In the grandest of rivalries, Essendon will do battle against old-foe Carlton in a Friday night blockbuster at the MCG.
The Bombers are coming off a loss and will be aiming to stop and slow Carlton’s run, calling on father/son recruit Joe Daniher to make his long-awaited debut.
The last time the two sides met – in Round 21, 2012 – Carlton handed Essendon a thrashing 24.12 (156) to 8.12 (60)
Essendon v Carlton
Friday 7 June
MCG at 7.50pm
Friday, 7 June 2013 is a historic day for the Essendon Football Club. One hundred and forty years ago to the day, we played our first official game. We beat Carlton by one goal and began our journey to becoming one of the most storied and successful club’s in Australian sporting history.
Gates Open
Public gates will be open from 5.00pm
Ticketing
The AFL wishes to advise that tickets are selling strongly for Friday night’s Round 11 match between Essendon and Carlton at the MCG. Limited tickets remain available in the Public Reserve and supporters wishing to attend this match, including Essendon members with general entry entitlements are advised to purchase/upgrade to a ticket in advance for access to the venue. Limited tickets are available through Ticketek – phone 132 849 – at any Ticketek agency or online by clicking here.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Channel Seven 7.30pm (live), Fox Footy 7.30pm (live)
Adelaide – Channel Seven 7.00pm (live), Fox Footy 7.00pm (live)
Perth – 7mate 5.30pm (live), Fox Footy 5.30pm (live)
Sydney – 7mate 7.30pm (live) Fox Footy 7.30pm (live)
Brisbane – 7mate 7.30pm (live), Fox Footy 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 –3AW, Triple M, ABC774, Grandstand Digital, SEN
Adelaide – Triple M, ABC891, Grandstand Digital, FIVEaa
Perth – 6PR, ABC720, Grandstand Digital
Sydney – ABC630
Brisbane – ABC936, NIRS
Canberra – ABC103.9
Hobart – ABC936, HeartFM
Darwin – ANC105.7, NIRS
Regional – NIRS, Crocmedia, KRock
Pre Match Entertainment
Human Statues
Human statues will be outside the ground located between Gates 2-5 from 5.30pm until 7.50pm in replica jumpers from the 1890’s, 1920’s, 1980s and the club’s 140th year commemorative guernsey.
Guard of Honour
16 past Essendon players will be forming a guard of honour holding the club’s 16 premiership cups as the players run out onto the ground. Players taking part in the guard of honour include Ken Fraser, Ken Fletcher, Matthew Lloyd, Harold Lambert, Hugh Mitchell, Chris Heffernan and Jack Jones.
Card Stunt
The bottom row of the Southern Stand will be filled red and black with thousands of fans taking part in a special card stunt to mark the club’s 140 year celebrations. The cards will appear as the players go through the banner and run to the other side of the ground to warm up. Make sure you get to the ground early to witness this special presentation.
Round 11 Merchandise
Show your EFC membership card and receive 10% off at the Bomber Shop van outside the MCG between Gates 4-5, open from 5pm until after the game. Released to help commemorate the 140th year game – a limited edition club exclusive 140th guernsey, worn on field this round. Items also available include140th branded key ring, pin, scarf, tie, hoody and t-shirt. Visit bombershop.com.au to view our full range, as well as bid for official player signed match-worn 140th commemorative guernseys, live now via Bomber Shop Auctions.
Membership
It’s not too late to be counted and join as an Essendon member in 2013.Adult memberships start at only $50, and all memberships come with exclusive members-only weekly content, delivered directly to your email inbox. Make sure you do Whatever It Takes to support your club by getting your membership today. Visit membership.essendonfc.com.au or call 1300 46 26 62 for details.
Live Online Coverage
Twitter
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats and scores, visit: www.twitter.com/EssendonLive
Use the #godons or #donsaway hash tag to participate in the conversation.
Facebook
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook visit www.facebook.com/Essendon.
