Now in its second year, the Essendon Football Club Boundary Line Business Networking Lunch was held in the sunshine at Etihad Stadium.

Irish comedian Jimeoin warmed up the nearly 200 strong crowd as they dined around the boundary line of the hallowed turf.

Coles Managing Director Ian McLeod inspired as the keynote speaker and acclaimed chef/owner of Vue De Monde Shannon Bennett designed the menu.

Bennett, an Essendon supporter, will design the menu at four special Essendon Football Club culinary Chairman's functions this year at the MCG