Friday July 13, 7.50pm
Etihad Stadium
MATCH-DAY PARTNER
Mazda is the official match-day partner for Friday night’s match. BT-50 stress footballs will be handed at the Gate 5 Fan Zone before the match.
You could also win a trip for two to the Motor Show in Sydney including accommodation, flights and spending money by entering Mazda’s SMS competition.
Simply text the word Mazda to 13 83 98 (13 TEXT). Mazda will SMS you back with some simple instructions for your chance to win.
Full terms and conditions: mazda.com.au/northmelbcomp_tscs.
Cost per SMS for this competition is 25c.
MEMBERSHIP
Season Ticket and Social 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.
Important information - Carlton Football Club has an away member allocation on Level 3.
The location of these seats is between aisles 4-26, rows A-F. These rows will be reserved and not accessible to general admission members.
A large crowd is anticipated so we recommend arriving early.
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 membership marquee located on the footbridge.
Membership marquee locations
A membership marquee will be located on the footbridge from 5pm for membership sales, member merchandise sales, queries and cap, lanyard and ticket wallet collections.
Membership merchandise clearance sale
Exclusive member merchandise will again be on sale this Friday night from the footbridge. Polo shirts $20, blankets $5 and scarves $10 each or 2 for $15.
ENTERTAINMENT
Barry Cable - Hall of Fame Legend
North Melbourne will honour the latest player to be elevated to AFL Hall of Fame Legend status - Barry Cable.
Cable played 115 games for North Melbourne including the club’s first two premierships in 1975 and 1977.
A fast-running rover who was brilliant with handball, Cable won the Syd Barker medal in 1970 and is a member of the North Melbourne Kangaroos Team of the Century.
Cable's career will be celebated with a lap of honour and a commemorative pennant hung from the Southern End.
The Rubens
The North Melbourne Football Club is proud to feature The Rubens as the Friday night live entertainment.
The Rubens are a 4-piece band from Menangle, New South Wales consisting of three brothers and a childhood friend on the drums.
Their debut single ‘Lay It Down’ struck a chord among music buffs and saw them score the Triple J Unearthed spot at Homebake before going on to hit #57 in Triple J’s 2011 Hottest 100 poll.
Keep an eye out for their debut album to be released later in September this year.
Kids’ Zone
The Kanga’s Kids’ Club will be open outside Gate 5 from 6pm. Kids can test their skills in handpassing and kicking, enjoy free face painting and giveaways or hang out with Kanga and North Melbourne players.
Supporters can have their photo taken with players and Kanga, which will then be uploaded on the club's Facebook page. 'Tag' yourself to win.
My Room Children’s Cancer Centre
North Melbourne proudly supports the My Room Children’s Cancer Centre. My Room volunteers will be present outside Etihad Stadium seeking donations. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
MERCHANDISE
Official club merchandise will be available from Roo Shop outlets on the footbridge and inside Gate 7.
Selected memorabilia will also be on display with special once-off discounts on the footbridge.
SEATING
Cheer Squad
The North Cheer Squad will be located on Level 1 in 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 5.45pm 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 function
A post-match interview with selected 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 5.45pm Friday night 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 5.45pm and will be open up to two hours after the 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 16 will feature MC Geoff Poulter interviewing 1996 & 1999 premiership coach Denis Pagan as well as a live acoustic band and first goal competition with the opportunity to win a signed 2012 guernsey.
Room entertainment will also include Intencity Kid Zone, offering free interactive video games as well as face painting for children of all ages.
LEASEPLAN CARN THE KIDS
LeasePlan and Carn the Kids have given 'Fun Days Out' to more than 20,000 kids and carers throughout Australia since 2003. Mascot Wheelie will be at the game, hosting a group of 300 kids and carers attending as part of the Carn the Kids program.
LeasePlan and North Melbourne are now into the fourth year of a wonderful community partnership, hosting over 1000 kids and carers at four Kangaroos’ matches around the country each year. These are kids who might normally miss out on a fun day at the footy.
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 (#aflnorthblues) pages also invites discussion from North Melbourne fans during the match.
