The latest instalment of this long-held rivalry will unfold this Sunday when James Sicily and Zach Merrett captain their sides for the first time.

The Details

📅 Sunday March 19 2023  ⏱️ 3:20pm AEDT (pre-game entertainment begins at 2:30pm AEDT) 📍MCG

What’s On

What better way to kick off the season then playing against our traditional arch-rivals, Essendon, for our Round 1 blockbuster. We will also be reminiscing our 1983 Premiership with a special pre-game and half-time performance by Absolutely 80s, plus a special half-time lap of honour to celebrate our ’83 Premiership Heroes. You won’t want to miss this!

In more exciting news, we will be launching an exciting opportunity for fans and members to get an original team photo. Located outside Gate 3 near the member Club Hub, visit our ‘Get your team Photo’ station to have your photo taken to receive a personalised 2023 team photo to cherish forever.