Senior players excited by young guns Nine of Essendon's most senior players watched last week's clash with the Lions from the comfort of Andrew Welsh's lounge room in Melbourne. And they liked what they saw. Click here for the full story 22 February 2008 official email from the essendon football club BOMBERSHOP MEMBERSHIPS MORE NEWS FROM ESSENDONFC.COM.AU Ryder's Blog: The crystal ball The home and away season is only weeks away and I believe there are exciting times ahead for the Bombers but predictions are all we can make until the real stuff gets underway. Click here for Patrick Ryder's Blog Angus Monfries talks about the Round 1 NAB Cup win Click here for Bomber.tv MATCHDAY, EVENTS & SPECIAL OFFERS Join the Cheer Squad The Essendon cheersquad is a fantastic way for members to get involved with and help out their club. The cheersquad help out with making the banner, providing support at various club functions and events and, most importantly, cheering the team on and making some noise at the game! Click here for more information NEXT MATCH NAB Cup Rd.2 Ess v WB Fri 22nd Feb 7:40pm The Dome 2007 LADDER 1.Geelong 2.Port Adelaide 3.West Coast 4.Kangaroos 5.Hawthorn 6.Collingwood Meet the team this Sunday! On Sunday 24 February, the Essendon Football Club will stage its annual Community Day at Queens Park, Moonee Ponds. Community Day provides a fantastic opportunity for fans to get up close and personal with their favourite Essendon heroes before they commence the 2008 season proper. Click here for more information 7.Sydney 8.Adelaide 9.St Kilda 10.Brisbane 11.Fremantle 12.Essendon 13.W' Bulldogs 14.Melbourne 15.Carlton 16.Richmond