Round 21
North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
Sunday, August 12
Etihad Stadium
First bounce: 1.10pm (AEST)
Gates open: 11.30am (AEST)
The Round 21 Match Day Partner is Mazda, 20 Seasons Strong together since 1999.
One lucky fan will be kicking to win $1 million as part of Mazda Millionaire, so make sure you’re in your seat at quarter-time to cheer them on!
Kids go FREE! Kids under 15 receive FREE general admission tickets to North’s final home game in 2018. Terms and conditions apply.
Black armbands
The North Melbourne players will wear black armbands in honour of former player and club stalwart, Max Ritchie.
Ritchie played 55 games in the royal blue and white stripes between 1955 and 1960 and later became chairman of selectors under coach Ron Barassi during one of the club’s most successful eras.
TV
- Live on Fox Footy
Radio
- SEN, ABC Radio Melbourne, ABC Grandstand Digital
Tickets are available for this match from just $25.
You can purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com.au or by calling 136 100.
Kids go FREE! Kids under 15 receive FREE general admission tickets to North’s final home game in 2018. Terms and conditions apply.
Stay tuned to NMFC.com.au and North’s social media channels this week for other great ticketing offers.
For up to date public transport information in Melbourne including timetables, service disruption information, ticketing or special event services visit ptv.vic.gov.au or download the PTV App.
Train
Southern Cross Station is located adjacent to Etihad Stadium. It is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge.
Night trains run hourly all night on Friday and Saturday from Flinders Street Station on all lines, except Stony Point and Flemington Racecourse lines. Many stations have more frequent train services through the night.
Tram
City trams run to Etihad Stadium from La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street and all are a short walk to Etihad Stadium.
Bourke Street / Spencer Street footbridge entrance:
112 St Kilda Fitzroy St to West Preston
31 Victoria Harbour Docklands to Hoddle Street
11 Victoria Harbour Docklands to West Preston
48 Victoria Harbour Docklands to North Balwyn
La Trobe Street entrance:
30 Etihad Stadium Docklands to St Vincent’s Plaza
86 Waterfront City Docklands to Bundoora RMIT
35 Waterfront City Docklands / City Circle
Bus
The bus terminus is at Southern Cross Train Station and services airport transfers as well as routes across country Victoria. Etihad Stadium is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge from the bus terminus.
Walking
An elevated, 20-metre wide pedestrian footbridge connects Etihad Stadium to Southern Cross station and intersection of Spencer and Bourke streets.
Mazda – 20 Seasons Strong since 1999
Thanks to Mazda, our major partner and today’s match day partner, we have awarded one lucky fan a Mazda3 plus the chance to win $1 million.
Make sure you are in your seats at quarter time to cheer them on as they attempt to hit the post and win $1 million!
Don’t forget to pick up your FREE Mazda Thunder Sticks from the external concourse to cheer on the team throughout the game.
Remedy Kombucha FREE Samples
Our friends at Remedy will be handing out FREE samples of Remedy Kombucha post-game at gates 5 and 7.
Spin2Win wheel
Feeling lucky? Visit the Spin2Win Wheel inside Gate 6, on the internal concourse. Visit from 11.30am for you chance to WIN a range of different prizes including Roo Shop vouchers, Official North Melbourne Merchandise and more!
uCube – the brand-new kids zone
Located on the internal concourse at Gate 5, uCube is a giant play area that will keep the kids entertained. There are ball pits, marking activities, slides, obstacles and much more!
Fans are welcome to come down to check out the brand-new kids zone at any time through the game. uCube will be open from gates open until the fourth quarter and provides plenty of fun activity for children including:
- Ball Pits
- Slides
- Inflatable obstacle course
- See how high you can jump!
- Digital screens with interactive games and challenges
- Woolworths Fresh Fruit Zone
On field
There will be plenty of on-ground activity during the pre-game and quarter time breaks including:
- Marvel LED race – one lucky family will race Thor’s hammer to win a family pass to the Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N
- Mazda Millionaire – kick for $1 million!
- Fan Cams at half time
- Mazda 20 Seasons Strong LED Sprint
Match-day enquiries
Membership representatives will be located in the Membership Hub outside Gate 5 for membership sales, general enquiries and scarf or cap collection.
Member polos will be on sale for $21 in the Membership Hub and Social Club (Victory Room, Level 1, Aisle 15).
Premiership Room
All Premiership Club and Schimma Platinum Club members will have access into the Premiership Room on Level D at Gate 6.
Food and drink options are available for purchase in the room. Reservations are not required.
Barry Cable Social Club
All Barry Cable Social Club members will have access into the Social Club room on Level 1 at Aisle 15.
Social Club members have access to guest passes. These are available for purchase from the club ($35 for an adult), price includes entry into the ground, access to Level 1 seating bays and access into the Social Club room. To purchase, call 1300 KANGAS (1300 526 427).
There will also be player appearances in the room 30 minutes after gates open.
Free Face Painting and Kids Activity Corner will be available in the room.
Food and drink options are available for purchase in the room. Reservations are not required.
Bring a Friend for FREE
North Melbourne members can bring a friend for FREE to our final home game at Etihad Stadium.
Click here for more information
Please note that Bring a Friend tickets are print-at-home tickets and must be printed. Tickets on mobile phones cannot be scanned at the gate.
Seat return
At North Melbourne we understand that sometimes even the most loyal and passionate members may not be able to make it to every home match in a season. That’s why we’ve introduced a member seat return program which gives you the chance to return your seat(s) to the club for individual matches throughout the season.
If your membership seat(s) sell through the ticketing agency, you will receive credit towards your 2019 membership or refund on your 2018 membership. Adult and concession members will receive a credit at $25 per seat sold while juniors will receive $15.
Click here for more information
Member Code of Conduct
While barracking and supporting the club is a vital part of the match, offensive or aggressive behaviour (including yelling and swearing when dealing with club staff, agents or AFL or other event staff) will not be tolerated.
Club members who consume alcohol on a match day are to do so responsibly. Drunkenness will not be tolerated.
Club members who breach the behaviour code of conduct may face penalties including cancellation of membership without refund. The club endorses the AFL's stance on vilification and has a zero-tolerance for members or supporters that abuse the opposition, other members and supporters, or umpires on grounds of race, religion, gender and sexuality.
Up to 70% off for members!
Social Club Sale: located in the Victory Room, Level 1 behind the Northern Goals, up to 70% off items for Match Day only.
Outside the ground: The Roo Shop will be set up outside Gate 5 at the North Melbourne Club Hub. Open from 11.30am.
Inside the ground: Inside outlets at Gates 5 and 7 will be open until 30 mins after the game.
Members receive a 10% discount on all other merchandise upon presentation of their membership card.
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