It's Indigenous Round and we're heading down south to Launceston to take on the Bulldogs.

Tickets are just $15 and U14s go FREE - so bring the whole family for an afternoon of footy and fun at UTAS Stadium!

Here's everything you need to know for Saturday.

When: Saturday, August 29 at 12.35pm AEST
Where: UTAS Stadium, Launceston, TAS
Gates open: 11.35am
Member access: Scan in for access to both games using your mobile membership via the NMFC app

2-for-1 tickets: Bring a mate for free with 2-for-1 tickets! That's two tickets for just $15! Use the code 241AFL at checkout. Claim the offer here.

Walking to the ground
The stadium is located within walking distance to Launceston's CBD.

By bus
Metro Tasmania bus service 'Northern Turn Up & Go' runs down Invermay Road with stops outside UTAS Stadium. Buses are free statewide until June 2027.

Routes connect Kings Meadows through the city to Mowbray, Invermay, and Inveresk.

Bus numbers include 110, 115, 116, 117, 770, 771, 772.

Additionally, Launceston's free Tiger Bus Service stops close to the stadium, at Invermay shops and North Inveresk Car Park.

- Northern Turn Up & Go maps and timetables
- Tiger Bus maps and timetables
- Metro Tas journey planner

Car parking
City of Launceston recommends car parking at the Northern Inveresk Car Park on gamedays.

This location has 850 car parks and is a short walk from the University of Tasmania Stadium. It is free to park on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, and $4 a day 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.

Limited car parking is also available on Invermay Road for $2.50 per hour Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, and free on Sundays and public holidays.

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It's AFLW Indigenous Round, so get to the ground early for our pre-game celebration. As part of a Welcome to Country with Lucy Gardner, we will be treated to a performance by the Palawa Dancers.

Get to the ground early, the first 100 people to arrive will get a free merchandise pack, including a Marram Footy, from Roo Squad inside Gate 3.

Inside Gate 3, you can also check out the marketplace from local Indigenous businesses, Takamuna Rrala Designs, Lutruwita the Label and TASORA.

Be in your seat at half-time for your chance to be a winner! At every Roos home game this year, CHiQ will be giving away a FREE TV!

Check out Launceston Central's Footy Trail, for special discounts and recommendations on what to do either side of the game.

Our venue partner The Pass have 200+ venues available in Australia. Find a location near you to watch with other Roos fans!

Exclusive to NMFC members, receive 15 per cent off all your food and bev purchases at The Wharf in Docklands, and 10 per cent off at all other venues, when you order with The Pass!

To join the NMFC list and receive your exclusive discount:

1. Download The Pass from the App Store or Google Play
2. Sign up, and add your preferred payment method
3. Head to More > Promo Code, and enter 'NMFC' followed by your membership number, e.g. NMFC123456
4. Order using The Pass to receive 15 per cent off at The Wharf, and 10 per cent off at all other venues

Watch on TV or stream on your phone

Saturday's game will be broadcast on Fox Footy and Kayo.  

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AFLW debutant Abby Favell is among three inclusions for North Melbourne's Indigenous Round clash with the Western Bulldogs in Launceston on Saturday.

Favell, who was signed as a replacement player in pre-season after impressing for the club's VFLW side, learned she would make her debut in front of her teammates on Thursday morning.

Two-time premiership player Emma King has been recalled for what will be her 99th AFLW game.

After missing Round 2's win over Brisbane, the ruck-forward dominated in the VFLW, booting three goals for North Melbourne Werribee against Collingwood.

Tessa Boyd has also been named to make her season debut after gathering 20 disposals and seven intercepts in the reserves.

Mia King (neck) comes out of the team that defeated the Lions in Queensland. An update on the star midfielder's injury will be provided on Friday.

Erika O'Shea (concussion) and Eilish Sheerin (knee) also miss this week.

Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner, Maddison Torpey and Sarah Wall are North Melbourne's three emergencies.

The Roos will wear their 2026 First Nations guernsey and special hand-painted boots for the Indigenous Round match at UTAS Stadium.

Fans are encouraged to get to the ground early to enjoy a performance by the Palawa Dancers as part of a Welcome to Country with Lucy Gardner.

Saturday's match is at 12.35pm AEST and will be streamed live on Fox Sports and Kayo. 

North Melbourne trio Blaithin Bogue, Alice O'Loughlin and Kate Shierlaw have booted two goals each in a 47-point AFLW belting of the Western Bulldogs.

The Kangaroos’ 11.4 (70) to 3.5 (23) triumph in Launceston on Saturday stretches their winning streak to 30 consecutive matches.

Chasing a third-straight premiership, North accelerated from the previously undefeated Dogs after a tight opening.

The Kangas led by just one point at quarter-time before kicking eight of the next nine goals in a contest marred by a horrible jumper clash - both clubs in predominantly blue and white guernseys, and blue shorts.

"To be honest, it was really challenging at times," North's Shierlaw said of the kit clash after the game.

Bogue, O'Loughlin and Shierlaw were prominent and teammates Tess Craven, Ruby Tripodi, Tahlia Randall, Jasmine Garner and Emma King also kicked majors.

Midfield megastars Ash Riddell (32 disposals) and Garner (27) were outstanding.

The Dogs slipped to their first loss of the season, despite the best efforts of Isabelle Pritchard (21 touches), Jess Fitzgerald (22) and Jasmyn Smith (18).

KANGAROOS v BULLDOGS Full match coverage and stats

Both teams couldn't muster an opening goal amid fierce pressure until the stalemate was broken with about two minutes remaining in the first quarter.

The Dogs produced a fast break from half-back and Sarah Hartwig was the end link in the goalkicking chain.

The Kangaroos replied almost instantly with towering King using her height for a strong mark, followed by accurate conversion.

North led 1.2 to 1.1 at quarter-time and then made the decisive break, kicking three goals to one to seize momentum and create a 14-point half-time edge.

The powerhouses steamed further away in the third quarter to hold a 30-point advantage at three-quarter time, before cruising to victory.

NORTH MELBOURNE    1.2    4.3    7.3   11.4 (70)
WESTERN BULLDOGS   1.1    2.1    2.3   3.5 (23)

GOALS
North Melbourne: Shierlaw 2, O'Loughlin 2, Bogue 2, Tripodi, Randall, King, Garner, Craven
Western Bulldogs: McDonald, Hartwig, Georgostathis

BEST
North Melbourne: Garner, Shierlaw, Riddell, Tripodi, Randall
Western Bulldogs: Pritchard, Gutknecht, Fitzgerald, Edmonds

INJURIES
North Melbourne: Nil
Western Bulldogs: Nil

Crowd: TBC at UTAS Stadium