Essendon vice-captain Sean Wellman and sidekick Ted Richards put their culinary talents to the test today on the Bombers television show – Bombers Backyard. Wellman will host his own cooking segment with the assistance of Richards. It will be known as “Welly and Ted's Culinary Delights”. In his first show - that airs next Thursday 23 May - Wellman and Richards whip up chicken and sweet corn soup. “I love to cook. I have the boys over every Tuesday night for dinner and haven’t had any complaints so far. Look out Jamie Oliver – I plan on being the next Naked Chef!” Wellman said.

Communications manager Simon Matthews was on-hand to sample Wellman’s masterpiece. “The soup was actually pretty good - I might have to pop around for the main course next week. Sean certainly knows his way around the kitchen,” Matthews said. As for Ted Richards, he still needs a little cooking practice. “Ted has just moved out of home and is not that flash in the kitchen. I chose him as my assistant because there is no chance of being shown up!” Wellman said. Essendon fans will get a chance to try Wellman’s recipes in the forthcoming weeks on the BomberLand website. Stay tuned for more information on Welly and Ted's excellent adventure!

Bombers Backyard airs every Thursday on FoxFooty Channel at 6.15pm. Tune in tonight to see exclusive behind the scenes footage and interviews from the Essendon Football Club Fashion Show. Anyone who has a special request for Sean and Ted should drop a line to Welly and Ted's Culinary Delights , PO Box 17, Essendon, 3040 and they will do what they can for you.