It appears Matthew Lloyd may have to get a little extra practice in before Essendon’s NAB Cup opener – singing practice that is!

The captain looks a near certainty to be one of five Essendon players who will sing the National Anthem to the Bomber faithful at the Australia Day (January 26th) open training session at Windy Hill which is being sponsored by Don.

Essendon supporters have been asked to nominate which players they would like to hear sing and the current vote tally is extremely tight.

According to an early tally of the votes, Matthew Lloyd will be joined by Mark McVeigh, Angus Monfries, Rhys Magin and Andrew Welsh to sing infront of what is expected to be a big crowd.

Click here to enter your votes today.

Schedule of events:

9am - Gates open. Bomber Shop, Membership Client Services and Hall of Fame will be open.
 
2009 members can collect their free member cap from Client Services (located in Bomber Shop) upon presentation of their redemption card.
 
10:15am - 10:30am – Player autograph signing / photos on Windy Hill (this will be the only chance to get signatures and photos with players).
 
10:30am - National anthem (by the five Essendon players).
 
10:45 - 11:30am - Open training session (players will go indoors immediately after training to do recovery).
 
11:30 -11:45am - Q and A with an assistant coach on the oval.
 
12:00 (approx) - Day concludes.
 
Fans will also be able to enjoy a FREE sausage sizzle, take part in Australia Day activities and have a kick on the oval.