| Essendon Association | ||
|---|---|---|
| Names | ||
| Full name | Essendon Football Club | |
| Former name(s) | Essendon Town Football Club | |
| Nickname(s) | Essendon A, Dreadnoughts | |
| Club details | ||
| Founded | 1900 | |
| Dissolved | 1921 | |
| Colours | Black Red | |
| Competition | Victorian Football Association | |
| Premierships | VFA (2) | |
| Ground(s) | Essendon Recreation Reserve | |
| Uniforms | ||
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Essendon (Association) Football Club (often shortened to Essendon 'A') was an Australian rules football club which played in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) from 1900 until 1921. The Dreadnoughts wore black and red, and played their home games at the Essendon Recreation Reserve (known today as Windy Hill). The club was originally formed as Essendon Town (1900–1904), in order to distinguish them from the Essendon Football Club that played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).