Expressions of interest for Essendon Football Club’s Host Family program are now open.

Each year, Essendon recruits new players via the November National and Rookie drafts. The majority are young men aged between 18 and 20 and can relocate to Melbourne from all over Australia.

Our needs vary from year to year, as we may draft players from the Melbourne area or draftees may stay with family or friends.

Nonetheless, we recognise the need to provide high quality accommodation to our young men in their first year of playing at the elite level and for their long-term development as responsible adults.

Families come in all different forms and what is appropriate for one player may be different for another. In the past, successful host family arrangements have included families with children (older and younger), single people, single parents or older couples.

The most important factors when assessing your suitability are:
- Player having their own bedroom
- Comfortable facilities in your home
- Home is located within close distance to the Essendon Football Club
- Willingness to embrace the player as part of the family
- Recognise that the player has strict training, dietary, and competition demands

CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM