The Bombers are heading to regional Victoria, with the club announcing today that they will be travelling to Bendigo for the 2023 AFL Community Camp.
Bendigo will host the Bombers on February 9 -10, with various activities planned for the wider region.
To kick off the camp on Thursday, the players will visit schools and community centres throughout Castlemaine and Bendigo.
On Friday, fans will have the opportunity to see the Bombers hit the track with an open training session at Queen Elizabeth Oval from 10am on Friday, February 10.
Following training, the Bombers will have a snap and sign session, where fans can get a photo or signature with their favourite players and coaches.
Essendon Executive GM of Community, Indigenous Affairs & The Long Walk Leanne Brooke said this was a fantastic opportunity for Essendon to get back into the community following a two-year interrupted by Covid.
“Football means so much to the people in regional and rural communities. It brings people together with great connection and is often the heartbeat of regional towns,” Brooke said.
“Unfortunately, over the past two years it has been challenging to connect with local communities across Australia, but we recognize that community football is the lifeblood of our game. We are delighted to be returning to local communities to enhance people’s connection to our great game and the Bombers.
“We are very much looking forward to seeing all the Bendigo and Castlemaine locals through our school visits and community clinics and encourage all Bomber fans to come out and see their heroes.”
