Essendon will take on St Kilda in the Bombers’ first home game of the 2019 season at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Fans are encouraged to get behind the Mighty Bombers by bringing their red and black scarf to help create a new and exciting pre-game ritual.
Keeping with a tradition that began in 1993 with Kevin Sheedy, fans are urged to be in their seats by 4:20pm to wave their scarf in a show of support for the team.
Supporters can also collect thunder sticks prior to the game, which will be distributed from all gates and at the bottom of the footbridge at gate three and five.
A message from our skipper.
— Essendon FC (@essendonfc) March 27, 2019
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Round two: Essendon v St Kilda
Saturday, March 30
4:35pm
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Key timings:
3:00pm – Gates open
4:24pm – Essendon enters arena
4:33pm – Coin toss
4:35pm – Game commences
Membership:
Member Services will be located at the Club Hub outside gate five at Marvel Stadium and will be open from 2:00pm for membership sales, collections and enquiries.
Merchandise:
Merchandise will be located at the Club Hub outside gate five at Marvel Stadium. Don’t forget to show your 2019 membership to receive 10% off selected items.
Tickets:
Essendon Members with General Admission access are encouraged to upgrade to a reserved seat via 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 this match - #AFLDonsSaints
Twitter:
@EssendonFC
#AFLDonsSaints
Facebook:
Instagram:
@essendonfc
Broadcast:
VIC - Fox Footy from 4:30pm
NSW - Fox Footy from 4:30pm
SA - Fox Footy from 4:00pm
ACT - Fox Footy from 4:30pm
QLD - Fox Footy from 3:30pm
NT - Fox Footy from 3:00pm
WA - Fox Footy from 1:30pm
Essendon activations at Marvel Stadium:
Fujitsu Fast Five – Answer five questions and win up to $500! Be in your seat before 4pm for a chance to play, and be sure to scrub up on your Essendon knowledge.
Amart Whoomp There It Is Cam - Show us your passion for the Bombers and you could be on the ground at quarter time, kicking for some amazing prizes!
Amart Kick for Keeps - Our most passionate fan captured on Whoomp There It Is Cam will be on the field and kicking for goal. A six-pointer will see them walk away with some amazing Amart furniture, but just for playing they will win a $100 Amart gift voucher.
Fujitsu Flame Runner - Think you can beat the Fujitsu Flame? Enter here (link to article) for your chance to take him on around the boundary at three quarter time for a cool (or hot) $500!
Thanks to our co-major partner Fujitsu, you could have the chance to race against the Fujitsu Flame Runner at #AFLDonsSaints for $500!
— Essendon FC (@essendonfc) March 27, 2019
Fujistu Handball Fun - Outside gate five by the Club Hub, drop by, have a handball and get your hands on some great giveaways!
ISC free guernsey customisation - Purchase any Essendon home or clash guernsey from the Bomber Shop team around the ground on Saturday and thanks to our Game Day Partner ISC, you can take it to the merchandise outlet inside gate five to receive a free* number on the back! *Must show receipt to redeem.
Pump up your team! - Purchase a Bombers Pump Water at Marvel Stadium this weekend, post it on your social with #PumpUpTheBombers for your chance to win a 2019 signed and framed Bombers guernsey!