Essendon Football Club has passed the 40,000 member mark  a month away from the official start of the 2012 home-and-away season.

The current tally of 40,061 members puts the club ahead of where it sat at the same time last year leaving the Bombers in a good position to improve on the 50,000 member mark achieved in 2011.

The time is now to Stand As One and join the Bombers with a number of great reasons to get on board.

Firstly, by signing up to a game-day package by Monday 5 March you will get free entry into our NAB Cup game against Sydney on March 9.

All members who also sign up by March 31 will go into the draw to win the ANZAC Day experience of a lifetime, which could see you travelling to Gallipoli with three mates (more details to come).

To become a 2012 Essendon member call 1300 GO BOMBERS (1300 46 26 62) or click here to sign up on essendonfc.com.au.