Gates open at 11.00am
SATURDAY TRAINING
It will be an early start for the traveling party on Saturday morning with the Kangaroos players and coaches set to head straight to Blundstone Arena from the airport.
Autograph and photo opportunities will be available with all your favourite players as Brad Scott puts the final touches on his team’s preparations for the clash against the Giants.
Blundstone Arena, Saturday at 11.30am.
MEMBERSHIP AND MERCHANDISE
TAS Season Ticket & Victorian TAS GA upgrades
All NMFC Tasmanian Season Ticket members & Social Club members without a reserved seat will be able to access the general admission areas by scanning their 2012 membership cards at the turnstiles.
With a large crowd anticipated, we recommend you arrive early.
Alternatively, you can upgrade your ticket to a reserved seat by pre-booking through Ticketek, calling 132 849 or at the ticket booth at Blundstone Arena on the day (subject to availability - not recommended).
NMFC reserved seat holders
North Melbourne Football Club reserved seat holders are encouraged to check the reserved seating allocation on their membership card prior to attending to ensure it is correct. If you have any queries about your allocation please call 1300 KANGAS (526 427) or email membership@kangaroos.com.au
Membership collections & queries
If you have not received your 2012 membership yet or have any queries, head to the Northern Gate collection marquee. We recommend arriving early to avoid delays.
Membership Marquee locations
North Melbourne membership marquees will be located outside the Northern & Southern gates and inside near Bay 1 of the Southern Stand from 10.00am for membership sales, member merchandise sales and queries.
Cheersquad
The North Melbourne cheer squad will be located in Southern Stand Aisle 7.
Exclusive Member Social Club
North Melbourne Football Club members have exclusive access to the Member’s Social Club located at the indoor cricket centre before and after the match. Show your 2012 membership card for access (subject to availability).
Following the match, selected players will be on hand.
Numbers are strictly limited - arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Merchandise
Official North Melbourne Football Club merchandise will be available from the Roo Shop outlets inside the Northern Gate entrance, inside the Southern Gate entrance and inside the Southern Stand (between bay 6-8).
TRANSPORT
Click here for the Metro Route Map
Click here for the Boundary Rider timetable
PARKING
The free Metro "Park and Ride" system is being used with buses running from Kingston, Glenorchy, the Hobart CBD and Rosny Park to Church Street.
To allow buses and patrons easy and safe access to the entrance, Church Street (between Scott Street and Beach Street) and Derwent Street (between Park Street and Douglas Street) will be closed to general traffic. Local residents, DDA permit holders, service vehicles, buses and taxis will be allowed vehicular access under direction of the traffic control officers.
Clearly signed private vehicle "Drop Off and Pick Up" areas will be provided in Douglas Street and Scott Street. These areas will allow easy drop off and pick up access for private vehicles bringing patrons to the ground. Free parking is provided in the South Street Reserve which is only a short walk.
RACT TRAVELWORLD
The RACT is supporting AFL football in Tasmania as the match-day sponsor for all North Melbourne home games at Blundstone Arena.
A strong supporter of football in Tasmania for many years, the RACT has devised an exciting program for fans attending the match to make this historic day at the footy a memorable experience.
The RACT Insurance blimp will deliver the game day ball to the centre of Blundstone Arena, in a first for an AFL football game in Tasmania.
RACT Fan Zone
This innovative program for fans on match day located inside the main gate at Blundstone Arena includes:
- Free face painting and a photo booth where fans can get pictures with their favourite stars
- Game day courtesy packs for RACT members who won tickets to the match through the RACT. The packs include everything to make a day at the footy more enjoyable, including a poncho if it’s wet.
- Game day SMS competition to win a North Melbourne Guernsey.
- Banners and soft footballs.
- In addition, RACT Members with pre-paid tickets can gain access to the ground via the RACT Member Entrance at the Northern gate entrance, by showing their RACT member card.
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 for more information.
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 (#aflnorthgiants) pages will also be welcoming discussion from North Melbourne fans during the match.
