Bombers stars Michael Hurley, Jason Winderlich, Heath Hocking and captain Jobe Watson headline the inclusions in an experienced Essendon line up.
See below for all your match-day information.
Essendon v Sydney
Etihad Stadium, 6.10pm
Gates Open
Gates to Etihad Stadium will open from 4.30pm onwards.
FREE ENTRY FOR MEMBERS
All 3, 11 and 17 game Essendon members are entitled to FREE access to tonight’s game. Simply scan your 2012 membership card and you will be granted FREE entry to Etihad Stadium.
Ticketing Information
Tickets can be purchased from the ground before the match or via Ticketmaster by clicking here.
Membership
For membership sales and Flight Plan donations, visit our team on the Bourke Street Footbridge between 4.30pm – 6.00pm. For membership card collection (for members who have signed after Wednesday 7 March) and member polo & scarf sales visit the team at Gate 5 from 4.30pm.
Merchandise
Beyond Sport will be open at 4.30pm – located on Level 1 , Aisle 1 as well as the Merchandise outlet at the Southern Cross bridge.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne Fox Footy 6.00pm (live)
Adelaide Fox Footy,, 5.30pm (live)
Perth Fox Footy, 3.00pm (live)
Sydney/NSW Fox Footy, 6.00pm (live)
Brisbane/QLD Fox Footy, 5.00pm (live)
For other locations across the country and around the world click here.
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 Broadcast Guide
Melbourne 3AW, SEN1116
Live Online Coverage
Website
To follow the game live and chat with other Essendon fans click here.
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats, scores and chat click here.
Use the #NABCup hash tag to participate in the conversation
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook click here.
Click here to view the full team list for tonight’s game against Sydney at Etihad Stadium.