Essendon will be hoping to continue its winning form when the side faces the Western Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon at Etihad Stadium.
Despite Jobe Watson being sidelined with a broken collarbone last week, the Bombers will be hoping they have enough depth to cover their courageous captain in the midfield.
The last time the two teams met, in Round 14, 2012, Essendon defeated the Bulldogs 21.14 (140) to 8.8 (56).
Essendon v Western Bulldogs
Sunday 14 July
Etihad Stadium at 3.20pm
Gates Open
Public gates will be open from 1.30pm
Ticketing
Tickets for this match are available through Ticketmaster. Click here to purchase your tickets today or call 136 100 for further information.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Channel Seven 3.00pm (live), Fox Sports 3 3.00pm (live)
Adelaide – Channel Seven 2.30pm (live), Fox Sports 3 2.30pm (live)
Perth – Fox Sports 3 1.00pm (live)
Sydney – 7mate 4.00pm (1hr delay), Fox Sports 3 3.00pm (live)
Brisbane – 7mate 3.00pm (live), Fox Sports 3 3.00pm (live)
VIC/SA/WA regional markets have broadly the same telecast times as the state capital city, except where specified. TAS & NT have broadly the same telecast times as VIC.
Radio Guide
Melbourne – Triple M, 3AW
Adelaide – Triple M, FIVEaa (via 3AW)
Perth – n/a
Sydney – n/a
Brisbane – NIRS
Canberra – n/a
Hobart – n/a
Darwin – NIRS
Regional – K-Rock, Crocmedia, NIRS
Multicultural Round
Essendon and the AFL will celebrate Multicultural Round this week. The round will honour and recognise the game’s cultural diversity as well as the many players from multicultural backgrounds, who make up 15 per cent of the AFL Playing List.
Milestone
If selected, Essendon veteran Dustin Fletcher is due to play his 375th game this week– drawing him level with Craig Bradley in fifth position for most games played in VFL/AFL history.
EJ Whitten Cup
This week, the Western Bulldogs and Essendon will face off for the EJ Whitten Cup – named in honour of Western Bulldogs champion Ted Whitten, with the winner of the match receiving the cup at the post match presentation on the field after the game.
The Bomber Shop
Shop direct with the club at Etihad and visit the Bomber Shop van on the Spencer St Footbridge, or Beyond Sport Aisle 1 Level 1. You’ll be able to check out club exclusive items, adidas onfield gear and a heap of match day accessories. Alternatively shop online at www.bombershop.com.au.
Membership
We’ve just broken through 55,000 members in 2013! If you’re not yet a member, it’s not too late to be counted and join. Adult memberships start at only $50 (juniors from $25), and all memberships come with exclusive members-only weekly emails from the coach, delivered directly to your inbox. Make sure you do Whatever It Takes to support your club by getting your membership today. Visit membership.essendonfc.com.au or call 1300 46 26 62 for details.
Live Online Coverage
Twitter
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats and scores, visit: www.twitter.com/EssendonLive
Use the #godons hash tag to participate in the conversation.
Facebook
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook visit www.facebook.com/Essendon.
