Despite recent significant injury woes, the Bombers will be hoping to welcome back key veterans for a must-win clash against the Sydney Swans.
The last time the two teams met in Round 2, 2011 it was a nail-biting finish at ANZ Stadium with Sydney claiming victory 14.14 (98) to 13.15. (93).
Essendon v Sydney
Saturday 6 August
Etihad Stadium 7.20pm
Gates Open
Etihad Stadium gates will be open from 5.00pm onwards.
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 at the customer service centre located on the external concourse outside gate 2 between 5.00pm- 7.00pm.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne Fox Sports 1, 7.00pm (live)
Adelaide Fox Sports 1, 6.30pm (live)
Perth Fox Sports 1, 5.00pm (live)
Sydney/NSW Fox Sports 1, 7.00pm (live)
Brisbane/QLD Fox Sports 1, 7.00pm (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
Perth 6PR, NIRS
Sydney Triple M, ABC630
Brisbane NIRS
Canberra ABC103.9
Darwin NIRS
Gold Coast NIRS
Regional CROC
For other locations across the country and around the world click here.
Live Online Coverage
Website
To follow the game live and chat with other Essendon fans click here.
To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats, scores and chat click here.
Use the #afldonsswans hash tag to participate in the conversation
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook click here.
