"Live band playing throughout the event."
Yep that's necessary. It's just annoying as they play rubbish and you can't get away from it.
What have you got against Meatloaf? I'm sure he'll be great!
Hello Blitz, I tried a quick search of the forum but was unable to find a family day topic.
I work in the city and was wondering what would be the best way to get to the family day from the city?
Cheers.
EDIT: to clarify I work near the courts near flagstaff and melbourne central, I hear driving is out of the question with limited to no parking at the facility.
There is tonnes of street parking available - Tonnes.
Off the top of my headThere is tonnes of street parking available - Tonnes.Hello Blitz, I tried a quick search of the forum but was unable to find a family day topic.
I work in the city and was wondering what would be the best way to get to the family day from the city?
Cheers.
EDIT: to clarify I work near the courts near flagstaff and melbourne central, I hear driving is out of the question with limited to no parking at the facility.
Take the cragieburn train, get off at essendon station walk outside to the mount Alexander side not rose st side, and get the 477 bus it'll take u up past airport west and has a stop at the roundabout where KFC is on Melrose drive at Tula,g et off there and just walk up the road for 5mins and you'll be there
Actually I’m pretty sure I saw that they’re running a free bus service from Broadmeadows station to the HPC from about 5pm onwards. Check on the club website
2014 Family Day Guide
Essendon Football Club's 2014 Family Day proudly presented by Red Energy will be on Friday 7th March, starting at the special time of 6:00pm. Join in the fun and festivities of a twilight event following the club‘s final NAB Challenge game against Richmond at Punt Road Oval.
Event details:
Friday 7th March, 2014
6:00pm - 9:00pm
True Value Solar Centre, 275 Melrose Dr, Melbourne Airport
Gold coin upon entry
Activities on the day include:
- 2014 guernsey presentation: 7:30pm
- Player autograph opportunities 6pm to 7:15pm
- 2014 membership and merchandise sales
- True Value Solar Kids Zone – amusements, clinic etc.
- Appearance from Skeeta
- Variety of food vendors
- Live band playing throughout the event
CLICK HERE FOR PLAYER AUTOGRAPH LOCATIONS
FAMILY DAY ACTIVITIES AND AMUSEMENTS
Membership: The Essendon FC membership team will be on hand to assist with all membership enquiries. Senior coach Bomber Thompson will be located in the membership marquee ( time to be confirmed) signing autographs for members only, so make sure you bring along your membership card, welcome email or receipt in order to get Bombers‘ signature.
Bombers Shop HQ: The Bomber Shop will have three sales locations, including the Bomber Shop HQ, Essendons new club shop, a marquee on the oval and their merchandise trailer. Each outlet will have a huge selection of official merchandise available including 2014 adidas on field and training apparel, club exclusive 2014 member merchandise and ‘Don The Sash‘ caps, posters and tees available in youth and adult sizes. The Don the Sash tees feature the 2014 playing list on the back of the garment, perfect for players autographs on the night. Heat press your favorite players name and number on the back of your guernsey, and Don your personalized sash. Present your 2014 membership card for 10% off. If you can‘t make it on the night, shop online at bombershop.com.au.
The Long Walk Marquee: 2014 marks the 10th anniversary of The Long Walk. Events to celebrate this milestone include The Long Walk Fun Walk and a Wellbeing Concert before The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the G on Saturday 31st May. Come and find out more at The Long Walk marquee and meet Essendon FC players Leroy Jetta and Shaun Edwards who will be signing autographs between 6pm and 7:15pm.
Kia: Be surprised by the 2014 range on display and book a test drive with any of the Kia staff. Also, find out how you can win your own Kia Rio Si by taking part in the footy tipping competition
True Value Solar Kids Zone: The True Value Solar Kids Zone will be full of activities for fans of all ages. Some of the activities include the Essendon FC community inflatable challenges, a mega obstacle course, bucking football and visits from the Victoria Police and Melbourne Fire Brigade.
Adidas: Our apparel partner will be on site showcasing the launch of MiTeam. Fans will have the opportunity to design their own EFC hoodie with all designs submitted for a chance to win. The winners design will be produced for the team to wear to a selected 2014 game.
Boots For All: Be sure to bring along your pre-loved footy boots and donate them at the Boots For All marquee to go into the draw to win 1 of 2 opportunities to present a jumper on stage to one of the players later that evening. Boots For All Ambassador Michael Hurley will also be in attendance at the marquee signing autographs from 6pm until 7.15pm.
Cancer Council: As the club‘s charity partner, Cancer Council Victoria will be on site with information on this year‘s Relay for Life, Call to Arms match and further ways you can assist in the fight to end cancer. Cancer Council Victoria Ambassador Paddy Ryder will be signing autographs between 6pm and 7:15pm.
Bully Zero: The Bully Zero marquee will have information on how they protect & empower Australians to live a fulfilling life free from all forms of bullying. Bully Zero Ambassador Cale Hooker will be signing autographs for fans between 6pm and 7:15pm.
Food and Beverages: We have all taste buds covered with the Bomber Café, Aangan Indian cuisine, Davey‘s Baked Poatoes and Pizza, Banh Mi Boys Asian cuisine and Rue de Creperie for those sweet tooths.
Social Marketing Committee Raffle: Our Social Marketing Committee will be selling raffle tickets to win.
First prize: Jobe Watson Signed Jumper with authenticity certificate
Second prize: 2013 Autograph football with authenticity certificate
Tickets are $2 for one ticket or $5 for three tickets. The raffle will be drawn at 8pm with winners announced over the PA with prizes available for collection at the EFC reception.
GETTING TO THE TRUE VALUE SOLAR CENTRE
The most direct route to Family Day is via the Tullamarine Fwy. If heading northbound, take the Melrose Drive exit and continue along Melrose for approximately 3km. You can also exit Tullamarine Fwy via Calder Fwy. If taking this route, exit at Keilor Park Drive, turn right on Link Road and then right again onto Melrose Drive.
For additional directions and alternative routes, please view the Google Map link here.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
SITA have provided shuttle buses which will run from Broadmeadows station starting at 5pm to ensure all fans can access Family Day. These buses will depart from outside the Pascoe Vale Road Family Clinic, on the corner of the station exit. We will have a security guard on site assisting fans with these shuttle buses. These buses will run every 10 minutes and will continue to run until after the event.
Put the date in your diary now – we hope to see you there!
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking will not be available on site; however it is available in the surrounding area.
Melbourne Airport Club: Available to fans for a gold coin donation. The Melbourne Airport Club is on Melrose Drive, situated just after the True Value Solar Centre if approaching from the Mickleham Road round-a-bout. There will be parking signs to indicate the entrance.
Residential Parking: There is limited parking in the residential streets both opposite the True Value Solar Centre and prior to the Mantra Hotel, accessible from Melrose Drive. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with any parking restrictions that may apply in these areas.
Disabled Parking: A limited amount of disabled parking will be available on Family Day located at Tullarmarine Reserve on Melrose Dr. This parking is directly opposite the entrance to the True Value Solar Centre. Please note there will be a parking attendant on this entry and only cars with disabled parking passes will be allowed entry.
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2014-02-28/2014-family-day-guide
Did anyone go, if so how was it?
Really good evening. All of the players were available for signatures for over an hour. Great set up, loads of activities. The band was good. Bomber’s speech was a cracker and Jobe really spoke from the heart. Basic messages were ‘we have been training really hard and we reckon we are on track for a consistent season’ and ‘thanks for your support as it really meant alot’ . Car parking wasn’t as bad as I expected.
Was out there from 1.30, catching the live stream of the practice match and the the family evening.
The meal at the cafe was great...$12.50 for fish and chips...$4 for a soft drink and $6 for a beer.
Hard to kill 2 hours but managed it. Parked at the cricket club across the road.
An hour for autographs perhaps isn't long enough, given the length of some of the queues. getting Hurley, Paddy, Buddha and Jakey Melksham in the shorter queue spots was a good move.
Tried to queue for Bomber's membership tent appearance - he didn't do any signing until after the presentation.
Pretty damn cold night in the end and it got dark way too quick.
Was out there from 1.30, catching the live stream of the practice match and the the family evening.
The meal at the cafe was great...$12.50 for fish and chips...$4 for a soft drink and $6 for a beer.
Hard to kill 2 hours but managed it. Parked at the cricket club across the road.
An hour for autographs perhaps isn't long enough, given the length of some of the queues. getting Hurley, Paddy, Buddha and Jakey Melksham in the shorter queue spots was a good move.
Tried to queue for Bomber's membership tent appearance - he didn't do any signing until after the presentation.
Pretty damn cold night in the end and it got dark way too quick.
PM God about that one.
Was out there from 1.30, catching the live stream of the practice match and the the family evening.
The meal at the cafe was great...$12.50 for fish and chips...$4 for a soft drink and $6 for a beer.
Hard to kill 2 hours but managed it. Parked at the cricket club across the road.
An hour for autographs perhaps isn't long enough, given the length of some of the queues. getting Hurley, Paddy, Buddha and Jakey Melksham in the shorter queue spots was a good move.
Tried to queue for Bomber's membership tent appearance - he didn't do any signing until after the presentation.
Pretty damn cold night in the end and it got dark way too quick.
PM God about that one.
Not enough lighting around the ground
Was out there from 1.30, catching the live stream of the practice match and the the family evening.
The meal at the cafe was great...$12.50 for fish and chips...$4 for a soft drink and $6 for a beer.
Hard to kill 2 hours but managed it. Parked at the cricket club across the road.
An hour for autographs perhaps isn't long enough, given the length of some of the queues. getting Hurley, Paddy, Buddha and Jakey Melksham in the shorter queue spots was a good move.
Tried to queue for Bomber's membership tent appearance - he didn't do any signing until after the presentation.
Pretty damn cold night in the end and it got dark way too quick.
PM God about that one.
Not enough lighting around the ground
ahhh fair enough.
Well that certainly shut PRE down.
Nice shut down......
....came quickly too.
Was out there from 1.30, catching the live stream of the practice match and the the family evening.
The meal at the cafe was great...$12.50 for fish and chips...$4 for a soft drink and $6 for a beer.
Hard to kill 2 hours but managed it. Parked at the cricket club across the road.
An hour for autographs perhaps isn't long enough, given the length of some of the queues. getting Hurley, Paddy, Buddha and Jakey Melksham in the shorter queue spots was a good move.
Tried to queue for Bomber's membership tent appearance - he didn't do any signing until after the presentation.
Pretty damn cold night in the end and it got dark way too quick.
PM God about that one.
Not enough lighting around the ground
ahhh fair enough.
(should say "little bit of")
:lol:
i thought two broken legs was painful, but being pazzad really hurt.
Geez you hate God.Not enough lightning around the groundPM God about that one.Was out there from 1.30, catching the live stream of the practice match and the the family evening.
The meal at the cafe was great...$12.50 for fish and chips...$4 for a soft drink and $6 for a beer.
Hard to kill 2 hours but managed it. Parked at the cricket club across the road.
An hour for autographs perhaps isn't long enough, given the length of some of the queues. getting Hurley, Paddy, Buddha and Jakey Melksham in the shorter queue spots was a good move.
Tried to queue for Bomber's membership tent appearance - he didn't do any signing until after the presentation.
Pretty damn cold night in the end and it got dark way too quick.
Sounds like a hard family day's night.
Live three hours from Melbourne and was going to go but ended up not because it was just too hard to get down with work. Much prefer the Saturday.
Was out there from 1.30, catching the live stream of the practice match and the the family evening.
The meal at the cafe was great...$12.50 for fish and chips...$4 for a soft drink and $6 for a beer.
Hard to kill 2 hours but managed it. Parked at the cricket club across the road.
An hour for autographs perhaps isn't long enough, given the length of some of the queues. getting Hurley, Paddy, Buddha and Jakey Melksham in the shorter queue spots was a good move.
Tried to queue for Bomber's membership tent appearance - he didn't do any signing until after the presentation.
Pretty damn cold night in the end and it got dark way too quick.
PM God about that one.
Not enough lighting around the ground
Hird offered to fix that but they checked with the legal team and there WAS a clause in the terms of settlement stating he was not allowed to fit any "lighting, heating or solar panel fittings or accessories to any EFC facility".
Indeed, on the way to the airport his headlight went out, and despite being able to fix it himself he was advised by lawyers he may be considered too close to the TVC and so he had to call Motor Medics.
After checking with AFL HQ, Hird was able to put in an expense claim for the callout, but it won't be paid until after August.