A bumper crowd is expected at the ‘G with the Bombers hoping to continue their strong start to the season which sees them sitting inside the top four.
Essendon defeated Richmond by 39 points in the last clash between these two sides in round 16, 2011.
Please see below for all your match-day information.
Essendon v Richmond
Saturday 19 May
MCG
MCG
7.50pm
Gates Open
MCG gates will be open from 4.00pm onwards, with a curtain raiser commencing at 4.12pm.
MCG gates will be open from 4.00pm onwards, with a curtain raiser commencing at 4.12pm.
Ticketing Information
Essendon Football Club wishes to advise that tonight's match between Essendon and Richmond is officially a sell out. All public tickets including standing room and restricted view have now been sold.
Membership
For membership enquiries, visit our team located outside gate 3 from 4.30pm.
The Long Walk
The Long Walk community celebration kicks off at 2pm down at Birrarung Marr with young aboriginal bands, kids activities, workshops, information, food and market stalls. Skeeta will be there along with the Bomber Challenge and the Bomber shop van. The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the ‘G will leabe Birrarung Marr around 6pm and arrive at the ‘G around 6.20pm.
Pre-match entertainment
Pre-game entertainment will begin at 7.10pm with performances from Shane Howard and band, William Barton, Bart Willoughby, Amy Saunders, Dan Sultan and Tjlmba Possum Burns.
Merchandise
For all of your official merchandise needs direct from the club this Saturday May 19 head to the Essendon merchandise van at Birrarung Marr during the Long Walk 2-6pm. Or visit the outlet just outside Gate 4 at the MCG. To check out our full range and online auction items click here.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Seven 7.30pm (live), FOX Sports 1 7.30pm (live)
Melbourne – Seven 7.30pm (live), FOX Sports 1 7.30pm (live)
Adelaide – Seven 7.00pm (live), FOX Sports 1 7.00pm (live)
Perth – Seven 6.30pm (delayed), FOX Sports 1 5.30pm (live)
Sydney – 7mate 7.30pm (live), FOX Sports 1 7.30pm (live)
Brisbane – FOX Sports 1 7.30pm (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 – MMM, 3AW
Adelaide – MMM, FIVEaa
Radio Guide
Melbourne – MMM, 3AW
Adelaide – MMM, FIVEaa
Perth – NIRS, 6PR
Sydney – NIRS
Brisbane – NIRS
Hobart – Heart FM
Darwin – NIRS
Regional – K-Rock, NIRS, Crocmedia
Live Online Coverage
Website
To follow the game live and chat with other Essendon fans click here.
Twitter
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats, scores and chat click here.
Use the #afldonstigers hash tag to participate in the conversation.
Facebook
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook click here.
Website
To follow the game live and chat with other Essendon fans click here.
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats, scores and chat click here.
Use the #afldonstigers hash tag to participate in the conversation.
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook click here.
Stand as One - One Team. One Dream. Click here or call 1300 GO BOMBERS to become a member and be part of the Bombers team today.
