Grant and Hall slot 10 goals as Bulldogs beat Bombers in uninspiring game

Jarrad Grant's confidence is skyhigh after an eye-catching six-goal display as the Western Bulldogs beat Essendon by 29 points at Etihad Stadium.

Barry Hall kicked four goals to finish with 73 goals for the home and away rounds.

Veteran Nathan Eagleton kicked three goals.

Robert Murphy provided a lot of drive off the half-back line.

Leroy Jetta battled his heart out for the Bombers.

Ryan Griffen injured a knee in a big blow to the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs do battle with Collingwood in a qualifying final at the MCG on Saturday night.

The Bombers are left to lick their wounds.

Has Matthew Knights coached the Bombers for the last time?

Final scores: Western Bulldogs 17.5 (107) to Essendon 11.12 (78)