With the team looking to return to form after two losses in a row, it is time to play your part by showing your support for the players.
Keeping with a tradition that began in 1993 with Kevin Sheedy waving his jacket after a classic win over the Eagles, fans are urged to bring their scarf and wave it.
The last time the two teams met – in Round 14, 2013– Essendon overcame a hostile Patersons Stadium crowd, defeating West Coast 15.8 (98) to 13.13 (91).
Essendon v West Coast
Sunday 11 August
Etihad Stadium at 1.10pm
Gates Open
Public gates will be open from 11.30pm.
Ticketing
Tickets remain available for Sunday’s clash at Etihad Stadium. Visit your nearest outlet, ticketmaster.com.au or call 1300 136 122 for further details.
Milestones
Veteran Dustin Fletcher equals Simon Madden’s club games record this weekend, playing 378 games for the red and black since the defender made his debut in 1993. If selected next week, Fletcher will become the club’s games record holder.
Midfielder Brent Stanton will reach the magical 200-game milestone this weekend.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Fox Footy 1.00pm (live)
Adelaide – Fox Footy 12.30pm (live)
Perth – Fox Footy 11.00am (live), Channel Seven 11.00am (live)
Sydney – Fox Footy 1.00pm (live)
Brisbane – Fox Footy 1.00pm (live)
VIC/SA/WA regional markets have broadly the same telecast times as the state capital city, except where specified. TAS & NT have broadly the same telecast times as VIC.
Radio Guide
Melbourne – SEN, ABC774, Grandstand Digital
Adelaide – ABC891, Grandstand Digital
Perth – 6PR, ABC720, Grandstand Digital
Sydney – n/a
Brisbane – ABC936
Canberra – n/a
Hobart – ABC936
Darwin – ABC105.7
Regional – Crocmedia, KRock
The Bomber Shop
The Bomber Shop locations this week are on the Spencer St Footbridge operating from 11am, and also the outlet inside Gate 7 which will be open from 11.30am. Don’t forget Beyond Sport will also be open 11.30am, which is located Level 1, Aisle 1 inside Etihad. It is the famous ‘Bring Your Own Scarf’ match this week, and all scarves will be reduced to $20 for the day! So make sure you swing by one of the Bomber Shop outlets and snare this great offer.
Membership
Thanks to all members who have played their part and shown their loyalty to the club in 2013. A friendly Member Services staff member will be located inside the portable Ticketmaster window outside Gate 5 from 11.10am on Sunday. 2013 Memberships are still available for purchase, however any new members will no longer count in the AFL’s official member tally for 2013. Visit membership.essendonfc.com.au or call 1300 46 26 62 (during business hours) for details.
Live Online Coverage
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats and scores, visit: www.twitter.com/EssendonLive
Use the #godons hash tag to participate in the conversation.
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook visit www.facebook.com/Essendon.
