Both sides are coming off respectable losses to Geelong and West Coast respectively from last weekend, with the Bombers recalling Brent Stanton and Paddy Ryder to the side for this round.
The last time the two sides met – in Round 6, 2012 – Essendon won comprehensively 19.15 (129) to 9.8 (62).
Essendon v Brisbane
Saturday 18 May
Etihad Stadium at 1.45pm
Gates Open
Public gates will open at 12pm
Road Closures
CityLink urges drivers to plan their journey and allow extra time when travelling to the Docklands this Saturday. Click here to find out more about CityLink closures for the weekend.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Channel Seven 3.00pm (90 min delay), Fox Footy 1.30pm (live)
Adelaide – Channel Seven 2.30pm (90 min delay), Fox Footy 1.00pm (live)
Perth – Channel Seven 1.30pm (2hour delay), Fox Footy 11.30am (live)
Sydney – Fox Footy 1.30pm (live)
Brisbane – 7mate 1.30pm (live), Fox Footy 1.30pm (live)
VIC/SA/WA regional markets have broadly the same telecast times as the state capital city, except where specified. TAS & NT have broadly the same telecast times as VIC.
Radio Guide
Melbourne – Triple M, 3AW
Adelaide – Triple M, ABC891, FIVEaa, Grandstand Digital
Perth – ABC720, 6PR, Grandstand Digital
Sydney – n/a
Brisbane – Triple M, ABC612
Canberra – n/a
Hobart – Heart FM
Darwin – ABC105.7
Regional – Crocmedia, KRock
Membership
Visit the Membership marquee outside Gate 5 from 11.45am where you can sign up as an Essendon member. Now is the time we’re asking all Essendon supporters, who aren’t yet members, to sign up and be counted. It’s not too late to join. Adult memberships start at only $50, and all memberships come with exclusive members-only ‘Word from Hird’ weekly emails, delivered directly to your inbox. Visit membership.essendonfc.com.au or call 1300 46 26 62 for details.
Merchandise Sales
Shop direct with the club at Etihad Stadium and visit the Bomber Shop van on the Southern Cross Footbridge prior to the game, merchandise outlet inside Gate 7 or Beyond Sport located on Level 1 Aisle 1 open throughout the whole game. You’ll be able to check out new adidas products, club exclusive items and a heap of match day accessories. Alternatively, shop online at www.bombershop.com.au.
Flight Plan Guernsey Auction – Now Live
Bid for all 22 player signed match-worn adidas Flight Plan guernsey’s, featuring the names of a select group of donors on the guernsey in recognition of their significant financial contribution towards the High Performance Centre project. Each guernsey is presented in a display box and accompanied with a letter of authenticity from the AFLPA, with all proceeds donated to the Flight Plan Fund. Click here to start bidding via Bomber Shop Auctions
Live Online Coverage
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats and scores, visit: www.twitter.com/EssendonLive
Use the #godons hash tag to participate in the conversation.
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook visit www.facebook.com/Essendon.
