New Essendon coach, Matthew Knights, will deliver his first public speech to the Bomber faithful when he addresses around 1,500 players, staff and fans at Wednesday night's Crichton Medal count.
Knights, who was announced as coach for the next three years last Wednesday, will talk about his plans for the 2008 season and what the future holds for Essendon.
""The fans are really eager to learn more about their new coach and hear about his plans and goals for the Club in 2008,"" General Manager of Media and Community, Simon Matthews. ""The fact the night is being webast live gives even more supporters the chance to hear from Matthew.""
""The Crichton Medal is an important night for the fans and the Club and it will be a chance for Matthew to explain what he expects from the playing group and what Bomber fans have to look forward to next season and beyond.""
There will be a lot of interest in the Crichton Medal with Scott Lucas, Dustin Fletcher, Mark McVeigh and James Hird expected to figure prominently.
