Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Alec Waterman go head-to-head at training on Thursday. (Photo: Essendon FC)

Essendon has tuned up for its clash with Melbourne in its main session at the NEC Hangar on Thursday.

Check out a selection of training snaps below.

The Bombers will host the Demons in a highly anticipated match at the MCG on Saturday night, with the crowd to be capped at 25,000.

Click here for all the information regarding Friday's ticket on-sale.