Ticketing for 2023

[bornadog]

2023 TOYOTA AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON - TICKETING INFORMATION

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Tickets for round 1- 15 of the 2023 Toyota Premiership Season will officially go on sale for Members on Tuesday February 21st.

Members will have an exclusive 24-hour window to upgrade and purchase tickets before they go on sale to the General Public on Wednesday February 22nd.

Reserved Seat & General Admission can scan into the Marvel Stadium using their barcoded membership card or through their digital membership card via the Western Bulldogs Official App. More information on Mobile Ticketing can be found here..

GA members also have the option to also upgrade their ticket to a reserved seat via Ticketmaster using their barcode for a fee.

Flexi Members can redeem to level 1 or level 2 for $10 using their barcode and access the venue through a digital ticket. Flexi members can access general admission areas using their digital membership card within the app. More information on flexible memberships can be found here. (https://membership.westernbulldogs.com.au/member-info/digital-card-2)

Members who hold away access, can scan into MCG or Marvel stadium using either their physical or digital membership card. Away members can also upgrade to a reserved seat by using their barcode via Ticketek or Ticketmaster.

Have a question? contact us here or via phone on 1300 46 36 47

HOME MEMBERS/FANS - MARVEL STADIUM ON SALE INFORMATION

Tickets for Round 2, 3, 7, 12 & 13 are on sale now!

ROUND 2 - WESTERN BULLDOGS V ST KILDA

Saturday 25 March, 7:25pm, Marvel Stadium

ROUND 3 - WESTERN BULLDOGS V BRISBANE LIONS

Thursday 30 March, 7:20pm, Marvel Stadium

ROUND 7 - WESTERN BULLDOGS V HAWTHORN

Sunday 29 April, 4:35pm, Marvel Stadium

ROUND 12 - WESTERN BULLDOGS V GEELONG

Friday 03 June, 7:25pm, Marvel Stadium

ROUND 13 - WESTERN BULLDOGS V PORT ADELAIDE

Saturday 30 July, 7:50pm, Marvel Stadium

GET TICKETS HERE (https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/western-bulldogs-tickets/artist/1055618)

MARS STADIUM MATCHES BALLARAT- ON SALE INFORMATION

ROUND 10 - WESTERN BULLDOGS V ADELAIDE CROWS

Saturday 20 May, 2:10pm, Mars Stadium

Ballarat members can access Mars Stadium by scanning either their barcoded membership card or digital membership card.

All other WB members will need to purchase a ticket via Ticketmaster to access the match.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday February 28th for WB Members & Wednesday 01 March for General Public.

TICKET LINKS TBC*

INTERSTATE MEMBERS - ON SALE INFORMATION

ROUND 5 - PORT ADELAIDE V WESTERN BULLDOGS - MAGIC ROUND

Saturday 15th April, 7:50pm, Adelaide Oval

Tickets for this match are currently exhausted. Should further tickets become available, they will be released via Ticketek on a date to be announced.

Corporate Hospitality packages remain available through the AFL Event Office at afl.com.au/eventoffice

ROUND 6 - FREMANTLE V WESTERN BULLDOGS

Friday 21st April, 6:10pm (ACST), Optus Stadium

WA Interstate Members can use their barcode to redeem a complimentary seat for the game.

WA Members will receive an email prior to the on sale with more information.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday February 28th!

TICKET LINKS TBC*

ROUND 8 - GWS V WESTERN BULLDOGS

Saturday 6th May, 7:25pm (AEST), Manuka Oval

NSW & ACT Interstate Members can use their barcode to redeem a complimentary seat for the game.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday Feb 22nd!

TICKET LINKS TBC*

ROUND 11 - GOLD COAST SUNS V WESTERN BULLDOGS (DARWIN)

Saturday 27th May, 6:55pm (AEST), TIO Stadium

NT Interstate Members can use their barcode to redeem a complimentary seat for the game.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday March 1st!

[bornadog]

Tickets for Melbourne game on sale now for MCC, club members and AFL Reserve

[Eastdog]

Got my ticket for Round 1. General admission. Go Dogs!

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

I might go to Darwin this year last time I went Zeph Skinner took a speccy so it’s been a while

[bornadog]

As a Western Bulldogs member, you are eligible to purchase a ticket for our Round 10 match against Adelaide Crows at Mars Stadium (Saturday 20th May – 2:10pm) through our exclusive member ticketing pre-sale.

Below is everything you need to know to secure your ticket:

Tickets on-sale
Tuesday 28th February at 12:00pm (AEDT)

1. Your member barcode
You will require your member barcode to access pre-sale for the Round 10 match against Adelaide. Your barcode can be found on the back of your membership card or below.

2. Booking tickets to sit with family and friends  
Members will be able to book up to two (2) tickets per barcode. If you plan to book tickets for multiple family members, or to secure seats with friends that are not members you will be able to do this during the general public on sale on Wednesday 1st March at 12:00pm (AEDT).  

3. Digital ticketing only, member cards won’t get you access 
For non-Ballarat Members accessing Mars stadium, you will need to use the digital ticket issued to you by Ticketmaster. However, for Marvel Stadium matches you will be able to scan in via your physical membership card.

Accessible Ticketing
Patrons requiring accessible seating will have the option to call Ticketmaster hotline 1300 446 925 or complete the form on Ticketmaster website. (https://click.e.westernbulldogs.com.au/?qs=cc0af15025aef8e4db4fa9799fef994b3267d3576b03105e1167b479 efef7311dcebd723b6d10ecd1cfa85c4296533d53a9fe879222b0e09)
The Ticketmaster Accessible Bookings team are available 9am – 5pm (AEDT) Monday to Sunday. 
  
Have you got any further questions?   
If you have any further questions regarding away match access, or using your 2023 match, please email  membership@westernbulldogs.com.au or visit our online FAQs. (https://click.e.westernbulldogs.com.au/?qs=cc0af15025aef8e401830b0c94b8245ff04ca8df1f6f86e86ba43467 851e6e90301dd43bb4c288d82bc1b10bdd202fdfdf75642cd601b5ab)

[Danny the snakeman]

Got my freo v dogs rd6 tics today

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Got my freo v dogs rd6 tics today

That makes two of us.

First time visiting WA, let's hope it's worth it!

[bornadog]

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UPGRADE YOUR MEMBER TICKETS FOR ROUNDS 16 – 23

Tickets for Marvel Stadium matches in Rounds 16 - 23 of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season will go on sale for Members from 10am – 3pm, Thursday 8 June.

As a member, you will have exclusive access to any upgrades and tickets before they become available to the general public at 3pm.

This five-hour on-sale window grants all General Admission & Flexi Members priority access to all Western Bulldogs home games, including the highly anticipated clash against Collingwood in Round 17.

Following strong attendance from Bulldogs fans in recent weeks, our Round 17 match is shaping up to be our biggest crowd for this season. Collingwood always draws a massive crowd, plus for Round 16 and 17 – all kids go free!












Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood: Friday July 7 at 7:50PM
Don't miss your opportunity to get in early, upgrade and secure the best seats before it's too late.











Get your tickets here! (https://click.e.westernbulldogs.com.au/?qs=b3bd069dd879b1a25907347ab6bf85af8852f63bf122409c0fe01d6e 0a359651b68e3eeebc49146220c39c6f995e51e111a9639c46af0569189f c902f4e3c85f)















Reserved Seat & General Admission members can scan into Marvel Stadium for all other matches using their barcoded membership card or through their digital membership card via the Western Bulldogs Official App. More information on mobile ticketing can be found here. (https://click.e.westernbulldogs.com.au/?qs=b3bd069dd879b1a272b15668ef0f43b856caf824c7d03d16cf78a79c f11f5efef94d9e1e0f08ebaf8e5e37179f2a2f579d1828c78f0cac8fe3a5 ca5977966d27)

General Admission members can also upgrade their ticket to a reserved seat via Ticketmaster using their barcode for a fee.

Flexi members can redeem to level 1 or level 2 for $10 using their barcode and access the venue through a digital ticket. Flexi members can access general admission areas using their digital membership card within the app. More information on flexible memberships can be found here (https://click.e.westernbulldogs.com.au/?qs=b3bd069dd879b1a21c30d6920701e1bde21b9e587cbbc73f6a29e24c b8d61cae526000c49d7e3bed65f0823558600203c6f57069b070f1f033f9 9241af12fa3c).

Members who hold away access can scan into MCG or Marvel Stadium away matches using either their physical or digital membership card. However, our Round 19 away match against Essendon has been classified as fully ticketed and members with away access will be required to upgrade to a reserved seat using their barcode via Ticketmaster.

Members who hold interstate memberships will have their on-sale times communicated directly once confirmed, and our Round 20 match at Mars Stadium will go on sale on Friday June 15 at 12:00PM.

Have a question? Contact us here (https://click.e.westernbulldogs.com.au/?qs=b3bd069dd879b1a2342c0e9d66debf51d97cb95ea56a7371c60c965c bb6c9615b63f4dd03e9e20824dc8f2e8aa30db2bc534e02cd22da439b997 fa66c98b25a4) or via phone on 1300 46 36 47.

[Axe Man]

I'm confused. I don't have a reserved seat, just GA. For the Collingwood game it is going to cost me $17 just to reserve a GA seat which I am already entitled to? Is this correct?

Edit: clicking through it looks like the cheapest I can get is $20 for a front of level 3 seat.

[Stevo]

I'm confused. I don't have a reserved seat, just GA. For the Collingwood game it is going to cost me $17 just to reserve a GA seat which I am already entitled to? Is this correct?

Edit: clicking through it looks like the cheapest I can get is $20 for a front of level 3 seat.

Im going to try and contact the club.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Im going to try and contact the club.

So did anyone get any clarity on this? Is rolling up for GA still an option, or was an upgrade needed?

As an aside, people are taking advantage of the kids go free thing. On ticket resell site Tixel there was one user that had over 30 kids GA that they were selling for $10-20. Had already sold most but had another 10 or so listed.

[Grantysghost]

Got this from the club :

GA members will be able to scan into the match using their membership card.

However, we advise that you arrive early to secure a seat as there will only be standing room available once GA seats are filled.

Thanks,
Western Bulldogs Membership Department

[bornadog]

Got this from the club :

GA members will be able to scan into the match using their membership card.

However, we advise that you arrive early to secure a seat as there will only be standing room available once GA seats are filled.

Thanks,
Western Bulldogs Membership Department

On the club website:


Bulldogs Members, don't miss this one! If you have a membership with entry entitlements, you are still able to access the Round 17 game at Marvel Stadium. All Public GA and Reserved seats are now exhausted, and a limited number of Standing Room tickets are still available for the general public.

[Eastdog]

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1366234/round-16-melbourne-travel-disruptions


Round 16: Melbourne travel disruptions
Read below for all the public transport disruptions ahead of our Round 16 clash against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.


As part of Victoria?s Big Build, works will take place this winter on 18 dangerous and congested level crossing removal sites. As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, the widening of the West Gate Freeway and building of the elevated Footscray Road will continue, with works to widen the Dynon Road Bridge also taking place. Meanwhile, there will be intermittent road disruptions due to Northeast Link works, as well as upgrade works on key roads across the state. These works will cause delays on key roads and surrounding areas. Be sure to plan ahead, allow extra time or take an alternative route if possible.

Click here to check the list of major works in metropolitan and regional areas to see which roads will be impacted and when.


Major disruptions on trams - May to July

Route 67

- From 9pm Friday 5 May to last service Tuesday 11 July, buses replace trams between Glen Huntly Tram depot (Stop 53) to Carnegie Terminus (Stop 68).


Route 67

- From 9pm Friday 5 May to last service Tuesday 11 July, buses replace trams between Glen Huntly Tram depot (Stop 53) to Carnegie Terminus (Stop 68).


Routes 11, 12, 30, 35, 48, 96, 109

- From 9pm Friday 30 June to last service Sunday 9 July, no trams run on Collins Street Between Stop 5 Elizabeth Street (Corner Collins/Elizabeth Streets) and D18 Victoria Harbour (Docklands), and on Spencer Street between Stop 124 Batman Park and Stop 1 Bourke Street (Spencer Street).




Major disruptions on metropolitan trains - May to July



Sandringham Line

- From 9pm Monday 29 May to Sunday 4 June, buses replace trains between Parliament and Sandringham.


Frankston/Stony Point Lines

- From 9pm Friday 2 June to early August, buses replace trains on sections of the Frankston Line.

- From 9pm Friday 2 June to early August, buses replace trains between Frankston and Stony Point.
Find out more about the Frankston/Stony Point Line disruptions.


Cranbourne/Pakenham Lines

- From 8pm Wednesday 7 June to last service Wednesday 21 June buses replace trains between Berwick and Pakenham.

- From 9pm Friday 16 June to last service Sunday 23 July on weekends, cross line buses will run between Burnley and Brighton Beach and buses will replace trains between Burnley and Cranbourne and between Burnley and Pakenham.

Find out more about the Cranbourne/Pakenham disruptions.


Belgrave/Lilydale Lines

- From 9pm Tuesday 6 June to Sunday 11 June, buses replace trains between Ringwood and Lilydale. Bus replacements extend to between Blackburn and Belgrave/Lilydale from 8.30pm Friday 9 June to last service Sunday 11 June.


Werribee Line

- From 9pm Friday 23 June to last service Sunday 9 July, buses replace trains between Flagstaff Gardens and Newport. In AM and PM peaks, express trains continue to run to Laverton, although buses will replace trains on the Altona loop in peak times.


Williamstown Line

- From 9pm Friday 23 June to last service Sunday 9 July, buses replace trains between Flagstaff Gardens and Williamstown.


Sunbury Line

- From 9pm Friday 23 June to last service Sunday 9 July, buses replace trains between Flagstaff Gardens and Sunshine.


Frankston/Stony Point Lines

- From 9pm Friday 2 June to early August, buses replace trains on sections of the Frankston Line.

- From 9pm Friday 2 June to early August, buses replace trains between Frankston and Stony Point.


Find out more about the Frankston/Stony Point Line disruptions.



Cranbourne/Pakenham Lines

- From 9pm Friday 16 June to last service Sunday 23 July on weekends, cross line buses will run between Burnley and Brighton Beach and buses will run between Burnley and Cranbourne and between Burnley and Pakenham.


Find out more about the Cranbourne/Pakenham disruptions.

Werribee Line

- From 9pm Friday 23 June to last service Sunday 9 July, buses replace trains between Flagstaff Gardens and Newport. In AM and PM peaks, express trains continue to run to Laverton, although buses will replace trains on the Altona loop in peak times.


Williamstown Line

- From 9pm Friday 23 June to last service Sunday 9 July, buses replace trains between Flagstaff Gardens and Williamstown.


Sunbury Line

- From 9pm Friday 23 June to last service Sunday 9 July, buses replace trains between Flagstaff Gardens and Sunshine.


Mernda Line

- From 9pm Wednesday 26 July to last service Tuesday 1 August, buses replace trains between Reservoir and Epping.


Hurstbridge Line

- From 8pm Friday 28 July to first service Monday 31 July, buses replace trains between Heidelberg and Hurstbridge.



Major disruptions on regional trains - May to July


Bairnsdale Line

- From Saturday 3 June to last service Sunday 11 June, coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Bairnsdale.

- From 9pm Friday 16 June to last service Sunday 23 July, coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Pakenham.



Seymour/Shepparton Lines

- From first service Monday 3 July to last service Wednesday 5 July, coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Shepparton.



Geelong Line

- From 9pm Friday 7 July to last service Sunday 23 July, there will be no local train services to Wyndham Vale.

- From 9pm Friday 28 July to last service Sunday 13 August, all Wyndham Vale local train services will be cancelled. Tarneit and Wyndham Vale passengers to connect with the Werribee Line via a shuttle bus.


Warrnambool Line

- From 9pm Friday 28 July to last service Sunday 13 August, coaches may replace trains between Southern Cross and Geelong.


Bendigo Line

- From 9pm Friday 7 July to last service Sunday 23 July, some Bendigo train services may be cancelled.

- From 9pm Friday 28 July to last service Sunday 13 August, trains running between Echuca and Bendigo will connect with a metropolitan service at Sunbury.

- From 9pm Thursday 17 August to 10 Friday 18 August, coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Bendigo.


Bendigo/Echuca Lines

- From 9pm Friday 28 July to last service Sunday 13 August, trains running between Echuca and Bendigo will connect with a metropolitan service at Sunbury.


Swan Hill Line

- From 9pm Friday 28 July to last service Sunday 13 August, coaches may replace trains between Southern Cross and Bendigo.


Ballarat/Ararat/Maryborough Lines

- From 9pm Friday 7 July to last service Sunday 23 July, some Ballarat train services may be cancelled.
- From 9pm 28 July to last service Sunday 13 August, coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Melton.

[bornadog]

From The club:


UPDATE: All general public tickets to our blockbuster Round 17 clash vs Collingwood are now exhausted!
Members with reserve seat and general admission access can still scan in on match day.

[Danny the snakeman]

I have 2 GA tics if anyone wants them, happy to forward them on using phone app.

[G-Mo77]

I actually sold my tickets back for membership credit next season. I wasn't going anyway and gave another Bulldog supporter a chance to go. A great idea from the club.

[Axe Man]

I actually sold my tickets back for membership credit next season. I wasn't going anyway and gave another Bulldog supporter a chance to go. A great idea from the club.

It's only $10 credit per seat isn't it? I'm not sure how it works at other clubs but it seems a bit stingy. You should be able to sell it at something closer to a market rate less an admin fee. Doesn't effect me personally as I don't have a reserved seat, just my opinion.

[G-Mo77]

It's only $10 credit per seat isn't it? I'm not sure how it works at other clubs but it seems a bit stingy. You should be able to sell it at something closer to a market rate less an admin fee. Doesn't effect me personally as I don't have a reserved seat, just my opinion.

Yeah, it isn't a good return but I was going to get $0 for not going anyway so why not let another Bulldog supporter have it.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Hey all,

Currently road tripping over- quick question:

Anyone have any idea how early I will need to be at the ground to make sure GA doesn’t get exhausted before I get in? Will rolling up when gates open be early enough, or should I be getting there much earlier?

TIA- Obviously not super keen to drive over and get locked out!

[Grantysghost]

Hey all,

Currently road tripping over- quick question:

Anyone have any idea how early I will need to be at the ground to make sure GA doesn?t get exhausted before I get in? Will rolling up when gates open be early enough, or should I be getting there much earlier?

TIA- Obviously not super keen to drive over and get locked out!

I reckon 6:00-6:30 would be wise, but as early as possible if you don't want nosebleeds.

[The Adelaide Connection]

I reckon 6:00-6:30 would be wise, but as early as possible if you don't want nosebleeds.

I think I am gonna try to get there for gates opening. But I was worried that might not do it (even though Melbournites seem notorious for rolling in at the last minute).

[Grantysghost]

I think I am gonna try to get there for gates opening. But I was worried that might not do it (even though Melbournites seem notorious for rolling in at the last minute).

Yeah you'll be fine with that. Although to be honest - we are all a little inexperienced with massive crowds!

[The Adelaide Connection]

Yeah you'll be fine with that. Although to be honest - we are all a little inexperienced with massive crowds!

Yeah, all good. Was there on opening and had pick of the Level 3- from Row L haha

[bornadog]

So many empty seats. Weak as piss

[azabob]

So many empty seats. Weak as piss

Crowd of 46k, at least the club gets the cash for a sell out though.

[GVGjr]

So many empty seats. Weak as piss

What's the issue with the crowd?

[bornadog]

What's the issue with the crowd?

Should have been over 50k, but our mob didn't all show up

[Prince Imperial]

Should have been over 50k, but our mob didn't all show up

Not sure if you were at the ground, but Level 3 camera side is a Collingwood reserved seating area and there were plenty of empty seats in it too.

[GVGjr]

Should have been over 50k, but our mob didn't all show up

Was it our biggest crowd of the season? 46K is a fair effort from my perspective.

[Eastdog]

Crowd was 43,482

[bornadog]

Not sure if you were at the ground, but Level 3 camera side is a Collingwood reserved seating area and there were plenty of empty seats in it too.

Yes I was at the ground.


Crowd was 43,482

Well that is even worse than I thought.

[Eastdog]

Was at the ground and looking up onto Level 3 there were lots of gaps. The fixture last year when we played the Pies which was an away game at Marvel for us got 44K.

[GVGjr]

Crowd was 43,482

Wow that isn't great.

[Eastdog]

An issue still where I sit is opposition supporters getting into our silver reserve seat area on Level 1. Prince Imperial can vouch for this. I think it is very hard to stop. Went with my brother tonight who is a Pies supporter and he sat at the Coventry End as he usually does and when the Pies play at Marvel. General admission is the area where its absolutely fine to have a mix of both teams fans.

[EasternWest]

An issue still where I sit is opposition supporters getting into our silver reserve seat area on Level 1. Prince Imperial can vouch for this. I think it is very hard to stop. Went with my brother tonight who is a Pies supporter and he sat at the Coventry End as he usually does and when the Pies play at Marvel. General admission is the area where its absolutely fine to have a mix of both teams fans.

That's why I stopped paying for a reserved seat

[G-Mo77]

An issue still where I sit is opposition supporters getting into our silver reserve seat area on Level 1. Prince Imperial can vouch for this. I think it is very hard to stop. Went with my brother tonight who is a Pies supporter and he sat at the Coventry End as he usually does and when the Pies play at Marvel. General admission is the area where its absolutely fine to have a mix of both teams fans.

If our silver reserved was sold out they wouldn't be available to be bought by opposition fans unless they are onsold/given to opposition supporters. The joys of supporting a smaller club unfortunately.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Should have been over 50k, but our mob didn't all show up

What I did notice was very few kids at the game comparatively. You could tell that by the very few flags. 7:50pm is a bloody late start. Not everyone drags their kids out of bed at 4am for a 9 hour road trip and brings them to the game haha

[angelopetraglia]

An issue still where I sit is opposition supporters getting into our silver reserve seat area on Level 1. Prince Imperial can vouch for this. I think it is very hard to stop. Went with my brother tonight who is a Pies supporter and he sat at the Coventry End as he usually does and when the Pies play at Marvel. General admission is the area where its absolutely fine to have a mix of both teams fans.

It also happened on the bottom deck where I sit. I don't mind it if they are respectful. But we had serious clowns in front of us carrying like pork chops. It is a recipe for a disaster. I don't like it.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

An issue still where I sit is opposition supporters getting into our silver reserve seat area on Level 1. Prince Imperial can vouch for this. I think it is very hard to stop. Went with my brother tonight who is a Pies supporter and he sat at the Coventry End as he usually does and when the Pies play at Marvel. General admission is the area where its absolutely fine to have a mix of both teams fans.

Yep i have silver reserve seat level 1 and totally agree Easty. I get the feeling dogs members have given their tickets to friends/family who barrack for the opposition. Fine to lend them your ticket but do it with the proviso they don't infiltrate our area ;)

[Eastdog]

It also happened on the bottom deck where I sit. I don't mind it if they are respectful. But we had serious clowns in front of us carrying like pork chops. It is a recipe for a disaster. I don't like it.

That is my attitude to it as well. As long as they are respectful I am ok with it. We had one clown as well a few rows in front of me in our area as well.

[Eastdog]

If our silver reserved was sold out they wouldn't be available to be bought by opposition fans unless they are onsold/given to opposition supporters. The joys of supporting a smaller club unfortunately.

Yeah that would explain it.

[bornadog]

$15 GA tickets for Ballarat

Buy here (https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/western-bulldogs-v-gws-giants-ballarat-29-07-2023/event/13005E55CC548A9C?did=gaoffer)

[Mantis]

I brought a GA ticket on Monday for the game at a cost of $25... On Tuesday they put them on sale... #FML.

[G-Mo77]

I was going to go but struck down with a nice head cold today. Going to Ballarat won't help with that at all. :D

[bornadog]

I was going to go but struck down with a nice head cold today. Going to Ballarat won't help with that at all. :D

Wear a mask :D

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Colder than Waverley Park rug up everyone

[Grantysghost]

Colder than Waverley Park rug up everyone

Without the cool scoreboard.

Remember that sepia marvel?

I always remember the umpire walking out animation. He used to cop it with fruit and veg!

Also the unique sounds of Waverley. The hum of the score board and the clink of the flag pole ropes.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Without the cool scoreboard.

Remember that sepia marvel?

I always remember the umpire walking out animation. He used to cop it with fruit and veg!

Also the unique sounds of Waverley. The hum of the score board and the clink of the flag pole ropes.

Ah yes, classic Waverley. Could do a thread on VFL park alone.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Sitting in hail while the rest of the ground was in sunshine, the huge distance between the boundary line and the fence, getting splinters from the seats, trying to watch a replay on the scoreboard, trying to find the car after the lights were turned off. In its later years it had a charm missing from its early concrete mausoleum days. Going out there had a road trip feel

[bornadog]

Sitting in hail while the rest of the ground was in sunshine, the huge distance between the boundary line and the fence, getting splinters from the seats, trying to watch a replay on the scoreboard, trying to find the car after the lights were turned off. In its later years it had a charm missing from its early concrete mausoleum days. Going out there had a road trip feel

I remember going there for the 1974 Elim. Final v Collingwood. I took a train from Sunshine to Glen Waverly then a bus to the ground. It was a very long trip. The Black and white scoreboard was just crap.

[Grantysghost]

I remember going there for the 1974 Elim. Final v Collingwood. I took a train from Sunshine to Glen Waverly then a bus to the ground. It was a very long trip. The Black and white scoreboard was just crap.

Wow that's prior to my birth. I don't say that much anymore. Not by much ;)
Did we win?

[bornadog]

Wow that's prior to my birth. I don't say that much anymore. Not by much ;)
Did we win?

Nope

Two years later a friend drove us there to watch another EF against Geelong. He wrapped the whole car in RWB. Lost that one too

[Bulldog4life]

Losing your car in a sea of cars after not paying attention where you parked it was memorable too.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Losing your car in a sea of cars after not paying attention where you parked it was memorable too.

Yep especially in mid winter with fading light.

And the race to the exit where traffic from all directions would attempt to merge.

My cousin lived in Belgrave and he still complains about Waverley being scrapped.

[The bulldog tragician]

What about the extremely over-officious guys in blue coats (no women to be seen) who would wave you into a parking spot. You would have to be directed by a dozen of them, all waving arms militantly, all the way from the entry to where they’d decided you had to park. The very last one would also have you reversing back and forth ten times before satisfied with your position. Despite all the pomposity, someone always got bogged on the way out.

[bornadog]

What about the extremely over-officious guys in blue coats (no women to be seen) who would wave you into a parking spot. You would have to be directed by a dozen of them, all waving arms militantly, all the way from the entry to where they’d decided you had to park. The very last one would also have you reversing back and forth ten times before satisfied with your position. Despite all the pomposity, someone always got bogged on the way out.

That was the easy bit. Trying to get out was a nightmare.

[Flamethrower]

I have a heap of memories from VFL Park, both good and not so.

- My last game of Aussie rules football was at VFL Park for Footscray little league against South Melbourne in 1978. I had also played at the MCG 2 weeks earlier against Melbourne.
- Went to a Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket match to watch Australia play the Rest of the World in the late 70s.
- Went to many baseball games - games between the Waverley Reds and Melbourne Monarchs were fiercely contested and often resulted in massive all in brawls.
- First final I went to was the 1985 Preliminary Final - I remember it took so long to get home the local fish n chip shop was shut and we missed Seven's Big League. I think we ended up having spaghetti on toast for dinner - appropriate for how the day turned out.
- Remember Chris Grant stamping himself on the competition in a final against St Kilda in 1992.
- Became an AFL member in 1996 and went to many neutral games out at Waverley - parking became a breeze as I learnt where the best parks were for making a quick getaway. Sitting in the Sir Kenneth Luke stand as opposed to the outer helped the experience too.
- Saw Bung Dunstall kick 14 against us (bad), and Simon Beasley kick 12 against Richmond (good).

[HOSE B ROMERO]

I have a heap of memories from VFL Park, both good and not so.

- My last game of Aussie rules football was at VFL Park for Footscray little league against South Melbourne in 1978. I had also played at the MCG 2 weeks earlier against Melbourne.
- Went to a Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket match to watch Australia play the Rest of the World in the late 70s.
- Went to many baseball games - games between the Waverley Reds and Melbourne Monarchs were fiercely contested and often resulted in massive all in brawls.
- First final I went to was the 1985 Preliminary Final - I remember it took so long to get home the local fish n chip shop was shut and we missed Seven's Big League. I think we ended up having spaghetti on toast for dinner - appropriate for how the day turned out.
- Remember Chris Grant stamping himself on the competition in a final against St Kilda in 1992.
- Became an AFL member in 1996 and went to many neutral games out at Waverley - parking became a breeze as I learnt where the best parks were for making a quick getaway. Sitting in the Sir Kenneth Luke stand as opposed to the outer helped the experience too.
- Saw Bung Dunstall kick 14 against us (bad), and Simon Beasley kick 12 against Richmond (good).

Am i right in saying that the little league in those days featured one game played over the whole ground? Waverley was massive.

I followed the Melbourne Monarchs for a season (still have my membership ticket) and yes they had a willing rivalry.

That 85 final was so disappointing. In contrast the 92 semi was massive after Geelong did us the previous week.

[Danny the snakeman]

Am i right in saying that the little league in those days featured one game played over the whole ground? Waverley was massive.


Yep and most grounds full of mud. Most games ended without scoring which was also put up on the scoreboard.

[bornadog]

Richmond Match:

Use code: GAOFFER for $20 GA tickets.

[bornadog]

This Sunday is members recognition round


Access $15 GA tickets to see the boys at Marvel.

[SonofScray]

Just forked out 60 plus dollaridoos for a seat at Sedat Stadium

What a rort.

[azabob]

Just forked out 60 plus dollaridoos for a seat at Sedat Stadium

What a rort.

I tried getting two tickets earlier but said sold out.

Probably for the best?

[Mantis]

Just forked out 60 plus dollaridoos for a seat at Sedat Stadium

What a rort.

Sadist.