Richmond will face Melbourne on Monday for the annual Anzac Day Eve clash at the MCG.

MATCH DETAILS

Melbourne v Richmond
Monday, April 24
7.25pm, MCG 

WHERE TO WATCH

The Round 6 match will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy from 7.00pm AEST. It will also be live streamed on Kayo.

TICKETING

Tickets are still available and can be purchased via Ticketek.

Round 6 General Admission Bays
Shane Warne Stand: Level 4, Q1-Q7, Q8-Q15 Rows P-DD
Ponsford Stand: Level 4, Q31 – Q34 Rows V-MM

Guarantee your seat and support the Club with our Anzac Day Eve membership!
This package also includes:

• Reserved seat for Round 6, Melbourne V Richmond
• General Admission access to attend any additional three home games at the MCG.
• $50 credit to spend in Richmond Member Rewards! To find out more, click here.
• Priority access to purchase week 1-3 finals tickets (subject to Richmond participating)
• Access to 2023 member benefits and inclusion in our Reward & Recognition program

All ticketing information gets sent directly to members via email. To update or change an email address or view your membership barcode please log in to your MyRichmond account.

If you have any membership or ticket related questions on game day, Richmond staff will be located near Gate 3 for any membership enquiries.

GATES OPEN

All Gates: 5.00pm

GETTING TO THE GAME

Public Transport

Plan your trip to the 'G via Journey Planner. All Victorians are being asked to play their part to keep one another safe, including making responsible choices about using our public transport network.

Parking

General public parking is unavailable for this match. Parking is available to disability and accredited permit holders only. 

Click here for parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG and continue to check regularly for updates.

WHAT'S ON?

Pre-game

We strongly encourage everyone to be in their seats by 6:40pm, with the pre-match ceremony commencing at 6:50pm.

The Anzac Day Eve pre-game ceremony will pay tribute to current service men & women, veterans and family members of the Australian Defence Force.

As the lights at the MCG are dimmed in honour of the ANZAC’s, we will take a moment of silence for private reflection, a flame from the Shrine of Remembrance will be delivered and the lighting of the cauldron will be done on stage.

This will be followed by a moving observance of the Last Post, and New Zealand and Australian National Anthems.

Post-game

At the conclusion of the Anzac Day Eve match the best player on ground will be awarded the Frank ‘Checker’ Hughes Medal.

A tribute to Hughes, who was a seven-time premiership player and coach, the medal will be presented to the best player on the ground at the conclusion of Sunday night’s match, which focuses on the contribution of currently serving men and women and contemporary veterans.

The medal is a fitting nod to a man who achieved so much, both for the game and for his country.

WHAT ARE WE WEARING?

Richmond will be wearing Anzac Day Eve Guernsey, featuring the wattle flower as Richmond’s famous yellow sash to pay tribute to those that have served their country for the Club’s Anzac Day Eve clash against Melbourne at the MCG.

Wattle has deep connection with the Australian Defence Force, its powerful symbolism prominent throughout Australian War efforts.  

The wattle has remained a symbol of unity and resilience for Australian people during challenging times. Wattle withstands Australia’s droughts, winds, and bushfires, and has become a representation of the nation’s ongoing spirit.

A percentage of the proceeds from Richmond’s Anzac Day Eve jumper will go towards the RSL’s Anzac Appeal, supporting the families of soldiers past and present.

ROAR STORE

The Roar Store will be open from 9:00am until the first bounce. We will be closed for the duration of the game and will reopen after the final siren.

You can always shop online for the latest Roar Store merchandise or give us a call Monday-Friday on 9426 4419.

LAST TIME WE MET

RICHMOND 2.2 5.3 7.4 8.6 (54)
MELBOURNE 2.6 3.12 8.19 9.22 (76)

GOALS
Richmond: Lynch 2, Riewoldt 2, Baker, Bolton, Graham, Rioli
Melbourne: Weideman 3, Fritsch 2, Brown, Langdon, Petracca, Spargo

BEST
Richmond: Vlastuin, Short, Graham, Prestia, Gibcus, Rioli
Melbourne: Oliver, Langdon, Neal-Bullen, Sparrow, Petracca, Weideman

RICHMOND MEMBERSHIP

Richmond Membership staff will be located in the Cub Hub between gates 3 & 4 from 4.30pm on game day for any membership enquiries.

The best way to support the Club is by being a Richmond member & join the journey.

• Gain access to the 2023 AFL Season
• Enjoy member merchandise perks
• First access to Member ONLY content

For any other questions relating to your 2023 membership or to sign up, visit strongandbold.com.au or call 1300 742 466.

FUNCTIONS & EVENTS

Elevate your game day and enjoy Round 6 in style at our Beyond the Boundary function!

​Secure premium level 2 reserved seating, continuous ales, wines & non-alcoholic beverages, substantial grazing stations and canapés along with exclusive Richmond guest speakers and live entertainment.

Limited tickets remaining, don't miss out - Click here to find out more or to secure your spot!

OPEN TRAINING

There is no open training this week.

For upcoming open training sessions, click here.

ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION AT THE MCG

The 'G Train Mobility Shuttle Service

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges and in 2022, the G-Train will also feature vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations:
Richmond Station
Jolimont Station
Accessible Parking Area

For more information, click here.

MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room

The MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room is open to all patrons.
Located on Level B1 of the Shane Warne Stand (at approximately M13), the room is able to cater for more than 50 patrons at one time, and is suitable for patrons of all faiths including Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu. The room is accessible for all patrons from across the stadium, regardless of where they are seated.

Sensory Friendly Space

A sensory friendly space, presented by the MCC Foundation, is now open at the MCG and offers visitors some quiet and calm on event day no matter the size of the crowd. Located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 (inside Gate 3, behind bay M51) is a space for all ages who have sensory sensitivities. For more information please click here.

VFL

Round 5, Casey Demons v Richmond
Sunday, April 23
1:35pm AEST, Casey Fields

Ticketing information will become available shortly.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Richmond served up a massive scare to Melbourne on Monday night, but the Demons were able to overcome the challenge to post an 18-point win at the MCG.

Richmond came with a plan and executed perfectly in the opening quarter. The Tigers took an 18-point advantage into the second term, with Noah Cumberland's three first-quarter goals lighting the fuse for the Yellow and Black.

Without spearhead Tom Lynch in attack, the Tigers were careful not to bang the ball in long for Steven May and Jake Lever to cut off and intercept. Instead they went low, causing havoc in Melbourne's back half as Cumberland's speed caught them off guard.

Richmond was dangerous at ground level, swooping on loose balls and following up, with Rhyan Mansell's last-minute snap symbolic of a term where the Tigers' hunt had overwhelmed the Demons.

Richmond jumped to a 25-point lead midway through the second quarter on the back of Jack Riewoldt's pair of goals, but late goals to Bayley Fritsch and Ed Langdon cut the Demons' deficit back to 14 points at half-time.

It was a couple of Melbourne's new breed who helped get them across the line in the match, with Kade Chandler (three goals) and Jacob van Rooyen (three goals in the final term) helping the Demons kick nine goals to three in the second half in the 15.6 (96) to 11.12 (78) win.

The Tigers had themselves to blame late in the game, however, after they kicked six consecutive behinds either side of the three-quarter time break, all from gettable shots on goal.

Melbourne's midfield guns Clayton Oliver, Christian Petracca and Jack Viney were predictably key to the late surge, while Tim Taranto (33 disposals) and the returning Jayden Short got plenty of footy for the Tigers.

Short had missed the Tigers' previous three games with a calf injury (all of which were defeats) but he was back to some of his best against the Demons. The 27-year-old was terrific, particularly in the first three quarters, gathering 30 disposals and having a game-high 644 metres gained.

MELBOURNE 2.2 6.2 10.5 15.6 (96)
RICHMOND 5.2 8.4 10.7 11.12 (78)

GOALS
Melbourne: Chandler 3, van Rooyen 2, Fritsch, Jordon, Langdon, Neal-Bullen, Oliver, Petty, Pickett, Viney
Richmond: Riewoldt 4, Cumberland 3, Hopper, Mansell, Ryan

BEST
Melbourne: Viney, Oliver, Petracca, Gawn, Lever, Sparrow
Richmond: Short, Riewoldt, Taranto, Martin, Hopper

INJURIES
Melbourne: Nil
Richmond: M.Rioli (hamstring)

SUBSTITUTES
Melbourne: Bailey Laurie (replaced Trent Rivers in the fourth quarter)
Richmond: Hugo Ralphsmith (replaced Ben Miller in the fourth quarter)