Round 7
Richmond v Sydney Swans
Saturday May 12, 2012
4.40pm AEST,
MCG
Gate opening:
Public/AFL members: 10.45am
MCC members: 10.45am
Broadcast Information
This game will be shown live on Fox Footy at 4.30pm AEST.
For further broadcasting information please click here.
You can get live updates on Saturday afternoon’s game against Richmond from the Swans Official Facebook (facebook.com/sydneyswans) and Twitter (twitter.com/sydneyswans) sites.
Download the Official Sydney Swans App on your iPhone (through the App Store) or Android phone (through Google Plus) to receive live stats on the game and to get all the post match reaction from John Longmire and Swans players in the rooms.
Ticketing Information
Members can scan their memberships through Gates 1, 3, 4 or 5 and sit in General Admission areas. Members who wish to obtain a reserved seat can upgrade through Ticketek at an additional cost by providing there 12 digit barcode number.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek on 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Membership
2012 Sydney Swans memberships are now available. Sign up for your 2012 Sydney Swans membership outside Gate 1 at the MCG from 2pm. The Membership Marquee will close after the first bounce, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
All members who have renewed their 2012 membership between Tuesday May 1 and Wednesday May 9 will have their membership packs available for collection at Gate 1 Membership Marquee.
Cap Collection
Redeem your 2012 membership entitlements outside Gate 1 or 5 at the MCG from 2pm. Your redemption voucher can be found at the bottom of your 2012 membership letter. Please present this to staff at the cap collection marquee. Please note that goods cannot be redeemed without this voucher. The cap collection marquee will close after the first bounce, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
After Match Function
There will be a members-only after match function following the game. Please feel free to join us in the Ponsford Atrium, Level 2 of the Ponsford Stand.
To obtain entry, your 2012 membership card must be shown to security at the door. No card, no entry. Entry is subject to capacity
Cheer Squad
The Sydney Swans Cheer Squad will be Located in M33 at the Ponsford Stand end of the ground.
Transport
Train
There are two train stations close to the MCG, both within walking distance.
Jolimont is north of the ground and is approx a 5 min walk from the venue. From any railway station in the CBD, take the Hurstbridge or Epping lines.
Richmond is on the south-eastern side of the MCG and is a slightly longer walk than Jolimont station. From any railway station in the CBD, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
Tram
Two services connect Flinders Street with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade.
Both the No. 75 (City-Vermont South) and No. 48 (City-North Balwyn) stop just outside the MCG.
The No. 70 (City-Wattle Park) detours from Flinders Street along Swan Street and it's a short walk across the footbridge to the ground.
For further transport information please visit http://ptv.vic.gov.au
