Sydney Swans Chief Executive Andrew Ireland said the 2016 AFL fixture is a huge win for Swans fans.
“With Swans matches being played in stadiums in all states in 2016 this truly is a great draw for our members and supporters,” Ireland said.
“It’s really exciting for our club that we can be involved in the celebration of culture, inclusion and diversity and the commemoration of our heritage in 2016.
“The annual Marngrook match to kick off the newly named Sir Doug Nicholls Round will once again be a terrific community event while playing in the first Pride Match against St Kilda is a great initiative and something we’re proud to be part of.
“We requested a good number of games in Melbourne in 2016 and we’re fortunate our Victorian fans will be able to see the team in action six times next season.
“While we’ve been scheduled three matches at ANZ Stadium in the last year of our contract, as the AFL said earlier in the week, the club is open to relocating the fixtures to the SCG if future negotiations made this possible.
“With a record 48,000 members on board this year and with huge games scheduled at home and in fact all around the country, we’re expecting matches to be in high demand in 2016.
“The best way to guarantee a seat in the stands at home or while we’re interstate is by becoming a member of the Sydney Swans in 2016.
“With membership packages to suit everyone, we look forward to welcoming all to the Sydney Swans family next year and beyond.”
Sydney Swans 2016 Memberships are officially on sale on Monday, November 2 at membership.sydneyswans.com.au or by calling 1300 663 819.
Swans members will have the opportunity to win a brand new Volkswagen in 2016 by recruiting their friends and family through the Nominate Your Mate(s) program while Swans members who pay for their membership using Swans Smart Pay will go in the running to win the ultimate 2016 Grand Final experience thanks to Citi.
Highlights of the club’s 2016 fixture include:
- Annual Marngrook match to kick off Sir Doug Nicholls Round against North Melbourne at the SCG.
- Eight Victorian teams to play the Swans at home – Collingwood, Essendon, North Melbourne, Melbourne, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn, Carlton and Richmond. The three remaining home matches are against cross-town rivals GWS, West Coast and Port Adelaide.
- Five matches in Victoria plus a NAB Challenge match. Two matches at the MCG.
- Final match of the home-and-away season to be played in Sydney against Richmond.
- Playing in the first Pride Match for premiership points against St Kilda.
- Hosting West Coast at the SCG over the ANZAC Day long weekend to play for the HMAS Sydney II Trophy.
- The Swans will play Hawthorn, North Melbourne, GWS, Richmond and Carlton twice.
- Interstate matches in Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Melbourne.
- The Swans’ home fixtures include 3x Saturday twilight, 3x Saturday afternoon, 2x Sunday afternoon, 1x Friday night, 1x Thursday night, 1 x Saturday night, Rd23 TBC.
- All Swans matches in 2016 will be broadcast live on Channel 7/7mate in NSW and nationally on Foxtel.
