Essendon will be looking to kick off their 2012 campaign with a victory when they face fierce rivals North Melbourne this Saturday night at Etihad Stadium.

Following an arduous pre-season campaign under second-year coach James Hird, the Bombers will be hoping to build on what was started last year and so too will the Kangaroos under Brad Scott - as the two sides are predicted to secure top-eight places on the ladder this year.

The last time the two sides North Melbourne proved too dominant, claiming a 21-point victory 17.9 (111) to 12.18 (90) in Round 13, 2011.

Please see below for all your match-day information.

Saturday 31 March
Etihad Stadium
7.45pm
 
North Melbourne V Essendon
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Gates Open
Etihad Stadium gates will be open from 5.00pm onwards.

Milestone
Cale Hooker will play his 50th AFL match.

Ticketing Information
Tickets can be purchased from the ground before the game or via Ticketmaster by clicking here.

Membership
For membership enquiries, visit our team on the Bourke Street footbridge between 5.40pm- 7.40pm.

TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne - Fox Footy 7.30pm (live)
Adelaide – Fox Footy 7.00pm (live)
Perth – Fox Footy 4.30pm (live)
Sydney – Fox Footy 7.30pm (live)
Brisbane – Fox Footy 6.30pm (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 Broadcast Guide
Melbourne - 3AW, Triple M
Adelaide - Triple M, FIVEaa
Perth - NIRS
Regional – NIRS, Crocmedia

Broadcast Guide - Other Locations
For other locations across the country and around the world click here

Live Online Coverage
Website
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Twitter
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats, scores and chat click here
Use the #aflnorthdons hash tag to participate in the conversation

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