All the important information you need to know ahead of our final home match for season 2017.
Round 20
North Melbourne v Collingwood
Saturday, August 5
Etihad Stadium
Gates open: 3.15pm
First bounce (VFL): 3.45pm
First bounce (AFL): 7.25pm
Match day partner: Mazda
Broadcaster: Seven
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Don’t miss North Melbourne’s last home match for 2017. Tickets start at $25 for an adult with reserved seating available from only $30.
VFL Curtain-Raiser
Etihad Stadium will host a VFL/AFL double-header on Saturday as Werribee takes on Collingwood’s VFL side prior to the North v Collingwood AFL match.
Several of the Roos’ best youngsters will be in action in the curtain-raiser, with North members able to watch the game free with their 2017 membership entitlements.
The first bounce will be at 3.45pm.
Partners
Match day partner
Mazda is proud to be the Round 20 match day partner for Saturday night’s match against Collingwood.
Keep an eye out at quarter-time for the Mazda Millionaire activation in which one lucky contestant will kick for $1 million.
The winner of Mazda Millionaire Angela Kelly, has nominated her brother Luke to take the kick. Luke must hit the point post on the full from 40 metres to take home the cash.
Membership Partner – Powershop
Round 20 is Member Recognition Round at the North Melbourne Football Club.
To celebrate, Official Membership Partner Powershop will be giving away food and soft drink vouchers to over 50 members to say thank you.
Keep an eye out for a number of other appreciation initiatives around the ground including lighting projections, big-screen activity, player interviews and more.
DonateLife week
North Melbourne, in partnership with all AFL Clubs and the Organ Transplant Authority, is pleased to announce its support for DonateLife Week (July 30 – August 6), with a joint goal of promoting and increasing organ and tissue donor registrations in Australia.
DonateLife Week aims to encourage Australians to make their donation decision count by joining the Australian Organ Donor Register online to help end the wait for the 1,400 Australians and their families waiting for a life-saving transplant.
Keep an eye out for a number of initiatives in support of DonateLife week.
For more information on how you can register, visit donatelife.gov.au
Celebrating 1977 – Premiership Reunion
40 years ago North celebrated its second premiership, but not before a remarkable Grand Final draw and subsequent replay against Collingwood.
On Saturday night, North will pay tribute to its premiership stars at Etihad Stadium. The '77 team will be in the change-rooms before the match, before being honoured as the club's "Homecoming Heroes" on the ground.
The players will be interviewed, before forming a Guard of Honour as Jack Ziebell leads the team through the banner.
NMFC.com.au will release a special video tribute on the 1977 Grand Final later this week. Stay tuned.
Merchandise
Visit the Roo Shop at Etihad Stadium this Saturday for all your North merchandise at four locations within the ground.
- Inside Gate 3 (Level 1)
- Inside Gate 5 (Level 1)
- Inside Gate 7 (Level 1)
As part of Member Appreciation Round, 20% off all apparel is available to members at the Roo Shop upon presentation of their 2017 member card.
Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the newly released The Shinboners Book: The History of the North Melbourne Kangaroos Football Club for only $50. Stock is limited.
Membership and Ticketing
Member access
This week's match is a designated home game with match-day members able to access the venue by scanning their card at the gate.
General Admission members can find a seat in any the designated General Admission areas on Level 3.
General admission members are encouraged to take advantage of this week’s exclusive offer and upgrade their general admission ticket to a level 2 reserved seat for only $15. Click here to upgrade now.
Please note offer closes 5pm, Friday August 4. Full price upgrades will be available at the gate on match day.
Reserved seat tickets available from only $30
You can purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com.au or by calling 136 100.
Match-day enquiries
Membership representatives will be located at the Membership Hub outside Gate 5 for membership sales, general enquiries and scarf/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.
Food and drink options are available for purchase in the room. Reservations are not required.
Social Club
All members are invited to attend receive access into the Social Club post-match (Victory Room, Level 1) to enjoy trivia, raffle, door prizes and player appearances.
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 eight home games 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
We understand sometimes even the most loyal and passionate members may not be able to make it to every home game in a season. The seat return program 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 Ticketmaster, you will receive credit towards 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.
Member Code of Conduct
While barracking and supporting the club is a vital part of the game, 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.