Essendon and Melbourne supporters without a reserved seat should consider booking one for this Saturday afternoon's match. With Melbourne opening the season with an excellent win over Hawthorn, the Bombers' first home game of the year is likely to draw a big crowd. The capacity of the MCG has been cut because of the construction works so it will be a tight squeeze if the anticipated crowd arrives.

Some Collingwood members were disappointed last weekend so Essendon and Melbourne members and supporters should get in quickly.