A bumper crowd has enjoyed all the festivities of the fifth annual Young Members Function presented by Marley.

With over 240 people attending the event for Essendon's round 16 clash with Port Adelaide, there was no shortage of highlights in an action-packed night, with activations thanks to Marley, MJ Bale, Tradie, Good Tides and Squealing Pig.

Essendon young members at round 16's clash.

Young Dons fans got to rub shoulders with with former EFC star David Zaharkis, and influencers Steph Claire-Smith, Sara Roza, Sophie Cachia and Matthew Zukowski.

While it was on-field heartbreak for the Bombers with an after the siren kick, the night pushed on to Richmond venue Fargo, thanks to Australian Venue Co, with around 150 people dancing the night away.

All attendees enjoyed scoring a digital showbag and were able to claim plenty of goodies thanks to event partners Marley, MJ Bale, Tradie, Good Tides, Squealing Pig, BikeChain, Bondi Sands and Under Armour.