Essendon is set for the Clash of the Sash this Friday night at the MCG as they aim to get back on the winners list against Richmond.

The Bombers are fighting to keep their season alive coming off a 96 point loss to Carlton last weekend, while Richmond is returning from a loss to Fremantle in Western Australia.

Essendon won the clash between these two teams earlier in the season by 19 points.

Please see below for all your match-day information.

Richmond v Essendon
Friday 23rd August
MCG
7.50pm (local time)
 
Gates Open
Gates will be open from 5.50pm.
 
Ticketing Information
Reserved seat tickets can be purchased through Ticketek. GA will be available at the ground on match day.
 
We recommend that members with GA access at the ‘G use their barcode to upgrade to a discounted reserved seat to guarantee entry.
 
Merchandise
For your official merchandise direct from the MCG this week - Head to our merchandise outlet just outside gate 5.

The 2012 Heritage Guernsey is now available! Purchase the standard Heritage Guernsey for $119.95, or limited boxed edition for $200 and receive a bonus Coleman DVD. Purchase online or visit us this Friday night at the MCG. 

For our full range visit The Bomber Shop, Windy Hill or click here to shop online.

Are you the Bombers Super Fan?
HOSTPLUS is giving one lucky Bombers Fan the chance to win a signed 2012 Essendon Guernsey. If you’re snapped in the crowd holding your SUPER card at the Richmond game, you’ll be in the draw to win.

SUPER cards will be available from HOSTPLUS promo staff on the concourse so make sure you pick one up on your way in. Check back next week on facebook to see if you’re the winner!

TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne – Channel 7 7:30pm (live), FOX Footy 7.30pm (live)
Adelaide – Channel 7 7.00pm (live), FOX Footy 7.00pm (live)
Perth – Channel 7 7:00pm (delayed), FOX Footy 5.30pm (live)
Sydney – 7mate 7.30pm (live), FOX Footy 7.30pm (live)
Brisbane – 7mate 7.30pm (live), FOX Footy 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 – 3AW, MMM, ABC, SEN.
Adelaide – MMM, ABC, FIVEAA
Perth – 6PR, ABC, NIRS
Sydney – ABC, NIRS
Brisbane – ABC, NIRS
Canberra – ABC, Heart FM
Hobart – ABC
Darwin – ABC, NIRS
Regional – KROCK, Crocmedia, NIRS
 
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 #afltigersdons hash tag to participate in the conversation.
 
Facebook
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook click here.