After an inspiring seven-point win against West Coast last Thursday, Essendon will be looking to claim another scalp when the team do battle with Port Adelaide in Sunday’s twilight clash.
Coach James Hird warned his side not to face the Power lightly, who have been impressive this year under new coach Ken Hinkley.
The last time the two teams met, in Round 16, 2012, Essendon defeated Port 19.13 (127) to 11.11 (77) at AAMI Stadium.
Essendon v Port Adelaide
Sunday 7 July
Etihad Stadium at 4.40pm
Gates Open
Public gates will be open from 3.00pm
Ticketing
Tickets for this match are available through Ticketmaster. Reserved seat members who are unable to attend have returned their seat for resale so that you can be there to cheer on team! If you’re a member upgrading to a reserved seat, select ‘Essendon Member Area’ once you’ve entered your barcode to purchase a seat that a member has returned for resale. If you haven’t got a barcode to upgrade you can still reserve your seat amongst Essendon supporters by simply entering the password ‘Ryder’ in the ‘Enter offer/password’ box on the left hand side of the screen.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Fox Footy 4.30pm (live)
Adelaide – Fox Footy 4.00pm (live), Channel Seven 4.00pm (live)
Perth – Fox Footy 2.30pm (live)
Sydney – Fox Footy 4.30pm (live)
Brisbane – Fox Footy 4.30pm (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, SEN (second-half only), ABC774, Grandstand Digital (second-half only)
Adelaide – FIVEaa, Triple M, ABC891, Grandstand Digital
Perth – ABC720, Grandstand Digital (second-half only)
Sydney – n/a
Brisbane – ABC936, NIRS
Canberra – n/a
Hobart – ABC936
Darwin – ABC105.7, NIRS
Regional – NIRS, Crocmedia
#cheerthechamp
Make sure you get to Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon to show your support for captain Jobe Watson as he returns home against Port Adelaide. We are calling on all Bomber fans to make your voice heard and ‘cheer the champ’ each time our skipper goes near the ball. Paint the stadium red and black to show your support for the team as they return for their first game in Melbourne in nearly a month.
Diamond Dons Function
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The Bomber Shop
Shop direct with the club at Etihad Stadium and visit the Bomber Shop van on the Southern Cross Footbridge prior to the game or The Bomber Shop outlet inside Gate 7 as well as Beyond Sport located on Level 1 Aisle 1 open throughout the whole game. You’ll be able to check out club exclusive items and a heap of match day accessories. Also, to celebrate the club reaching 55,000 members earlier this week, The Bomber Shop is offering an exclusive $55 member pack deal - cap, polo and spray jacket (normally valued at $114.95). Alternatively shop online at www.bombershop.com.au.
Membership
For any Membership queries on gameday, see our friendly Member Services staff who will be stationed at one of the Ticketmaster windows at Gate 5 from 3pm. We’ve just broken through 55,000 members in 2013! If you’re not yet a member, it’s not too late to be counted and join. Adult memberships start at only $50 (juniors from $25), and all memberships come with exclusive members-only weekly emails from the coach, delivered directly to your 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 hash tag to participate in the conversation and use the hashtag #cheerthechamp on twitter to show your support for Jobe.
Facebook
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook visit www.facebook.com/Essendon.
