Sunday 27th May, 1.10pm EST
Etihad Stadium
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Coming off a last-gasp defeat at the hands of Port Adelaide, North Melbourne is in desperate need of a win to get its season back on track.
kangaroos.com.au has all the information you need to know ahead of the big game.
MATCH-DAY PARTNER
Jim's Cleaning
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Jim’s Cleaning can help with home and office cleaning as well as domestic and commercial cleaning. Jim’s caters for both home and business owners and provides six specialist cleaning divisions to ensure that your home, car or commercial property is clean from top to bottom, inside and out.
For more information please call Franchisor Bill Cobanoglu on 0402 753 098 or email bill@jimscleaning.net.au
ENTERTAINMENT
Kids’ Zone
The North Melbourne Kids’ Zone is located outside Gate 5 at every Etihad Stadium home game. With handball and goal-kicking drills, it is a great way for families to start the day.
Be sure to get there early and look out for the free face painting. NMFC mascot Kanga will also make a special appearance.
All-New Mazda BT-50 Ultimate Fan Zone
Mazda and North Melbourne have teamed up in 2012 to offer members a not-to-be-missed VIP match-day experience. With thanks to the All-New Mazda BT-50, one lucky member and three guests will have the opportunity to sit on Level 2 in luxurious leather recliners to watch the match from the Ultimate Fan Zone.
As part of this exciting experience, the winner will also visit the North change-rooms pre-match, as well as receiving a Mazda pack and full catering.
Nicole Adams, a lifetime NMFC supporter, will be sitting in the seats for the Round 9 clash.
By scanning your membership card at any North home match in Melbourne, you’ll automatically be entered into the draw to win for the upcoming home game.
The All-New Mazda BT-50, where More is More.
Blades Superboot Challenge
Thanks to Blades, North Melbourne will be running a goal kicking challenge for kids prior to every home game.
Each child selected will get four shots at goal, each from a more difficult angle and the child with the most goals wins a special Blades NMFC pack.
MEMBERSHIP
Season Ticket & Social Club GA Members
All North Melbourne Season Ticket members & Social Club members without a reserved seat will be able to access the general admission areas on Level 3 by scanning their 2012 membership card.
Alternatively, upgrade your ticket to a reserved seat by pre-booking through Ticketmaster or at the ticket booth at Etihad Stadium.
Membership collections & queries
If you have not received your 2012 membership, head to the Gate 5 membership marquee. We recommend arriving early to avoid delays.
Membership Marquee locations
Membership marquees will be located on the footbridge and Gate 5 from 10.30am for membership sales, member merchandise sales, queries and cap, lanyard and ticket wallet collections.
Membership Merchandise clearance sale
Exclusive member merchandise will be on sale this Sunday from the footbridge. Polo shirts $20, blankets & scarves $10 each or two for $15.
MERCHANDISE
The Roo Shop
Official club merchandise will be available from Roo Shop outlets on the footbridge and inside Gate 7.
SEATING
Cheer Squad
The North Cheer Squad will be located in Level 1 Aisle 25.
North End GA Bay
Members who have purchased a North End GA Bay membership package are invited to purchase guest passes (subject to availability).
Passes are strictly limited to two per member and cost $10 for an adult and $5 for a junior. Please note, the guest pass does not include admission to the ground.
To purchase a North End GA Bay guest pass please contact the Membership Services Centre on 1300 KANGAS (1300 526 427) or visit one of the membership marquees or the Social Club Victory Room.
SOCIAL CLUB
Social Club Victory Room
The Victory Room will be open from 11.30am for all Social Club, Archer’s Legends Club, Schimma Platinum Club and Premiership Club members.
A buffet and bar service is available prior to the match.
Please display your 2012 Social Club medallion when accessing the Victory Room.
Victory Room Social Club post-match functions
A post-match interview with a couple of players will take place approximately 30- 45 minutes after the match.
Social Club guest passes
Non Social Club North Melbourne members are also invited to attend the Social Club pre and post-match.
A guest pass fee applies at a cost of $10 for an adult and $5 for a child. It can be pre-purchased through the club (starting from the Monday prior to the game) or purchased on the day from the membership marquees or in the Victory Room.
Premiership Club, Schimma Platinum Club, Archer’s Legends Club & Social Club members can purchase Social Club guest passes for non members the week prior to the game at a cost of $15 each for an Adult and $10 for a child with a limit of two per member.
Passes can be purchased from the Membership Services Counter at Aegis Park, by phoning 1300 KANGAS (1300 526 427) or by visiting one of the membership marquees or the Victory Room on match day.
Please note - opposition supporter gear must be removed prior to entering the room.
Premiership Room
The North Melbourne Premiership Room will be open from 11.30am this Sunday for Premiership Club and Schimma Platinum Club members.
Guest passes can be purchased by Premiership Club members for $65 and includes reserved seating for members and their guest/s. Schimma Platinum
Club members can purchase a guest pass for $25 for room access only.
A sit down two-course meal is also available in the Premiership Room, however bookings are essential and close by 10am the Wednesday prior to each match.
Bar service will be available from 11.30am and will be open up to two hours after match.
To purchase a Premiership Room guest pass please contact the Membership Services Centre on 1300 KANGAS (1300 526 427) or visit one of the membership marquees on the match day (room access only).
Dress code is neat casual.
Premiership Room entertainment
Premiership Room entertainment for Round 9 will feature MC Geoff Poulter interviewing 1977 premiership player Steven Icke.
Entertainment will also include First Goal competition with the chance to win a 2012 signed team guernsey and the Intencity Kid Zone, offering free interactive video games as well as face painting for children of all ages.
COMMUNITY
Huddle Bays
As part of the club’s community engagement through The Huddle’s programs, nearly 1,000 individuals from a variety of backgrounds will be experiencing AFL football for the first time on Sunday.
Seated in The Huddle Bays on Level 1 of the North End will be groups from Corpus Christ Primary School, Wyndham Park Primary School, Our Lady of the Southern Cross Primary School, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, NMFC Girls Academy and The Grange College.
FOLLOW THE GAME LIVE
Mobile app
North Melbourne’s official App for iPhone® and Android (TM) is now available and features live scores, news and video. It’s your very own in-game companion. Click here to download
Website and social media
Can’t make it to the game? Don’t miss a second of the action with kangaroos.com.au providing live scores, behind-the-scenes photos, pre-match analysis and more.
The club’s Facebook and Twitter (#aflnorthlions) pages also invites discussion from North Melbourne fans during the match.
