Thousands of fans flocked to Melbourne Showgrounds for a fun-filled time at Essendon Football Club’s Family Day on Saturday.

Here are our favourite snaps from the day (full gallery on Facebook):

The Bomber faithful eagerly anticipates the arrival of the players.

All eyes on the guernsey reveal.

Skipper Dyson Heppell addresses the Bomber faithful.

Some lucky junior members await the chance to present the new Bombers with their guernseys.

Star recruit Dylan Shiel meets his newest fans.

Kyle Langford with a young fan.

All smiles from the boys during their signing session.

David Myers and Andrew McGrath share a lighter moment.

Andrew McGrath and Santa bring the festive cheer.

Kyle Langford with a couple of young supporters.

Skeeta gets in the thick of the action.