The firemen are now three goals down as they start to take control of the game.
Marvel Stadium erupted for Nate Caddy, who kicked his first goal in AFL football in his second game.
It came from a kick from the boundary, which supported Jake Stringer's third major of the day, and was followed by the fourth “of the pack”.
Essendon control the tempo of the game and the movement of the ball around the park, with over 28 uncontested possessions, while West Coast struggle to keep up.
Bombers at 6 p.m
