Walyalup's dominant first-half, where they kicked 10 goals to one, helped the side close out a 43-point win over Essendon on Sunday at the MCG.

Forward Patrick Voss was one of many contributors in the win, kicking four goals in the second term, as Walyalup won 16.8 (104) to 8.13 (61).

Essendon had only managed 1.8 to half-time in dreary, wet conditions, but rallied with two goals in the third quarter and they won the second half by nine points.

It is Walyalup's ninth straight win, equalling their club record.

As Freo continued their outstanding start to the season, the Bombers returned to the MCG for the first time since they had such high hopes for the Anzac Day clash against Collingwood.

Essendon were smashed in the blockbuster against the Pies and were again poor defensively against Walyalup in the first half.

They are now 1-9 for the season, and seven of their losses have featured 100-plus scores for the opposition.

The Bombers' defensive woes were summed up 10 minutes into the second term when Josh Treacy contested a ground ball and handballed to Voss.

Despite being heavily outnumbered, there was minimal pressure on them both as Voss snapped his second goal.

Bombers coach Brad Scott was animated at quarter-time after Walyalup kicked the first three goals of the game and closed out the term with a 25-point lead.

Justin Longmuir's side continued to waltz through the second quarter, kicking another five goals to five behinds and taking a 52-point lead at the long break.

Clearances were 14 apiece at half-time, but Walyalup had kicked 5.3 from that source to nothing from the Bombers.

Archie May finally kicked Essendon's second goal 14 minutes into the third quarter, and a booming 50m shot from Nate Caddy followed for the Bombers two minutes later.

Essendon avoided the humiliation of a huge margin that loomed halfway through the game, but it was small consolation.

Shai Bolton continued his excellent form this season, amassing 24 possessions and kicking two goals, while fellow on-ballers Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw also shone in the gloom.

Murphy Reid spent more time in the midfield and had a team-high 29 possessions for Walyalup, with seven inside-50s and a goal.

Small forward Isaiah Dudley, who snapped a great goal in the first quarter, was able to return to the field after he was crunched in a tackle and limped off in the second quarter.

Rookie puts his hand up
This Walyalup side is tough to break into, but summer signing Chris Scerri has shown he's up to the level in his brief chances in the AFL side so far this season. Scerri was recalled on Sunday for his fifth game of the season and added plenty to the forward half, laying six tackles and kicking his first AFL goal. Justin Longmuir is spoiled for choice when it comes to pressure forwards, but Scerri has kept his name in the conversation.
 
Young Bomber shows his worth again
When Brad Scott talks about the faith he has in the Bombers youth, Sully Robey would be at the top of his list. The 18-year-old has shaken off a pre-season injury and taken to AFL level beautifully, and was one of the few Bombers to impress on Sunday, kicking two goals from 22 disposals to go with five clearances. It's a dark period for the Bombers, but Robey is a shining light.

ESSENDON     1.3    1.8     3.12      8.13 (61)
WALYALUP    5.4   10.6      13.6      16.8 (104)

GOALS
Essendon: May 2, Caddy 2, Robey 2, Parish, Setterfield
Walyalup: Voss 5, Treacy 2, Bolton 2, Amiss 2, Scerri, Dudley, Jackson, Frederick, Reid

BEST
Essendon: Merrett, Caldwell, Parish, Robey
Walyalup: Voss, Treacy, Reid, Serong, Chapman, Worner

Crowd: 25,100 at the MCG