Ivan Maric looks to chase Jobe Watson. Carlton goal sneak Eddie Betts works through traffic. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: HeraldSun CAN Essendon finish their season on a positive note and who will triumph as the Eagles and Crows clash in Perth. Geelong - Cam Guthrie OUT, replaced by Taylor Hunt Brisbane Lions - nil Port Adelaide - nil Carlton - nil Essendon - nil Richmond - nil West Coast - Jack Darling OUT, replaced by Bradd Dalziell Adelaide - nil SUBSTITUTES: St Kilda - Justin Koschitzke Fremantle - Craig Moller Geelong - Joel Corey Brisbane Lions - Josh Green Port Adelaide - Lewis Stevenson Carlton - Nick Duigan Essendon - Leroy Jetta Richmond - Travis Tuck West Coast - Adam Selwood Adelaide - David Mackay THE clash between Essendon and Richmond descended into a dour arm-wrestle in the second quarter. The Bombers put a number of players behind the ball while the Tigers looked to be keeping themselves fresh for a breakthrough finals appearance next week. Daniel Jackson kicked a goal in the opening minutes of the term but just one more goal was registered afterwards. The game is the first dead rubber in AFL history after Essendon were eliminated from the finals race as punishment for their supplements saga. RICHMOND kicked the first four goals of the game but it is Essendon who has all the momentum at quarter time at the MCG. The Tigers burst out of the blocks as the Bombers looked to be struggling following another big week of off-field dramas. However, goals to the retiring Nathan Lovett-Murray and Ben Howlett before the break drew them within 9 points of the Tigers. One of the highlights of the opening quarter will not be remembered fondly by Essendon youngster Jackson Merrett after he missed an open goal from the top of the goalsquare.