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ROUND 10 

Western Bulldogs v Essendon 

7:35pm AEST, Saturday 17th May 2025   

Gates open from 5:30pm   

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Wurundjeri  

BROADCAST   

TV*: Fox Footy and Kayo (from 7:30pm)  

*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here  to adjust your state.  

SIR DOUG NICHOLLS ROUND  

 The Sir Doug Nicholls Round celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contributions to Australian Football, the celebration lasting across Round 10 and Round 11.  

2025 marks the 19th year the AFL has had a dedicated Indigenous round, and the 10th year it has been known as the Sir Doug Nicholls Round.  

Pastor Sir Doug Nicholls was born in Yorta Yorta on Cummeragunja mission in New South Wales in 1906. He played football for Fitzroy before becoming a Pastor and pioneer for reconciliation in Australia.  

Later, he became the first Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander individual to be knighted and hold the position of Governor of South Australia. Sir Doug's daughter, Aunty Pam Pedersen, continues to advocate for Sir Doug's work, and represents the Nicholls family with the AFL.  

The Sir Doug Nicholls Round 2025 theme is 'Past legacies, future legends'. This year's theme identifies and honours the significance of the three anniversaries in 2025, while celebrating the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the game today and into the future.    

DREAMTIME GUERNSEY 

As part of The Long Walk School Programs and its strong ties with the community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Taylors Lakes Secondary College took part in Ganbu Gulin—which means “One Mob” in the Woi Wurrung language. This workshop focused on Dreamtime storytelling and the collaborative design of an Indigenous guernsey for 2025. 

The design symbolises the unity of the people, animals and the land in accepting each other and celebrating their differences. This guernsey was designed by two year 8 students Lucas Waddleton, Tyerrernotepanner in Northern Tasmania and Lawson Richards, non-indigenous who came together to collaborate on ideas and artistic choices.  

The gum tree represents a family tree where the circles are different groupings of people who become connected by the tree, at a gathering place of humans and animals. Gum trees or leaves are significant in Fist Nations Cultures as they are used in Ceremony and for medicinal purposes. A lot of gum trees grow in the Taylors Lakes area on Wurundjeri Country. 

Additionally, the bird footprints symbolise both animals and nature being present, with ultimately all walks of life coming together.  

TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP INFO   

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and on gameday outside gates one and three. Reserved seats remain available, and all General Admission areas are on level three, or level one Standing Room.  

Essendon members have two ways to access the game on Saturday.  

Members' physical membership card has a barcode that will allow members to scan entry at the turnstiles, however if members are yet to receive their card or prefer the convenience of using a mobile device, simply log in to the official Essendon app using your membership details to access the mobile membership.  

More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here.  

All members without reserved seats can upgrade to a seat through Ticketmaster and use the ticket in your Ticketmaster account to get into the ground. Members can upgrade here.  

Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from the Ticket Window outside Gate 5 from 5:15pm.    

If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up for 2025. Simply signup/renew online and then login to the Essendon FC app to access your ticket. Further information on mobile membership can be found here.  

MERCHANDISE  

Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from the Bomber Shop, located externally at gates one, two and three. If you’re already inside the ground, you can grab your merchandise internally on level one at gates five and seven, on level two at gate six and level three at gate six. Don’t forget to show your physical or mobile membership card to get 10% off at all EFC merchandise outlets.  

GETTING THERE  

Parking is available on Saturday at Marvel Stadium with entry from 7am. It is recommended to pre-book your parking via the Ticketmaster or Marvel Stadium website here to ensure you have a space. 

Alternatively, Marvel Stadium is easily accessible via public transport. To ensure you have a smooth trip, visit 

https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey and bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions/special-events to plan your journey ahead of time.       

POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS  

Train Disruptions  

• Passengers change at Caulfield station for Frankston Line trains to the city from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 May.​ 

• Buses replace trains on the Frankston and Stony Point lines between Cheltenham, Frankston and Stony Point stations from 8.30pm, Friday 16 May to last service, Sunday 18 May. 

• Buses replace trains between South Yarra and Sandringham stations from 11pm, Friday 16 May to last train, Sunday 18 May. 

• Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine stations from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 May.​ 

Road closures  

Closed between Thompsons Road and Bulleen Park Access Road from 8pm, Friday 16 May to 6am, Monday 19 May. 

Lane closures 

All eastbound lanes closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets until June 2025. 

The section of Flinders Street, Melbourne closed is shown in Special Gazette No. S 415 on 30 July 2024. 

Catch the Bombers in Action!

Watch the Essendon Bombers' main training sessions at the NEC Hangar:

• Tuesday, May 20 from 10am AEST
• Monday, May 26 from 10am AEST

Important Notes:

• Training times will be updated fortnightly on Mondays.
• Training times are subject to change without notice. Please always check this page the day of listed training.
• Training is available for members and fans to view training, however players will not be available for signings or photographs.
• Players will only be available for signings and photographs at advertised Snap & Sign sessions held throughout the year.
• This page will be updated with Snap & Sign sessions and will be advertised on Essendon's social media pages.
• The open times for the Jack Jones Cafe and Bomber Shop are each subject to change on training days.

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