Essendon will take on Richmond on Friday March 7 in the club’s final practice match ahead of the home and away season.
 

The AFL today released a schedule of matches to be played after the NAB Challenge games.

All club’s have been scheduled to play one practice match between March 2-8 following the conclusion of the NAB Challenge.

The venue for the March 7 fixture is still to be confirmed between Punt Road Oval and Craigieburn’s Highgate Reserve.

Pre-Season schedule