As Richmond and the AFL celebrate Indigenous Round, there are a number of planned activities and events to showcase Indigenous culture, contributions to the AFL, and reconciliation.
Richmond will take on Essendon in the 10th annual Dreamtime at the ‘G blockbuster this Saturday night at the MCG. Click here to purchase tickets to the match.
Indigenous Round activities and events:
FRIDAY MAY 30
Richmond open training
Friday, May 30, 9:45am
Where: ME Bank Centre, Punt Road Oval
"Power of Sport" Dreamtime function
12pm-2pm, Maurice Rioli Room, ME Bank Centre
Includes official recognition of the winning Dreamtime guernsey artist and presentation of Bunjil awards (Richmond staff and player awards)
SATURDAY MAY 31
Dreamtime Careers Expo
11am-2pm
Maurice Rioli Room, ME Bank Centre, Punt Road Oval
40 stall holders will provide information and opportunities to Indigenous job seekers
VFL Dreamtime match
Richmond vs Essendon
ME Bank Centre, Punt Road Oval
2.00pm, Saturday 31 May 2014
Gates open from 1.00pm.
Entry:
Richmond members – free upon presentation of your 2014 membership card
Non-members - $10.00 adult, $5.00 Essendon members, $5.00 concession/pension. Children under 12 years free.
After the game, patrons will be allowed to have a kick on the ground, food and drinks will also be available.
The Long Walk 10th Anniversary Celebrations
10:30am: The Long Walk Fun Walk around the Tan
12pm: The Long Walk Wellbeing Concert, featuring Dan Sultan
5:30pm The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the ‘G’
P: (03) 8340 2143
E: info@thelongwalk.com.au
www.thelongwalk.com.au
Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Cup
Aaron Davey Squad v David Rodan Squad
3-5pm, MCG
The best emerging Indigenous players from around Australia will play in the Dreamtime curtain-raiser match.
Dreamtime at the ‘G
Richmond v Essendon
7:45pm, MCG
Pre match performances from 7pm by Kutcha Edwards, Deline Briscoe and Dave Arden
Buy Tickets
Richmond players will wear a special Dreamtime guernsey designed by Indigenous artist Mick Harding. Click here to find out more.
Dreamtime Membership
Dreamtime memberships are on sale now and include a reserved seat to Dreamtime at the ‘G, access to three additional Richmond home games, and a commemorative Dreamtime pin. For more information, click here.
