We went early to secure our good seats on the fence, just around from the city-end goals. Before the game, Essendon player Nathan Lovett-Murray wondered over to chat with someone sitting on the other side of the isle to us. Not wanting to waste an opportunity, Mandy asked if he would mind having a photo with Bradley for his birthday. The Essendon star (wearing a suit because he wasn't playing that week) was happy to oblige. Shortly afterwards, he was inundated by other fans wanting photos and autographs.
