
Essendon coach Ben Rutten has urged his senior players to stand up and rediscover their best form after a 58-point loss to Sydney left his side with a 2-7 record.
The Bombers were beaten up around the contests as the Swans dominated them in contested possessions, clearances and tackles while also controlling the ball for much of Saturday's 14.21 (105) to 6.11 (47) hammering.