Under-fire Essendon have delivered a stirring last-quarter comeback to beat Port Adelaide by 12 points and claim their first win of the AFL season.
The Bombers, seeking a response to their humiliating 10-goal loss to Adelaide, trailed for most of Thursday night's scrappy game, let down by wasteful goal kicking, and were down by 11 early in the fourth quarter.
But Brad Scott's Bombers, sparked by Nate Caddy and Isaac Kako, kicked four goals in a row to claim a 9.18 (72) to 8.12 (60) win in front of just 25,114 fans at Marvel Stadium.
In the process, the Bombers (1-2) piled fresh pressure on the Power (1-2) and coach Ken Hinkley, who is in his final season before handing over to senior assistant coach Josh Carr.
While Caddy (two goals), Kako and debutant Saad El-Hawli had their moments, Essendon's midfield stepped up late.
Bombers skipper Zach Merrett (34 disposals) was typically prolific, while Sam Durham (28 touches), Xavier Duursma (29) and Dylan Shiel all had plenty of the ball.
Power forward Mitch Georgiades stood tall early with two first-quarter goals and his impressive aerial work, including a big hanger on the wing in the second quarter.
The big man threatened to break the game open and could have, but for his poor kicking and was quieter when Zach Reid handled him in the second half.
Port's Jase Burgoyne (27 disposals) racked up plenty of the ball off half-back, while Ollie Wines (31 disposals) was tough, with support from Christian Moraes (27 touches), and Aliir Aliir fought hard down back.
The Bombers were frenetic but rushed early and lacked composure going forward.
Brad Scott's charges dominated chances without reward and trailed by a goal at quarter-time.
Jade Gresham gave Essendon a crucial steadying goal just before the half-time siren to cut Port's lead to three points
Port led by six at three-quarter time and early in the final term, Jason Horne-Francis brilliantly snatched the ball out of the air with one hand then drilled a terrific running goal to extend the lead to 11.
Then, El-Hawli, freshly substituted into the game, sparked Essendon with a brilliant burst off half-back that ended with Nic Martin goaling.
Mason Redman levelled the scores with a thumping long bomb, before Caddy kicked two points to snatch the lead.
Then, Kako danced around the Power defence before hitting up Caddy to extend the lead to eight.
Draper booted his second and the Bombers held on.
Essendon have the bye, while Port Adelaide host St Kilda next Sunday.