MATCH-DAY PARTNER

Blades is the official match day partner for Saturday's match. Blades is the official apparel and boot partner of North Melbourne and innovators and specialists in football boots and licensed apparel.

As inventors of the original bladed sole in the 1980's, Blades continues to remain at the forefront of technology, offering products that provide superior performance, support control and comfort.

The Kangaroos thank Blades for their continued partnership and support.

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.

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 11:00am 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 Saturday afternoon from the footbridge. XXS and XS Polo shirts $20, blankets $5 and scarves $10 each or 2 for $15.

MEMBERS’ APPRECIATION GAME

Round 18 is Members’ Appreciation Game. The club takes this opportunity to thank every one of our 2012 members. More than 33,500 fans have signed up; a new match-day membership record.

To celebrate this milestone, the NMFC is giving you the chance to win a brand new Mazda BT-50. Just scan your membership at the game and you are automatically entered into the draw.

If you scanned your membership card at previous matches this year, you’ll receive an extra entry.

The more games you've attended, the greater your chance of winning.

But remember, you must be at the game this Saturday to win.

ENTERTAINMENT

Kids’ Zone
The Kanga’s Kids’ Club will be open outside Gate 5 from 12pm. Kids can test their skills in handpassing and kicking, enjoy free face painting and giveaways or hang out with Kanga and North Melbourne players.

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.

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.

There are also multiple specials available from the merchandise stands including 20 per cent off adult and youth NMFC hoodies, 20 per cent off adult spray jackets and the 1999 Finals Victory Pack for just $15.

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 12:00pm 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 pre-match interview with an injured or VFL player will take place approximately 1:30pm.

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 12:00pm on 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 12:00pm 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.

LEASEPLAN CARN THE KIDS

Saturday is the fourth and final Carn the Kids match for 2012, proudly hosted by LeasePlan in partnership with North Melbourne.

LeasePlan's Carn the Kids program gives fun days out to kids who might otherwise miss out and has provided over 20,000 kids and carers with these opportunities over the last 10 years.

LeasePlan, Carn the Kids and North Melbourne have worked together since 2009 to host over 3,000 kids at North games, complete with player visits, meat pies, drinks, face painting and showbags.

The club thanks LeasePlan for their continued support and partnership and has enjoyed sharing the 10th anniversary of Carn the Kids in 2012.

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