Essendon Football Club is calling on fans to continue to show their support for the playing group.

Fans took to social media on Sunday to show their support for the team with a number of messages of support posted using #ProudlyEssendon.

@EssendonFC Simply & always #ProudlyEssendon

— Andrew Donnelly (@Donners66) March 2, 2014

#ProudlyEssendon what an amazing group of young men we have at @EssendonFC hold your heads high, be proud and play with all your heart.

— Christina (@BLEC1) March 2, 2014

We are all united and want your help in showing the playing group that we are all proudly Essendon.

Post your message to the players in the comments section below to show your support for the team.

The club will ensure the messages are passed onto the players.