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Essendon ready for demanding battle
Essendon will be aiming to make it nine wins from their first ten games with a win against Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday night. The Bombers return to the MCG following a 66 point win over Greater Western Sydney last weekend while the Demons are coming off an improved effort against Carlton as they search for their first win of the season.
Essendon will be aiming to make it nine wins from their first ten games with a win against Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday night.
The Bombers return to the MCG following a 66 point win over Greater Western Sydney last weekend while the Demons are coming off an improved effort against Carlton as they search for their first win of the season.
Last time these two teams clashed was in round 11, 2011 with Melbourne winners 15.11.101 to 10.8.68.
Please see below for all your match-day information.
Essendon v Melbourne
Saturday 2 June MCG
7.40pm
Gates Open MCG gates will be open from 5.30pm onwards.
Ticketing Information Tickets can be purchased from the ground before the game or via Ticketek by clicking here.
Membership For membership enquiries, visit our team outside gate 3 between 5.30pm- 7.40pm.
Merchandise
For a selection of club exclusive products direct from the Essendon Football Club – head to the merchandise outlet just outside Gate 4 at the MCG or click here to shop online.
Bluejuice Live at the Footy
Get to the footy early this Saturday night to see Bluejuice perform before the game and again at half time. On selected Saturday nights in Melbourne across the season at either the MCG or Etihad Stadium, Live at the Footy will feature an established or emerging Australian artist, performing pre-game and half time.
TV Broadcast Guide Melbourne – Seven 7.30pm (live), FOX Sports 1 7.30pm (live)
Adelaide – FOX Sports 1 7.00pm (live), 7mate 12.00am (delayed)
Perth – Seven 6.30pm (delayed), FOX Sports 1 5.30pm (live)
Sydney – 7mate 7.30pm (live), FOX Sports 1 7.30pm (live)
Brisbane – 7mate 7.30pm (live), 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 Perth – 6PR
Hobart – Heart FM
Regional – 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 #afldonsdemons hash tag to participate in the conversation. Facebook 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.
The clash between Essendon and Melbourne this Saturday night at the MCG will promote the SIDS and Kids Victoria appeal garnering support for funding and education. 2012 marks a quarter of a century since the Red Nose Day appeal begun and it is fast becoming one of Australia’s most recognized charity events raising an estimated total of 15 million dollars.