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Key trio set for Grand Slam

Sunday, 15 January 2012
Staff writers for essendonfc.com.au
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Tennis fever has hit the Bombers with trio Angus Monfries, Cale Hooker and Jake Melksham set to attend the Australian Open next weekend.

The players will take part in a number of signing sessions and KIA activities on Saturday 21^st of January, before attending the night session of play at Rod Laver Arena.

During the day, the trio will be participating in the KIA longest rally competition at Federation Square from 3pm, before heading to Grand Slam Oval at Melbourne Park to participate in the KIA driving simulator.

Co-major sponsor of the Essendon Football Club, KIA plays a key role in the Australian Open each year, with close to 100 courtesy cars assisting with moving players, officials and guests around Melbourne.

Tennis Australia CEO Steve Wood praised the support of KIA to the running of one of Melbourne’s biggest events for the year.

“The Australian Open is the biggest sporting event in the world in January, and I’m pleased to again accept the fleet of KIA vehicles which will effectively keep the tournament moving over the next few weeks,” Wood said.

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PLAYER PROFILE: Cale Hooker
PLAYER PROFILE: Jake Melksham
PLAYER PROFILE: Angus Monfries

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playing tennis now i see come on guys footy is way better

- MARK JONES (posted 15/01/2012 11:54:08 AM)

Good to see the players getting out there so people can see the Essendon football club mixing with the fans. Hopefully these boys help us get a few more members.

- Justin Millard (posted 15/01/2012 2:50:36 PM)

yeah you right Justin Millard we need more members come on fans sine up we only got 31.380 member .s we need to Have more come om guys Hird want.s 60

- MARK JONES (posted 15/01/2012 10:44:14 PM)

good to see Dons promoted in other sporting fields. Kia is proving to be a valuable sponsor. I agree with you Justin, .... higher profile, more publicity = more members.

- Gail Taylor (posted 16/01/2012 9:58:46 AM)

Gail & Justin, spot on. Seeing Brent Stanton and Stewart Crameri presenting an Essendon jumper to a women's player (didn't notice who) proved the exposure with KIA works.

- Wesley Hull (posted 16/01/2012 10:51:34 AM)