL. It is a rivalry that has been built on years of history, and one that is sure to continue for many years to come.