The stakes are certainly high for the Bombers and the Western Bulldogs who are set to do battle in a crucial Saturday night clash, as both sides play to keep their September finals hopes alive.
The four points up for grabs have never been more important as the Bombers look to secure their spot in the top eight, following their spectacular one-point victory over the Sydney Swans last weekend.
The Bombers face West Coast and Port Adelaide in the run home towards a finals campaign before the Round 24 bye.
The last time Essendon met the Western Bulldogs in Round 1, 2011 the Bombers proved too classy, claiming a 55-point win 16.17 (113) to 8.10 (58).
Essendon v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 13 August
7.10pm at Etihad Stadium
Gates Open
Etihad Stadium gates will be open from 5.00pm onwards
The four points up for grabs have never been more important as the Bombers look to secure their spot in the top eight, following their spectacular one-point victory over the Sydney Swans last weekend.
The Bombers face West Coast and Port Adelaide in the run home towards a finals campaign before the Round 24 bye.
The last time Essendon met the Western Bulldogs in Round 1, 2011 the Bombers proved too classy, claiming a 55-point win 16.17 (113) to 8.10 (58).
Essendon v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 13 August
7.10pm at Etihad Stadium
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.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne - Channel 10, 7.30pm (30min delay)
Adelaide - Channel 10, 7.30pm (live)
Perth - Channel 10, 6.30pm (90min delay)
Sydney/NSW - Fox Sports Plus, 7.00pm (live), Channel 10, 10.30pm (3.5 hour delay)
Brisbane/QLD - Fox Sports Plus, 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, ABC774
Adelaide - Triple M, ABC891, FIVEaa
Perth - ABC720, 6PR
Hobart - ABC936
Darwin - ABC105.7
Regional - CROC
Broadcast Guide - Other Locations
For other locations across the country and around the world click here.
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Live Online Coverage
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