Essendon Football Club is set to visit the rural city of Benalla this week as part of the club’s Australia Post AFL Community Camp.

The team will arrive to a Civic Reception at Benalla Art Gallery on Tuesday before visiting members of the local community.

Led by captain Jobe Watson the team will visit local primary schools, health care facilities and the local Australia Post office.

In the afternoon the team will drop in at a local training session before heading to the official function at Lakeside Community Centre from 7pm.

Those wishing to attend the function can contact Dean Easton on 0499 771 437 for tickets.

Fans are encouraged to attend an open training session on Wednesday morning from 10am at Benalla Showgrounds.

The Bomber Shop will have official club merchandise available on the day for purchase from 10am.

Following training the players will stick around for a Super Clinic for the local school children followed by a signing session.

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