The Essendon Football Club's Community Game is an initiative to celebrate the club’s diverse fan base and introduce more people to Australian Rules Football. The event aims to make AFL and AFLW games accessible and welcoming, particularly to new fans and community members from various backgrounds, including culturally diverse groups, Indigenous communities, local organisations, local sports clubs, and the disability inclusion community.
Learn MoreThe Essendon Football Club's "Challenge Game" is an annual event dedicated to supporting Challenge, a charity that assists children living with cancer. This partnership, active since 2003, was inspired by former player and cancer survivor Adam Ramanauskas. Each year, Essendon dedicates a match to this cause to raise awareness and funds. During this match, the Bombers' guernsey features a yellow armband and the Challenge logo to signify our support. The game features unique community engagement activities, such as hospital visits and player interactions with children battling cancer. Beyond the game day festivities, the partnership between Essendon and Challenge has been impactful in fundraising efforts, with over $1 million raised since the partnership began.
Learn MoreEach year all our teams celebrate and honor Indigenous culture and heritage, as well as to acknowledge the significant contributions of First Nations players through activating Dreamtime games, notably the Dreamtime at the 'G' clash between Essendon and Richmond at the MCG. The club works in partnership with The Long Walk for each game to reflect the clubs commitment to reconciliation, respect, and inclusion, making it a meaningful and culturally significant event on the club's calendar.
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