Dreamtime at the ‘G
Saturday, 7.40pm
MCG
The Bombers will look to continue their impressive start to season 2011 when they take on a much improved Richmond at the MCG on Saturday in the annual Dreamtime at the ‘G clash.
The Dreamtime game is part of the AFL’s broader Indigenous Round and celebrates the contribution of indigenous people to Australian football and their importance in the growth of the game. Now entering its seventh year, Dreamtime at the ‘G has become a showcase event on the AFL calendar.
Gates Open
Gates to the MCG will be open from 3.45pm onwards.
Curtain Raiser – U23 Northern vs Southern Rio Tinto Cup 4.00pm
Ticketing Information
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster by clicking here.
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne Channel 10, 7.30pm (30min delay)
Adelaide Channel 10, 8.30pm (2hr delay)
Perth Channel 10, 6.30pm (90min delay)
Sydney/NSW Channel 10, 10.30pm (3.5hr delay)
Brisbane/QLD Fox Sports Plus, 7.30pm (live)
VIC/SA/WA regional markets have broadly the same telecast times as the state capital city, except where specified. TAS & NT have broadly the same telecast times as VIC.
Radio Broadcast Guide
Melbourne 3AW, Triple M
Adelaide Triple M, FIVEaa
Perth 6PR, NIRS
Brisbane NIRS
Darwin NIRS
Gold Coast NIRS
Regional CROC
Broadcast Guide: Other Location
For other locations across the country and around the world click here.
Live Online Coverage
To follow the game live and chat with other Essendon fans click here.
To follow all the action via Twitter with full commentary, stats, scores and chat click here.
Use the #afltigersdons hash tag to participate in the conversation
To follow The Long Walk via Twitter for updates from the 2010 Long Walk (1-6pm at Federation Square) click here.
Use the #longwalk hash tag throughout the night.
Facebook
To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook click here.
It’s Festival time in the Northern Territory and as part of the celebrations, Essendon fans have the chance to win a trip for two to the NT.
All you have to do to win is head to the 'Dreamtime at the ‘G' match on Saturday night, put on a beanie at half time, and you could be on your way to Festival Territory!
The competition will take place at the start of half-time, so make sure you are in your seat with a beanie on and watching the big screen for your chance to win! Click here for more details.
Dreamtime at the G Running Sheet
4.00pm Curtain-raiser match commences
4.00pm Long Walk activities commence at Federation Square
5.50pm Long Walk leaves Federation Square for the MCG
6.20pm Walkers arrive at MCG
7.00pm Pre-match entertainment commences (17 mins)
7.04pm 600 walkers enter the MCG as part of pre-match entertainment
7.35pm Welcome to Country Ceremony performed by Aunty Joy Murphy-Wandin
7.40pm Match commences
8.50pm (appx) Half Time
10.15pm (appx) Match concludes. Presentation of the Yiooken award
