Over the next five days Essendon will be announcing some special initiatives that will ensure you get the most out of your 2017 membership package.

Essendon is offering all 2017 game day members* a special bonus during next year's home and away season.

After the Bombers hosted the inaugural Country Game in 2016, the match will be a Geelong home game in 2017.

But that doesn’t change anything for Essendon members.  You’ll still be able to access the game simply by scanning your membership card at the gate, or upgrading to a reserved seat.

So you’ll be able to catch 12 games for the price of 11.

Sign up today - purchase here or call Member Services on 1300 46 26 62.

The Country Game is the latest blockbuster initiated by Kevin Sheedy.

The Dons pushed the Cats all the way in the first instalment and with Jobe Watson, Dyson Heppell, Michael Hurley, Cale Hooker and others back in the fold, the second Country Game promises to be even bigger.

*High Mark home only, Silver home only, Bronze home only, Flexi Home, National and Flexi 3 Game members 

To find out more about these memberships click here.