Round 11 – Sir Doug Nicholls Round
North Melbourne v Brisbane
Sunday, June 3
Etihad Stadium
Gates open: 11.30am
First bounce: 1.10pm (AEST)
Open training
Saturday, June 2
11.15am approx.
Arden Street
Please note: Gate 1 will be closed for this weekend's game.
TV
- Live on Fox Footy
Radio
- SEN, ABC Radio Melbourne, Grandstand Digital
Tickets are available for this match from just $25.
Click here to purchase tickets or call 136 100
Kids come free!*
Kids under 15 are eligible for a complimentary junior general admission ticket at all North Sunday matches via Ticketmaster.
*Please note: Kids free junior ticket available for General Admission (GA) tickets only. Available through all distribution channels in advance and at the gate, subject to availability. Free GA junior will be as a stand-alone purchase or in conjunction with any other ticket purchase (all other tickets will be charged at the regular retail price). Quantity of tickets per transaction as per standard limits. Standard additional ticket agent fees will apply.
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.
Pay homage to indigenous players, past and present, as part of the Sir Doug Nicholls Round with celebrations throughout the day including:
- Digeridoo performance pre game
- Live Welcome to Country on field
- Coin toss to be done by Jed Anderson
- Cultural gift exchange with Brisbane Lions at the coin toss
- Players to be wearing the origins guernsey, a tribute to indigenous players past and present each with their name incorporated in the design
- Aboriginal flag painted in the centre circle on ground.
- Torres Strait Islander flags painted on 50 metre line on ground
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags used as goal umpire flags for the match
- Highlights package on the big screen celebrating North Melbourne indigenous players past and present
- Auskick kids will be of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and the main match will wear Indigenous guernsey from each club
- Sherrin will feature a design from Gavin Wangeneen
- Umpires will wear a bespoke Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander uniform
Other activities include:
- Woolworths Kids Playground at Gate 7
- Mascot photo opportunities on the concourse
- Mazda Handball target at Gate 5
There will be plenty of on-field activity during the pre-game and quarter breaks including; a Catching Challenge and the Mazda 20 Season Strong LED race.
uCube
In partnership with the AFL, Woolworths and Etihad Stadium, North Melbourne Football Club is proud to present uCube, a new kids’ zone.
uCube features a huge variety of sensory play equipment, including slides, ball pits, obstacles, jumping mats, tackle bags and footballs, all tied into a bright colour scheme at Etihad Stadium.
uCube is located at Gate 5 on the internal concourse, near aisle 33, and is open to children aged 5-14 years only; children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
How to book your spot:
1. Visit https://membership.nmfc.com.au/ucube-0
2. Select the game and session time you wish to attend
3. Click book now and follow the prompts
4. Print or bring along with you an electronic version of the confirmation email you’ll receive with you on the day.
Don’t miss out on your exclusive access to the brand-new kids’ zone at Etihad Stadium!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Post-match
Macca's Kick 2 Kick
Merchandise
We are playing in our 2018 indigenous Guernsey “Origins” which pays tribute to indigenous players past and present, each with their name incorporated in the design.
Outside the ground: The Roo Shop will be set up outside Gate 5 at the North Melbourne Club Hub. Open from 11.30am until quarter time.
Inside the ground: Gates 5 and 7 will be open from gates open until 30 mins after the game.
Members receive a 10% discount on all merchandise upon presentation of their membership card.
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.
Premiership Room
All Premiership Club and Schimma Platinum Club members will have access into the Premiership Room on Level D at Gate 6.
Free mini golf and face painting will be available in room.
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 one of our five remaining home matches at Etihad Stadium. For more information, click here.
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
Ticket Purchases
Tickets are available for this match from just $25.
You can purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com.au or by calling 136 100.
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, opposition supporters, or umpires on grounds of race, religion, gender and sexuality.
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