All players from the back-to-back grand final sides attended the luncheon, excluding Bill Duckworth, Roger Merrett and Mark Thompson who had other commitments. The likes of Leon Baker, Terry Daniher, Stephen Carey, Glen Hawker, Simon Madden and Paul Van Der Haar shared stories about their playing days and reminisced with their old teammates. Guests also heard from the back to back coach, Kevin Sheedy.
Master of Ceremonies and premiership player Tim Watson interviewed each player in his inimitable manner. All players were also inducted into the Past Premiership Players Club and were presented with a medallion and certificate from club legends Jack Jones and Barry Davis.
Greg Brown, the chairman of the Dick Reynolds Club made a special The chairman of the Dick Reynolds Club, Greg Brown, presented former Chairman of the Essendon Football Club - Graeme McMahon, with an honory life membership to the Dick Reynolds Club.
Premiership players in attendance were:
Leon Baker
Peter Bradbury
Stephen Carey
Terry Clarke - (Neil Clarke’s Brother)
Terry Daniher (captain)
Frank Dunell
Tony Elshaugh
Alan Ezard
Gary Foulds
Mark Harvey
Glen Hawker
Shane Heard
Simon Madden
Merv Neagle
Paul Salmon
Paul Van Der Haar
Kevin Walsh
Tim Watson (vice captain)
Paul Weston
Darren Williams
Bryan Wood
Apologies from:
Bill Duckworth
Roger Merrett
Mark Thompson
