It will be a must-win game for Essendon on Saturday night when the side faces the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium.
The Bulldogs are coming off the back of a recent loss to Adelaide, while the Bombers will be looking to rectify three straight losses during the club’s first contest against former Essendon player Stewart Crameri.
Essendon v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 3 May
Etihad Stadium at 7.40pm
Gates
Public gates will be open from 5.30pm
Membership
This match is classified as 'A-Reserved', so everyone attending must have a reserved seat. Members with home access will need to upgrade to a reserved seat through Ticketmaster by clicking here. General public tickets are also available through Ticketmaster from just $25.00. Enter the password 'fletcher31' to sit amongst Essendon supporters.
The membership team will be located outside Gate 5 for any sales, enquiries or collections from 5:30pm until quarter time. Make sure you Don the Sash and join as a member in 2014. Membership from $50 for adults and $25 for juniors. To compare popular membership packages, click here.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Channel 7 at 7.30pm (live), Fox Footy at 7.30pm (live)
Adelaide – Fox Footy at 7.00pm (live)
Perth – 7mate at 5.30pm (live), Fox Footy at 5.30pm (live)
Sydney – Fox Footy at 7.30pm (live)
Brisbane – Fox Footy at 7.30pm (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, ABC774, Grandstand Digital
Adelaide – Triple M, ABC891, Grandstand Digital, FIVEaa
Perth – Triple M Digital, ABC720, Grandstand Digital, 6PR
Sydney – n/a
Brisbane – n/a
Canberra – n/a
Hobart – Heart FM, ABC936
Darwin – ABC105.7
Regional – Crocmedia
The Bomber Shop
Official club merchandise is available in three convenient locations this Saturday night at Etihad Stadium including at the Bomber Shop van on the Southern Cross footbridge, The Bomber Shop outlet inside Gate 7 and at Beyond Sport inside Etihad Stadium, Level 1, Aisle 1.
Check out the wide variety of products including our adidas range, new 2014 winter wear, official member merchandise and much more. You can also shop online by clicking here.
EJ Whitten Cup
On Saturday night, both clubs will play for the EJ Whitten Cup, named after Western Bulldogs great Ted Whitten who played 321 games for the Bulldogs between 1951 and 1970. The Cup has been played for at alternate home games between Essendon and Western Bulldogs since 1995 with Essendon home games in odd years and Bulldogs in even years. Essendon currently holds the Cup after winning it in the only meeting between the two teams in 2013. Ted Whitten Jnr will present the EJ Whitten Cup to the winning captain on the ground at the conclusion of the game.
James Hird Academy Game
James Hird Academy junior members will form a Guard of Honour for the senior team as they run out onto the arena on Saturday night. This year, in line with the club’s 'Don the Sash' membership campaign, The James Hird Academy will promote the 'Generations of the Sash' with academy members either wearing their father’s guernsey or an Essendon guernsey with their father’s number on the back. Click here for more details about The James Hird Academy.
Live Online Coverage
Twitter
@EssendonFC
#AFLDonsBulldogs or #DonTheSash
Facebook
www.facebook.com.au/Essendon
Instagram
@Essendon_FC
