Essendon Football Club has launched an exciting social media initiative urging fans to send their messages of support to midfielder @DavidZaharakis ahead of the club’s 140 year anniversary match against Carlton on Friday night.

@DavidZaharakis has asked fans to tweet him an inspiring message to pass onto the team using #INSPIRE11.

@DavidZaharakis will give fans an insight into his preparations for Friday night’s blockbuster throughout the week on Twitter.
Zaharakis said

"It's great interacting with the fans on Twitter and providing them with some insight into my week and how the team is preparing for the game against Carlton," Zaharakis said

"Friday night is a special occasion for the club celebrating its 140th birthday and I'm really looking forward to giving the fans a chance to play a role in the build up with the players" he said

The most inspiring tweet using #INSPIRE11, as chosen by @DavidZaharakis, will be printed on a sign and put above the change room door at the MCG for the team to see as they run out onto the ground.

The best tweet will also receive Zaharakis’s signed match worn guernsey from Friday night’s match.