Round 14
Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne
Saturday, June 23
Etihad Stadium
First bounce: 7.25pm (AEST)
Gates open: 3.00pm (AEST)
VFL Curtain Raiser – Round 12
Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne
First bounce: 3.30pm (AEST)
North and the Bulldogs will be taking part in the inaugural “Harmony Game,” celebrating the diverse cultures that play, support, and umpire the game.
TV
- Live on FOX FOOTY & Channel 7
Radio
- Triple M, SEN, ABC Radio, ABC Grandstand
Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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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.
Harmony Game Performance
As part of celebrations for the 2018 Harmony Game, the Western Bulldogs & North Melbourne will hold a flag ceremony pre-game that celebrates 10 countries that have a major presence through our community, community programs and around Victoria. There will be giant flags walked around the ground by members of each country along with Chinese Lion dancers, music and other entertainment. Make sure you are in your seats before the game to see this incredible performance that highlights the Western Bulldogs & North Melbourne’s diverse communities.
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!
- Woolworths fresh fruit zone
Member Access
This week's match is a designated replacement home match with match-day members (except flexi members) able to access the venue by scanning their card at the gate.
Members can find a seat in any of the designated General Admission areas on Level 1 (Aisles 44-47 & Aisles 1-7) or Level 3 (anywhere, except Aisles 36-38).
Match-day Enquiries
Membership representatives will be located in the Away Hub outside Gate 5 for membership sales, general enquiries and scarf or cap collection.
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.
Merchandise will be located in the Away Hub outside of Gate 5 until Quarter Time.
This week the team will be wearing the alternate guernsey, this will be available to purchase at the Away Hub with all members receiving 10% off, or you can secure yours today by clicking here.
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