Essendon's first draft pick in last years November draft, MarkMcVeigh, is set to line up in the season opener this Thursdaynight at the MCG. Mark, drafted from the NSW-ACT Rams atnumber 9 in the draft, has performed extremely well in thepre-season practice matches as well as the Ansett Cup. Askedabout his selection Mark said, "I can't believe it, it'll be huge.It's something I'm really looking forward to."