The Western Bulldogs return to Marvel Stadium for their second home match of the year after consecutive victories of Sydney and Hawthorn. The Gold Coast Suns come to Melbourne fresh o.f a thrilling victory over Fremantle at Metricon Stadium in round two.
It’s Woolworths Sunday Funday where kids get in for free and heaps of fun activities for the whole family.
Find below all the key information ahead of Sunday afternoon’s match.
MATCH DETAILS
Round 3 | Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast Suns
2:20pm AEST, Sunday 7 April 2019
Marvel Stadium
Gates Open: 12.30pm
LIAM PICKEN TRIBUTE
Bulldogs’ premiership star Liam Picken will be farewelled at Marvel Stadium this Sunday with a lap of honour before the match.
Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 1.45pm for the lap, which starts at 1.50pm.
Dogs fans can also get their hands on a free Liam Picken poster before the match from the Club Hub, located outside Gate 5 (stock is limited).
GETTING TO MARVEL STADIUM
Fans are also advised that there will be road closures near Marvel Stadium on Sunday, April 7, due to the Run for the Kids event.
The Marvel Stadium carpark will remain accessible, however some extra congestion around the precinct is expected.
For more information on these road closures, visit http://www.runforthekids.com.au/road-closures-details/
Due to major construction across the metropolitan and regional train network in 2019, fans are encouraged to allow at least 30 minutes extra travel time to get to Marvel Stadium and the MCG on impacted lines.
To plan your journey and for details on any disruptions, visit ptv.vic.gov.au.
TICKETS
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, starting from $27 for an adult general admission ticket.
BROADCAST
The match will be broadcast on Fox Footy from 2:000pm
WHAT’S ON AROUND THE STADIUM
- Bulldogs Fan Zone - have your photo taken with player lockers, spin for your chance to win a great range of prizes, see howyour shoe size compares to players, meet Bulldog Mascot Caesar, face painting and more! Located at Gate 7.
- Bulldogs Club Hub - Join The Pack Kids Club for free, purchase your 2019 merchandise and speak to the team about supporting the club and becoming a member. Located outside Gate 5.
- UCUBE presented by Woolworths AFL Playground - for kids aged 5-14 years, UCUBE features a huge variety of sensory play equipment including slides, ball pits, obstacles, jumping mats, tackle bags and footballs. Plus, you’ll have the chance to meet players before the game! Located inside Gate 5, aisle 33 and open from when gates open until end of half time.
- Marvel Social Media photo-booth - make your mark at Marvel Stadium with a free photo, GIF or boomerang! Located at Gate 3.
- Captain Marvel Wall of Heroes and Mural- located at Gate 4.
- Lifesize Marvel Height Chart - How do you measure up against Marvel’s mightiest heroes?Located at Gate 3.
- Marvel Vault - Melbourne’s exclusive Marvel retail space. Located at Gate 2.
- Macca's Kick 2 Kick -Stick around after the final siren for Macca's Kick 2 Kick on the ground
VFL MATCH DETAILS
Round 1 | Hard Yakka/Totally Workwear VFL Season
Footscray Bulldogs v Sandringham Zebras
7:00pm AEST, Friday 5 April 2019
Victoria University Whitten Oval
Gates Open: 5:00pm
Ticketing:
Footscray members: Free
Western Bulldogs members: $5
Other VFL Club membership: $5
Adults: $10
Children (15 and under): Free
Concession: $5
