The AFL has today released the 2016 NAB Challenge fixture.
Essendon will take on rivals Carlton in the first round, before heading off to Shepparton to play Geelong and then finishing off the three game series with a trip to Domain Stadium against West Coast.
Match 1
Sunday, 28 February
Carlton vs. Essendon
Ikon Park
2:05pm EDT
Match 2
Saturday, 5 March
Essendon vs. Geelong Cats
Deakin Reserve, Shepparton
2:05pm EDT
Match 3
Sunday, 13 March
West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon
Domain Stadium
4:10pm WST
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