The outpouring of support from the Essendon family continues to gain momentum with the Club today surpassing 40,000 members.

It’s only the second time in the Club’s 142 year history the milestone has been passed in the month of January.

The Club’s official membership tally currently sits at 40,772, compared to 40,144 at the same time last year.

CEO Xavier Campbell said the Club’s members continue to show their true colours.

“Our players, coaches and staff are truly grateful to our members for their loyalty, passion and commitment to the Club, particularly during such a challenging period,” Campbell said.

“Over the past 48 hours our call centre has been inundated with more than 1,500 members signing up for the 2016 season.

“As a Club we know we will get through this challenging period together, our members make us stronger and continue to show they’re behind us on this journey.”

Members and supporters will have the chance to show their support for the players at tomorrow morning’s open training session at the True Value Solar Centre at 9.45am.