The competition is hotting up to determine which five players will sing the national anthem to the Bomber faithful at their open training session on Australia Day (January 26).

Following an early tally of the votes - which showed Matthew Lloyd, Angus Monfries, Mark McVeigh, Rhys Magin and Andrew Welsh early favourites to sing to the crowd – Essendon’s spycam caught one player warming up his vocal chords in preparation for the big event.

Click here to watch the exclusive footage.

The open training session which is proudly supported by Don, will take on an Aussie theme and include a thong throwing competition and a free BBQ.

Gates will open at 9am and players and coaches will be available to sign autographs and pose for photos prior to training.

The Membership department will be open from 9am - 12:30pm on the day (Note: Members can collect their 2009 members caps if they present their redemption card to the membership department on the day).
 
The Bomber shop will be open from 9am – 2pm. Supporters will receive a 15% discount on all online and in-store Bomber shop purchases on the 26th of January plus a free 2008 team poster with every purchase.
 
09:00 Gates Open
10:15 Player Autographs/Photos/National Anthem (sung by five players) 
10:30 Open Training Session commences
11:15 Open Training Session concludes
11:15 Thong throwing competition and Q & A with assistant coaches 
12:00 Activities conclude.

Make sure you don't forget to vote for which five players you want to hear sing by clicking here.

Note: Players will only be available to sign autographs and have photos during allocated session. Immediately following training players will commence a private recovery session indoors.