For the past 150 years, Essendon members have been the lifeblood of the club, riding all the highs and lows while celebrating the pinnacles of success through our 16 VFL/AFL premierships.

Now, it is time for the club to give back to those who have given so much to the Essendon Football Club.

In what is believed to be an AFL-industry first, the Bombers are giving fans the opportunity to win a truly life-changing prize, with one lucky member taking home $150,000 in cash through the Bomber Bonanza.

By already being a 2022 member or signing up before July 31*, fans will go into the draw to win the cash prize, with the Bomber Bonanza winner to be announced at Essendon’s round 23 match against Richmond, which coincides with the Bombers’ annual Member Recognition Round.

BECOME A 2022 MEMBER TO ENTER THE DRAW FOR THE BOMBER BONANZA

For an additional entry, members can purchase a commemorative 150-year celebration add-on. which not only increases their chances of winning the cash prize, but also includes special opportunities to honour the milestone.

Through the 150-year celebration add-on, the exclusive members will receive a commemorative pin and recognition certificate signed by Ben Rutten and Dyson Heppell. The member’s name will also be printed in the round 13 AFL Footy Record and featured on the LEDs at the celebration match against Carlton.

To mark the momentous year, those who purchase the add-on will also have their name on the round 13 banner and will get to keep the section as a memento.

Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell said the club was proud to highlight the importance of its members in this life-changing Bomber Bonanza competition.

“2022 is a truly exciting year for the club. Not only are we paying homage to our proud history and heritage but also the people who have contributed to make Essendon the football club it is today,” Campbell said.

“Over our 150-year journey, every player, coach, staff member, volunteer, member and supporter who has donned the red and black deserves to be recognised.

“This is a special opportunity for the Bombers to say thanks to our members by changing one lucky member’s life with $150,000 in cash.”

Essendon supporters are encouraged to purchase their memberships by round 20, with entries closing on July 31 at 11:59pm AEST.

Head to membership.essendonfc.com.au to purchase your 2022 Essendon membership or 150-year celebration add-on.

*Bomber Bonanza terms and conditions (full terms and conditions here):

  • Start date: April 7, 2022 12:01 am AEST
  • End date: July 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm AEST
  • Entry is only open to Australian residents who are 18 years and over.
  • To enter the promotion, the entrant must purchase, or already hold, an Essendon Football Club membership package in relation to the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season or 2022-23 NAB AFLW Competition (excluding packages provided on a complimentary basis, Pet memberships, Junior and Youth memberships, Digital International memberships, Essendon Women’s Network and Grand Final Guarantee ‘add-ons’, AFLW Contributions, Coleman Club, President’s Club and Club 1872 packages) (eligible membership package)
  • Multiple entries permitted - Entrants will receive one entry for each eligible membership package held as at the end date of the promotion period (excluding any eligible membership packages for which the eligible member owes any overdue fees at that time).
  • One prize only (valued at AUD $150,000), being the amount of AUD $150,000 in the form of money.