The master will face his apprentice in tonight’s battle at Manuka Oval in Canberra, when Kevin Sheedy’s young GWS Giants side face an experienced James Hird led Essendon line up.

The Bombers will be at close to a full strength team for the club’s final NAB Cup match ahead of Round 1 in a fortnight.

Please see below for all your match-day information.

Gates Open
4.00pm Manuka Oval

Ticketing
Tickets for tonight’s clash are available via Ticketek (www.ticketek.com.au) or alternatively can be purchased upon arrival at the gate at Manuka Oval.

Adults: starting from $25.00 for general admission
Concession: starting from $19.00 for general admission

Broadcast
Tonight’s game will be broadcast live on Fox Footy from 6:00pm AEST.

Membership
Do whatever it takes in 2013 and sign up as an Essendon member ahead of Round 1. Call 1300 GO BOMBERS or click here to purchase your membership today.

Live Online Coverage
Twitter
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats, scores and chat visit: www.twitter.com/EssendonLive
Use the #NABCup hash tag to participate in the conversation.

Facebook
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook visit www.facebook.com/Essendon