text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_48 (crowd VARCHAR, home_team VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many fans were at Essendon?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(crowd) FROM table_name_48 WHERE home_team = "essendon"