Essendon will kick off its 2019 campaign with a JLT Community Series clash with Carlton at Ikon Park on Thursday evening.

The Bombers have named a strong squad, with key forward Joe Daniher returning to the field after an extended period on the sidelines.

Captain Dyson Heppell will lead the team in its first hit-out of the year.

JLT Community Series - Essendon vs Carlton
Thursday 28 February
6:40pm
IKON Park

Key timings:
3:45pm – Gates open
6:26pm – Essendon enters the arena
6:38pm – Coin toss
6:40pm – First bounce

Membership:
Member Services will be located outside Gate 5 and will be open from 6:00pm until quarter time for membership sales, collections and enquiries.

Merchandise:
Merchandise will be located outside Gate 5 at Ikon park. Don’t forget to show your 2019 membership to receive 10% off selected items.

Tickets:
Essendon members with gameday access will receive free entry to JLT matches.
Reserved seat and General Admission tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

Online Coverage:     
Essendon fans keep across the club’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for inner-sanctum access and comprehensive match-day coverage. You can also join the conversation on Twitter by using the official hashtags for the match - #JLTSeries.

Twitter:
@EssendonFC

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/EssendonFC

Instagram:
@essendonfc

Broadcast:
VIC – Fox Footy 6:30pm

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