Richmond plays host to the Brisbane Lions at the MCG this Saturday, in a match dedicated to The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. See a full list of game-day information and activities below.
ROUND 16
Richmond v Brisbane
Saturday, July 5, 2014
1.45pm, MCG
Gates open from midday
MATCH DAY PARTNER
Richmond is dedicating its Round 16 match to the Club’s preferred charity partner, The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. Find out more information about the match-day activities, and the Stand up for our Kids campaign.
Donations – tin rattlers will be roaming the internal and external concourses at the MCG to raise money for The Foundation.
GETTING THERE
The MCC has advised that the Yarra Park car park will be closed for this weekend’s match, due to recent heavy rain. Fans are being encouraged to use public transport where possible, or use parking in the CBD and surrounding inner suburbs.
TICKETS
Tickets for Richmond v Brisbane are available by visiting the Ticketek website – buy tickets now
Kids under 15 years of age are entitled free entry for this week’s game – all you have to do is register beforehand. A marquee will be set up outside the AFL playground (near Gate 5) for ticket collection on Saturday.
ENTERTAINMENT
Bingle Superboot car challenge – test your skills in the kicking challenge, outside Gate 3.
Crowd Fun - Look out for the Décor “Can’t Contain*er Your Excitement” prize giveaway at quarter time and The Alannah and Madeline Foundation “Cuddle Cam” to see your face up on the big screen throughout the game.
Tiger Cage - Some lucky competition winners will be on the MCG stage throughout the game to cheer the team on – give them a wave!
Coming Home Hero – Richmond will pay tribute to its latest Coming Home Hero, Barry Richardson, before the game. Find out more about Richardson’s career at Tigerland.
Find buddy bear - selected Richmond players will have ‘Buddy Bear’, The Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s purple bear mascot, printed on their guernsey for fans to find during the match. If you spot which players are wearing the Buddy Bear guernseys, visit www.wheresbuddybear.com for your chance to win a family trip to Cairns, including flights, accommodation and car hire thanks to Tourism Tropical North Queensland.
Guard of honour – 100 kids will form a guard of honour when the Richmond players take to the field at approximately 1.35pm
TIGERLAND SUPERSTORE
Open from 10am, and all the way up to the opening bounce, as well as after the game.
RICHMOND MUSEUM
Open from 10am at the ME Bank Centre. Entry is $5 for adults, and children are free.
VFL
Richmond vs Casey
ME Bank Centre, Punt Road Oval
11am, Saturday July 5, 2014
Gates open from 10am
Entry - Richmond members – free upon presentation of your 2014 membership card, non-members - $10 adult, $5 opposition members, $5 concession/pension. Children under 12 years free.
