On the biggest stage, Essendon will face Collingwood this afternoon in the annual ANZAC Day blockbuster at the MCG.
The ANZAC Day blockbuster will be the 20th annual clash between the two great rivals since the tradition began with the memorable 1995 drawn match at the MCG, played in front of a crowd of 94,825. The ANZAC Day rivalry now stands at 10 victories to Collingwood, 8 victories to Essendon and a draw.
Essendon v Collingwood
Friday 25 April
MCG at 2.40pm
Gates
MCC Members Reserve: 10.30am
Public gates will be open from 12.00pm
AFL Members Reserve: 12.00pm
Public Tickets
The public allocation of tickets for the ANZAC Day match between Collingwood and Essendon is now exhausted. There will be no further release of tickets in the Public Reserve.
Membership
This match is classified as 'A-Reserved', so everyone attending must have a reserved seat. As this is an Essendon away game members will either need to have a home & away reserved seat membership or a reserved seat ticket purchased through Ticketek to attend. Tickets for this match have sold out and will not be available to purchase at the gate. Gates open at 12pm (noon).
The membership team will be located in a marquee outside Gate 3 for any enquiries, sales or collections from 12:00pm. Anyone that’s still interested in attending the match can buy a Flexi Home & Away membership from the marquee on ANZAC Day, and receive a reserved seat ticket to the match.
Miletsones
Defender Michael Hibberd wlll play his 50th AFL game. Click here to hear from Hibberd ahead of his milestone game.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Channel 7 2.30pm (live), Fox Footy 2.30pm (live)
Adelaide – Channel 7 2.00pm (live), Fox Footy 2.00pm (live)
Perth – Channel 7 12.30pm (live), Fox Footy 12.30pm (live)
Sydney – Channel 7 2.30pm (live), Fox Footy 2.30pm (live)
Brisbane – Channel 7 2.30pm (live), Fox Footy 2.30pm (live)
VIC/SA/WA regional markets have broadly the same telecast times as the state capital city, except where specified. TAS & NT have broadly the same telecast times as VIC.
Radio Guide
Melbourne – Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand
Adelaide – Triple M, ABC, FIVEaa, ABC Grandstand
Perth – Triple M, ABC, 6PR, ABC Grandstand
Sydney – ABC
Brisbane – ABC, NIRS
Canberra – ABC, NIRS
Hobart – ABC, AFL Live
Darwin – ABC, NIRS
Regional – ABC, NIRS, AFL Live
The Bomber Shop
Official club merchandise will be available at the Bomber Shop van on the lower concourse of the MCG between Gates 4 & 5. Come check out the wide variety of club exclusive products including our adidas 2014 range, official member merchandise and much more. You can also shop online by clicking here.
MCG Car Park Opening
Gate 3: 6.00am
Gate 5: 9.00am
Gate 6: 11.00am
Gate 7: 7.00am (media, corporate and disabled pass holders only)
Live Online Coverage
Twitter
@EssendonFC
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Facebook
www.facebook.com.au/Essendon
Instagram
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