The Bombers will finally battle for four points when they face Sydney at ANZ Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a Round 1 blockbuster.

Under returning senior coach James Hird, Adam Cooney will finally make his Essendon debut after 219 games for his former club, Western Bulldogs and is set to add extra pace and skill through the club's midfield.

Sydney v Essendon:

Saturday 4 April

ANZ Stadium at 4.35pm.

Membership:

Be there for all of Essendon’s blockbuster games this year. There are plenty of fantastic membership packages on offer so secure your 2015 membership now to ensure you don’t miss any of the action!

Visit membership.essendonfc.com.au or contact Essendon’s Member Services Team on 1300 46 26 62. Don The Sash and sign up as a member today!

TV Broadcast Guide:

Melbourne: Fox Footy at 4.30pm (live)

Adelaide: Fox Footy at 4.00pm (live)

Perth: Fox Footy at 1.00pm (live)

Sydney: 7mate at 4.30pm (live), Fox Footy at 4.30pm (live)

Brisbane: Fox Footy at 3.30pm (live)

Radio Broadcast Guide:

Melbourne: 3AW, Triple M, SEN, ABC774, Grandstand Digital.

Adelaide: Triple M, 891ABC, Grandstand Digital, FIVEaa

Perth: Triple M, 720ABC, Grandstand Digital

Sydney: Triple M, 630ABC

Hobart: HeartFM, 936ABC

Darwin: 105.7ABC

Regional: Crocmedia

The Bomber Shop:

Purchase your official Essendon Merchandise from the Bomber Shop online at BomberShop.com.au. The have club exclusive 84/85 Back to Back Anniversary Premiership lapel pins and a retro cap and t-shirt pack to help mark the occasion. Shop online at bombershop.com.au

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