Richmond fans keen to see the Tigers and the Gold Coast Suns in Cairns in Round 16 are being urged to buy their tickets early, with another capacity crowd expected for this year’s game.
Tickets for the match at Cazalys Stadium go on sale tomorrow (Wednesday, 8 May) at 9am.
This will be the third and final home and away match played between the two clubs in the Tropical North.
AFL Cairns President Gary Young said: “The match is again shaping up to be a great contest, with both teams appreciating the twilight conditions Cairns weather offers. To get the best seats, it’s really worth booking early.”
Queensland Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey welcomed the event back to Cairns for its third year.
“The AFL Premiership match in Cairns is a great event for Tropical North Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 people to the fixtures to-date and delivering an economic boost for the local tourism industry,” said Ms Stuckey.
“Last year’s match was a near sell-out and I’m sure the local community is looking forward to welcoming Richmond and the Gold Coast SUNS back to Cairns in July.”
Richmond captain Trent Cotchin is also looking forward to playing in Cairns again in 2013.
“We’re really looking forward to the trip to Cairns to take on Gold Coast. The boys have enjoyed the experience the last two years, and we’ve been up there in November last year for our pre-season camp,” he said.
“We are looking forward to turning the result of the last two years around and getting a win up there for our north Queensland supporters.”
Over 12,000 people are expected to attend the match. Grandstand and general admission tickets can be purchased from 9am on Wednesday, 8 May 2013 from:
• Online at Ticket Direct www.ticketdirect.com.au
• By phoning 1300 798 550
• Cazalys Social Club, Mulgrave Road, Cairns
Prices start at just $22.50 for adults, $5 for kids 15 years or under or $50 for a family of four. Booking fees apply.
Fans planning to travel to Cairns for the match can also book the best available airfares, a range of affordable accommodation and match tickets by visiting the AFL’s travel site -
A limited number of corporate hospitality opportunities are also still available, and further information regarding packages can be obtained by contacting AFL Cairns on 4042 3000.
