Essendon is set to clash with old foeCarlton this Saturday at the MCG as they look to end a four game losing streakand remain in the finals hunt.
The Bombers were overrun in the final termby a fast finishing North Melbourne last weekend, while Carlton are coming offa confidence building 36 point victory over Brisbane.
Essendon walked away with bragging rightswhen these teams met in round four this season, running out 30 point winners.
Please see below for all your match-dayinformation.
Essendon v Carlton
Saturday 18 August
MCG
1.45pm (local time)
Gates Open
Gates will be open from 11.30am.
Ticketing Information
Reserved seat tickets can be purchasedthrough Ticketek. GA will be available at the ground on match day.
We recommend that members with GA accessat the ‘G use their barcode to upgrade to a discounted reserved seat toguarantee entry.
Merchandise
For your official merchandise direct from the clubat Etihad Stadium this week – Head to one of our three locations situated atthe Southern Cross Footbridge and external outlet outside gate 7 before the game,or Beyond Sport (level 1, aisle 1) open throughout the whole game.
Leisure Hoodies and Training Guernseys now reduced to $80 and member packs reduced to $29.95.
For our full range visit The Bomber Shop, WindyHill or click here to shop online.
Milestones
Congratulations to Dustin Fletcher whois due to play his 365th game which will take him to outright seventhposition on the all time AFL/VFL games record list.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Channel 7 3:00pm (delayed), FOXFooty 1.30pm (live)
Adelaide – Channel 7 2.30pm (delayed),FOX Footy 1.00pm (live)
Perth – 7mate 12:00am (replay), FOXFooty 11.30am (live)
Sydney – 7mate 12.00am (replay), FOXFooty 1.30pm (live)
Brisbane – 7mate 1.30pm (live), FOXFooty 1.30pm (live)
VIC/SA/WA regionalmarkets have broadly the same telecast times as the state capital city, exceptwhere specified. TAS & NT have broadly the same telecast times as VIC.
Radio Guide
Melbourne – MMM, ABC, 3AW.
Adelaide – MMM, ABC, FIVEAA
Perth – 6PR, ABC
Brisbane – ABC
Hobart – ABC, Heart FM
Darwin – ABC, NIRS
Regional – KROCK, Crocmedia
Live Online Coverage
Website
To follow the game live and chat withother Essendon fans click here.
To follow all the action live viaTwitter with full commentary, stats, scores and chat click here.Use the #afldonsblues hash tag to participate in the conversation.
To get regular updates throughout thegame on Facebook clickhere.
