Essendon Football Club's 2016 Family Day will be held on Saturday 27th February, gates opening at 9am.
Come and join in the fun and festivities of the day before the first NAB Challenge game the next day against Carlton.
What’s planned for the day?
- VFL Training
- Captain’s Run
- Player autograph opportunities
- Membership sales
- Merchandise sales
- Essendon FC sponsor activations
- Kids activities
- Food and beverage sales
Event details:
Saturday 27th February, 2016
From 9am (players available from 11:20am)
True Value Solar Centre, 275 Melrose Dr, Melbourne Airport
Player Locations:
The playing list will be available for autographs in the below areas straight after the Captain’s Run from 11:20am.
Autograph Tent One:
- Joe Daniher
- David Zaharkis
- Shaun Edwards
- Orazio Fantasia
- Alex Morgan
- Patrick Ambrose
- Kyle Langford
- Gach Nyuon
- James Gwilt
- Conor McKenna
- Jonathan Simpkin
- Matthew Stokes
- Sam Grimley
- Mark Jamar
Autograph Tent Two:
- Brendon Goddard
- Zach Merrett
- Courtenay Dempsey
- Martin Gleeson
- Aaron Francis
- Mason Redman
- Mitch Brown
- Yestin Eades
- Michael Hartley
- Will Hams
- Shaun McKernan
- Ryan Crowley
- James Polkinghorne
- Nathan Grima
Autograph Tent Three:
- Mark Baguley
- Darcy Parish
- Matthew Leuenberger
- Jackson Merrett
- Jason Ashby
- Craig Bird
- Jayden Laverde
- Jake Long
- Nick Kommer
- Anthony Mc Donald-Tipungwuti
- Tom Wallis
- James Kelly
- Matt Dea
- Adam Cooney
- Sam Michael
Membership Tent:
- John Worsfold
Merchandise:
The Bomber Shop HQ will have two convenient outlets open, making it easy to purchase your official EFC merchandise on the day directly from your club for your club. 2016 Members also receive 10% off full priced items (conditions apply).
Official 2016 home and heritage guernseys are perfect for signatures, and don’t forget to have your favourite players’ name and number applied with our heat press machines in the shop and van.
Membership:
Come and visit the membership team in the marquee to sign up as a 2016 member. We’ll also be on hand to answer any membership questions you have. Woosha will be appearing in the marquee to sign autographs so make sure you drop by!
Sponsor Activations:
Fujitsu:
Be sure to visit the Fujitsu General marquee for a free Sausage Sizzle! Fujitsu representatives will also be roaming around with thunder sticks throughout the day.
Antler:
Antler are having a competition to win an EFC Luggage pack, all you need to do is handball a footy into a suitcase.
Parking details:
Parking will not be available on site; however it is available in the surrounding area.
Disabled parking will be available opposite the True Value Solar Centre. Please ensure you have your disabled parking sign with you to access this parking.
Melbourne Airport has provided free parking for fans driving to the event. If approaching from the round-a-bout at Mickleham Road and Melrose Drive follow the below directions:
Head north-west on Melrose Dr towards the True Value Solar Centre
Turn left onto Watson Drive
Follow the road around to the right onto Link Road and go straight through the first intersection
At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto S Centre Road
At the following roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Operations Road and enter the car park
Shuttle buses will be available to transport fans to and from the event. The first bus will be leaving at 9:00am.
*There is also limited parking in the residential streets both opposite the True Value Solar Centre and prior to the Mantra Hotel, accessible from Melrose Drive. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with any parking restrictions that may apply in these streets and respect the residents when parking.
Public transport details:
To plan your trip and ensure you do not miss any of the action, please use the Public Transport Victoria journey planner by clicking here.
Bomber Café:
The Bomber Café will be serving food and drinks from two convenient outlets. From a marquee on the ground and inside the True Value Solar Centre.
See you on Saturday!
