[2019] maxwell schutz: Essendon

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Essendon were formed in 1872 and played their first game on 7th June 1873.

In their first game they defeated Carlton 1 goal to nil.

Essendon played as a professional football team in 1878, one year after the VFA was formed.

Essendon is a suburb North-West of Melbourne, Victoria.

Essendon had 49 players in total in 2019. Dyson Heppel is Essendon's captain.

Essendon Football Club, with their 50,000+ members, are one of the most supported clubs.

They have had the most indigenous australians of any AFL team.

Essendon have had 23 hall of fame legends.

From 1922 to 1991, Essendon's home ground was Windy Hill.

Essendon players have been given a total of 8 Brownlow medals, the fifth most of any AFL team.

Essendon Football Club are a professional Australian rules football team.