Essendon has named a strong 29-man squad for Friday night's Round 1 NAB 'Bushfire Appeal' clash with the Western Bulldogs at 8:40pm at the Dome.
Bomber stars Matthew Lloyd, Mark McVeigh, David Hille, Dustin Fletcher and Paddy Ryder have been joined in the squad by young guns Scott Gumbleton, Jay Neagle, Bachar Houli and Courtenay Dempsey.
Adding to the interest in Essendon's team is emerging cult recruit Christian 'Spider' Bock, Irishman Michael Quinn and mature age selection Hayden Skipworth - all of whom performed well in last week's intra-club match.
The final team of 26 player (including the two substitutes) will be named tomorrow.
The full Essendon squad is: Jay Neagle, Ricky Dyson, Scott Gumbleton, Jobe Watson, Angus Monfries, Leroy Jetta, Mark McVeigh, David Zaharakis, Andrew Lovett, Sam Lonergan, Courtenay Dempsey, Jay Nash, Matthew Lloyd, David Hille, Henry Slattery, Hayden Skipworth, John Williams, Cale Hooker, Patrick Ryder, Dustin Fletcher, Adam McPhee, Tyson Slattery, Jarrod Atkinson, Heath Hocking, Michael Quinn, Nathan Lovett-Murray, Bachar Houli, Tom Bellchambers, Christian Bock.
The Western Bulldogs squad is: Jarrad Grant, Daniel Cross, Matthew Boyd, Brad Johnson, Shaun Higgens, Lindsay Gilbee, Nathan Eagleton, Daniel Giansiracusa, Callan Ward, Ben Hudson, Ryan Griffen, Brennan Stack, Josh Hill, Dylan Addison, Ryan Hargrave, Jamason Daniels, Will Minson, Easton Wood, James Mulligan, Tim Callan, Wayde Skipper, Brian Lake, Cameron Wight, Jarrod Harbrow, Henry White, Liam Picken, John Shaw, Paul O'Shea.
Fans travelling to and from the match can travel on public transport for free.
Anyone holding a valid match ticket can travel on metropolitan trains, trams and buses, and V/Line trains and coaches, with their NAB Cup ticket.
To enjoy free travel, please have your footy tickets with you; print your tickets when booking your online as people who are collecting their tickets from the ground will need a valid public transport ticket.
Tickets are now on sale, Tickets are available from Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/, by calling 1300 136 122 or visiting any Ticketmaster outlet (including at Windy Hill) with all proceeds from the game going to raise funds for families and communities devastated by the Victorian bushfires.
Prices, including Ticketmaster fees and charges are below. Ticketmaster will donate all fees to the appeal:
Adult: $24
Concession: $19
Junior (Under 17): $5
Family: $48
The game will also be televised live nationally on Foxtel and Austar via Fox Sports 1, and into Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia on the Seven Network, starting at 8.30pm local.
