Essendon has made five changes ahead of what looms as a blockbuster clash against the reigning Premiers this Saturday night.
Tom Bellchambers comes into the side to play his first AFL game of the year along with Ricky Dyson, Henry Slattery and Brent Stanton. Dustin Fletcher also returns this week having served a one-week suspension for tripping.
Hamstring injuries have forced Angus Monfries and David Hille out of the side while Ben Howlett, Brent Prismall and Jarrod Atkinson have been omitted.
Plus, don't miss out on the chance to help to turn Etihad Stadium into a red and black cauldron this Saturday night against Geelong.
To give the Bombers a home-ground advantage, Essendon is encouraging members seated in Level 1 bays 35-39 to don their free red t-shirt which will be distributed at the match.
The chosen bays are positioned in line with the centre circle and TV cameras and will help drive the Essendon theming for the fans – both at the ground and at home.
Essendon apparel partner adidas are also supporting the cauldron-like atmosphere at the Bombers’ home games by creating a 20m x 10m giant Essendon guernsey which will be placed in the centre of the ground.
Play your part in creating an Essendon cauldron by getting all your Essendon friends along for the blockbuster and coming dressed in your red and black gear.
At three-quarter time there will be an adidas promotion which will be an opportunity for a Bomber fan to win the chance to attend an Essendon training session, meet their favourite player and receive that player's signed jumper simply by waving an Essendon scarf (Note: to be selected, you must also be wearing an adidas playing guernsey).
The full details on how to win will be broadcast on the big screen at the game at three-quarter time.
