Attempting to rebound from a disappointing loss to Sydney, North Melbourne is back at its home ground at Etihad Stadium to take on Gold Coast on Saturday at 4:40pm. kangaroos.com.au has all the off field information you need.

Gates open at 3pm.

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.

NMFC reserved seat holders

North Melbourne reserved seat holders are encouraged to check the reserved seating allocation on their membership card prior to attending on Saturday to ensure it is correct. If you have any queries please call 1300 KANGAS (526 427) or email membership@kangaroos.com.au

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, Gate 5 and Gate 7 from 2.00pm for membership sales, member merchandise sales, queries and cap, lanyard and ticket wallet collections.

MERCHANDISE

Official club merchandise will be available from Roo Shop outlets on the Footbridge and inside Gate 7.

Roo Shop Sale

Everyone at the game will receive 1% off for every 1,000 people who attend the game (rounded up or down to the nearest even thousand). For example, if there is 18,600 people at the game, the discount will be 19%.

The discount will be applicable at the game from HALF TIME ONWARDS at all Roo Shop outlets (not AFL stores).

2012 NMFC Members who attend the game will then be eligible for the discount until the end of the week (5.00pm, Friday 4th May) following the game, simply by providing their member details in the Roo Shop at Aegis Park.

The discount cannot be used in addition to the 10% off members already receive and excludes selected memorabilia.

SEATING

Cheersquad

The North cheersquad 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 2 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 3pm 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 Drew Petrie, Leigh Adams and Ben Cunnington will take place in the Victory Room 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 3pm this Saturday 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 3pm 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 5 will feature MC Geoff Poulter interviewing 1975 and 1977 premiership player Frank Gumbleton.

Entertainment will also include a First Goal competition, Intencity Kids Zone - offering free interactive video games as well as face painting for children of all ages.

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 and North players.

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, receive a Mazda pack and full catering.

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 Melbourne home game.

Jamie Mickelson, an Archer’s Legends member, was the lucky Round 3 winner and will be enjoying the Round 5 match from the BT-50 Ultimate Fan Zone.

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.

Huddle Bays

As part of NMFC’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.

Seated in The Huddle Bays on Level 1 of the North End are groups from AFL Northern Territory, Mossfiel Primary School, Manorvale Primary School, Islamic Information & Services Network of Australasia and International students from Victoria University.

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.

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 (#aflnorthsuns) pages also invites discussion from North Melbourne fans during the match.