Essendon vs. Hawthorn
Saturday 25 March
7:25pm (AEDT)
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Gates Open:
5:00pm. We encourage fans to arrive early, especially if they are not participating in Our Comeback March to the 'G, as the expected crowd is 80,000 and delays are expected. Further updates can be found here.
Membership:
Member Services will be located in the “Club Hub” at Gate 3 from 5:30PM until quarter time for all sales, enquiries and collections.
Tickets:
Ticket information is available here. Flexi members are strongly encouraged to upgrade to a reserved seat to avoid long ticket queues and disappointment on the night.
It is recommended that you hold a reserved seat for this game as GA areas are limited. The below areas are subject to change, more information can be found here.
ESSENDON v HAWTHORN – SATURDAY MARCH 25 @ 19:25 | ||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 2A | Level 4 |
Ponsford Stand | Not Available | Not Available | N/A | Q29-Q36 |
Olympic Stand | Not Available | Not Available | N/A | Q49-Q55 Rows AA-MM |
Southern Stand | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Q1-Q6 |
Cheer squad Allocations: Essendon – M3 Rows A–G Hawthorn – M33 Rows A-S | ||||
Additional information Public reserved seat sales available at all Public Gates, as well as at the Ticketek box office at Gate 3. | ||||
CAMPAIGN: March to the G
Essendon will mark a significant moment in the Club’s Comeback Story with a march to the MCG ahead of the round one blockbuster against Hawthorn. Members and fans will congregate at Birrarung Marr before descending on the MCG in unison. Club Legend Kevin Sheedy and a number of former players, including premiership players, will take part
CAMPAIGN: Dons T-Shirt Give Away
Essendon will recognise the contribution of its members with a special giveaway at the round one blockbuster against Hawthorn. The Club will distribute 18,000 commemorative t-shirts to its reserved seat members ahead of the clash with the Hawks.
Merchandise
Show your True Colours with the brand new 2017 Apparel range! Shop anywhere around the ground or online via bombershop.com.au
Special events
Culinary Chairman’s Function – Olympic Room, Level 2 (MC- George Samios), Chef Adrian Richardson, along with other special guests including Paul Salmon, Terry Daniher, Kevin Sheedy and Dustin Fletcher
High Mark Members Room - Lindsay Hassett, Level 2- half time Q&A with Kevin Sheedy and Dustin Fletcher.
Past Players Function - Miller Room, Level 2- no official formalities
Essendonians Function - Harrison Room, Level 2- special guests include Paul Salmon and players.
Online Coverage:
Essendon fans keep across the Club’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for inner sanctum access and comprehensive match-day coverage. You can also join the conversation on Twitter by using the official hashtags for this match, #AFLDonsHawks and #DonTheSash. Fans are also encouraged to use snapchat and send snaps to @Essendonfc to get your snap on our story.
Twitter:
@EssendonFC
#AFLDonsHawks
#DonTheSash
Facebook:
Instagram:
@EssendonFC
Snapchat:
@essendonfc
TV Broadcast Guide:
VIC – Fox Footy (LIVE) @ 19:00, Channel 7 (LIVE) @ 19:00
SA - Fox Footy & Channel 7 (LIVE) @ 18:50
WA - Fox Footy & 7mate (LIVE) @ 16:20 & 16:00 respectively
QLD - Fox Footy (LIVE) @ 18:30
NSW - Fox Footy & 7mate (LIVE) @ 19:30
Radio Broadcast Guide:
Melbourne –
Triple M 19:20 - 22:30
3AW 1915-2300
ABC 1920-2230
Gstand Digital 1920-2230
Adelaide –
Triple M 1850-2200
FIVEaa 1850-2200
(via CROC)
ABC 1850-2200
Gstand Digital 1850-2200
Perth –
6PR 1720-2000 (via 3AW)
ABC 1620-1930
Gstand Digital 1620-1930
Sydney –
Triple M 1920-2230
Brisbane –
Nil
Canberra -
Nil
Hobart -
Triple M 1920-2230
ABC 1920-2230
Darwin -
ABC 1750-2100
Regional -
CROCMEDIA 1920-2400
K ROCK 1800-2230
