Essendon training camp kicks off next week

ESSENDON Football Club players will head to the Bellarine next week for a training camp that focuses on team bonding and leadership.

The players will arrive in Barwon Heads on Tuesday, February 6 for the camp that will be treated as a normal training week.

The group will complete all the normal and scheduled training requirements at Ray Menzies Oval in Ocean Grove, in and around some other activities in the region.

The club is also using the week to spend some time together on the Bellarine and explore all the area has to offer.

On Friday, February 9, an open training session will give local fans the opportunity to get a glimpse of the players training, including their new recruits for 2018.

The open training session will be on between 10-11am, with player signing and fan engagement until 11.10am.

The Bomber Shop will also be on site for all your 2018 apparel needs.