Photographer Arj Giese was at Windy Hill as the VFL Cats went down to Essendon by 21 points in round five.

VFL Round 5 – Bendigo Bank Cats 12.12 (84) def. by Essendon VFL 16.9 (105)

Goals: Horlin-Smith 2, Bates 2, Dobson 2, Luxford, Hickey, Farrelly, Atkins, McLachlan, Stewart

Best: Tsitas, Gardner, Bates, Bews, Smedts, Horlin-Smith

Tom Atkins celebrates a goal against the Bombers.

Zac Bates does his best Tom Atkins impression.

Josh Cowan streaming through the middle.

 Sam Dobson marks on the chest.

Ryan Gardner scans up field.

Cory Gregson on the break.

Coach Shane O'Bree addresses his troops.

George Horlin-Smith looks for an option.

Michael Luxford and Sam McLachlan share a moment.

Sam McLachlan kicks long.

Jordan Murdoch with hands at the ready.

Will Sexton gets his kick away.

Billie Smedts on the run.

Tom Stewart marks strong overhead.

 James Tsitas dishes the handball.

 Nathan Vardy first to the footy.