Essendon will hold an open training session this Friday at Etihad Stadium.

The game against the Kangaroos this weekend marks the Bombers first match at the ground this season.

The players will refamiliarise themselves with the venue on Friday and fans can be there too.

Key timings regarding Friday's session are listed below.

  • 10:30am – fans able to enter Etihad Stadium via gate 2
  • 11:00am – Training to commence
  • 12pm (approximately) – Training to conclude
  • 12-12:15pm - Autograph opportunities

Fans will be able to watch the training session from Aisles 1 – 5 &  Aisles 46 – 48 at the Lloyd end (Bourke Street).

Please ensure that you have left Etihad Stadium by 12:30pm to all for stadium preparations for this weekend's round.

Purchase a 2016 Adult Home Guernsey from Beyond Sport at Open Training for your chance to win one of five double passes to the Medallion Club for Saturday’s Game!*

 *Winners announced at conclusion of training