The form displayed by the pair gave the Magpies' forward line some extra zeal and had it not been for inaccurate kicking, the team may have posted a win that was more substantial than 32 points.
Collingwoodfc.com.au has told the story of the Magpies' win courtesy of the best photos provided by AFL Media.
Essendon 4.3 7.3 9.7 10.12 (72)
Collingwood 5.5 7.11 10.17 14.20 (104)
Goals - Collingwood: Cloke 5, Fasolo 2, Beams, Goldsack, Paine, Swan, Krakouer, Shaw, O'Brien
Best - Collingwood: Swan, Cloke, Beams, Fasolo, Pendlebury, Thomas
We've become accustomed to seeing this from Dayne Beams in 2012. He added 3AW's Player of the Year award to his list of accolades on the weekend. Congratulations, Beamsy.
Nick Maxwell leads his men out for the final home and away game this season.
"I think it's the big full forward's day" as Peter McKenna once said about another Collingwood powerhouse in a match against Essendon.
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For the record, McKenna was referring to Sav Rocca's nine goals in the 1995 ANZAC Day draw.
Sharrod Wellingham makes Michael Hibberd earn his kick.
Two Brownlow Medallists instruct their charges during a break in play.
Despite playing seven less games, Dane Swan has still had more possessions in 2012 than he did in his first Copeland Trophy year in 2008.
The man.
The moment.
And a celebration to savour. Welcome back, Krak!
Jamie Elliott is suspended in midair as he awaits the delivery.
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Steele Sidebottom grew up supporting Essendon, so it's doubtful he ever imagined being in this position.
High contact! Free kick, No. 10. Scott Pendlebury - your ball.
It could be a VFL match in 2000 between Essendon and North Ballarat as David Hille and Darren Jolly duke it out at a boundary throw-in.
The Magpies have the numbers at this contest.
Harry O'Brien tries to wrap his hands around the Sherrin mid-leap.
Off to the rooms...
...and ready for a date with the Hawks. Bring on Friday night!
