Richmond will meet Essendon in Round 10 for Dreamtime at the 'G this Saturday night.
MATCH DETAILS
Round 10, Dreamtime at the ‘G
Essendon v Richmond
Saturday, May 20
7:40pm, MCG
WHERE TO WATCH
The Round 10 match will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy from 7.00pm AEST. It will also be live streamed on Kayo.
TICKETING
General Public tickets for Dreamtime at the 'G are sold out.
This match is a fully ticketed event, with no further tickets to be released.
Members with general admission access who have not upgraded to a reserved seat via Ticketek will be unable to attend.
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.
GATES OPEN
Gates 1, 3 & 6: 2:15pm
Gates 4, 5 & 7: 5.30pm
Gate 2 (MCC): 2:15pm
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
Click here for updated Yarra Park parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG and continue to check regularly for updates. When open, public parking in Yarra Park is available for $10, payable by EFTPOS only.
WHAT'S ON?
2.35pm: VFL curtain raiser match – Essendon VFL v Richmond VFL
5.30pm to 6.15pm: The Long Walk, from Alexandria Gardens to the MCG
7.03pm: Welcome to Country
7.04pm: Dreamtime at the ‘G performance
Fred Leone (didgeridoo and perform in language)
Traditional dance from Djirri Djirri dance group
Mo’ju & Dancers
7.34pm: Dreamtime Ceremony
This year’s pre-match ceremony introduces, for the first time, the Dreamtime Dance.
Featuring the Richmond Football Club’s Laguntas dancers, and Essendon Football Club’s Koorie Youth Will Shake Spear dancers, this collaboration celebrates the coming together of players to compete in the game of Marngrook.
7.38pm: Coin toss & cultural gift exchange between clubs
The Richmond Football Club cultural gift is a message stick, created by the Indigenous AFL players.
The message stick is carved from Eucalyptus collected in the Yarra Valley. The gift was created around the campfire at this year’s players’ camp in Apollo Bay.
7.40pm: Match commences
8.50pm: Half-time performance
30 Years On: Recognising Nicky Winmar’s stand against racism.
“The Colour Of Your Jumper” with the Archie Roach Band. Featuring special guests Mo’ju, Radical Son, Amos Roach, Bumpy
Post-match: Yiooken Award presentation
WHAT ARE WE WEARING?
Richmond will be wearing the 2023 Dreamtime jumper, designed by assistant coach Xavier Clarke and his family.
ROAR STORE
The Roar Store is open from 10:00am, right until first bounce! We will close for the duration of the game and re-open post-match.
If you can't make it to the game you can always shop online for the latest Roar Store merchandise!
LAST TIME WE MET
ESSENDON 3.2 7.6 9.8 11.9 (75)
RICHMOND 6.3 10.7 16.10 21.15 (141)
GOALS
Essendon: Wright 3, D'Ambrosio 2, Draper, Heppell, Hurley, Menzie, Parish, Stringer
Richmond: Lynch 5, Cumberland 3, Edwards 3, Bolton, Cotchin, McIntosh, Miller, Pickett, Prestia, Riewoldt, Rioli, Ross, Sonsie
BEST
Essendon: Prestia, Lynch, Cotchin, Baker, Vlastuin, Short
Richmond: Merrett, Parish, Shiel, Martin, Wright
OPEN TRAINING
Round 10 Open Training
Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval
Friday, May 19
Entry via Gate 1 at 10:00am
Training from approximately 10:30am
For more information and upcoming sessions, click here.
RICHMOND MEMBERSHIP
Dreamtime at the 'G is a fully ticketed match. Members with general admission access who have not upgraded to a reserved seat via Ticketek will be unable to attend.
For any other questions relating to your 2023 membership, call 1300 742 466 or visit strongandbold.com.au.
VFL
Dreamtime at the ‘G curtain raiser
Round 9, Essendon v Richmond
2:35pm, MCG
Gates 1 & 3 and 6: 2:15pm
Gate 2 (MCC): 2:30pm
In order to attend the VFL match, you must hold a ticket for the AFL Richmond v Essendon game - Secure your ticket via Ticketek.
ACCESS AND INCLUSION
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.
Accessible Facilities
Further information about accessibility requirements including seating, parking and toilets can be found here.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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