Jake Melksham and David Myers will headline Essendon’s VFL team in Saturday afternoon’s practice match against Williamstown at the True Value Solar Centre.

The pair will play their first match of the pre-season on Saturday afternoon in the VFL team’s first hit out of 2014.

Melksham is excited about taking to the field for the first time in 2014.

“It is always hard to watch the boys play in the NAB Challenge games and not play so I am itching to get out there,” Melksham said.

“I have been training with a lot of the younger guys this week with the senior guys playing and it has been good to get a feel for the way they play.”

“Some of the new guys will be playing their first games to so that will be good to see.”

Fans are urged to come and watch the team in action from 1pm on Saturday with a number of young Bombers set for their first match for the club.

Shaun Edwards, Orazio Fantasia, Johnny Rayner and Patrick Ambrose will all be playing their first match for the club as senior listed players.

Star VFL recruit’s Josh Mellington and Aaron Heppell will also be among the extended team to take part in Saturday afternoon’s hit out.

What: VFL Practice match v Williamstown

Where: True Value Solar Centre

Time: Match begins 1pm

Bomber Shop HQ

The club’s new Bomber Shop HQ at the True Value Solar Centre will be open from 1pm for fans to purchase the latest official merchandise direct from the club.

Bomber Café

The Bomber Café at the True Value Solar Centre will be open from 12pm for fans to purchase food and beverages.

Membership

Please note the membership department will not be open on Saturday. Fans are encouraged to head to www.membership.essendonfc.com.au for all membership enquires.

Parking

Fans are encouraged to allow time to find parking in the areas surrounding the facility as there are limited parking facilities on site.