AFL Round 3: Everything you need to know about this week’s matches
AFTER a stellar long weekend of footy it’s time for Round 3. Here’s everything you need to know including tickets, transport, and which games let the kids have a kick after the match.
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AFTER a stellar Easter weekend for AFL, it’s time to get ready for Round 3 of the footy.
Here’s everything you need to know including tickets, transport, when and where to watch on TV and which games let the kids have a kick after the match.
Round 3 kicks off on Friday, April 6 with the Carlton Blues taking on the Collingwood Magpies.
The Herald Sun’s AFL experts will be live-blogging every game this season.
TEAMS: Teams for this week’s games will drop on Thursday afternoon. We’ll have them here.
FRIDAY
CARLTON BLUES v COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES
Friday, April 6, 7:50pm AEST (gates open at 6pm)
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond, Victoria
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Limited public parking will be available in Yarra Park, subject to weather conditions.
TRAIN: Jolimont and Richmond are the nearest stations to the MCG.
From the city to Jolimont take: Hurstbridge; Epping lines.
From the city to Richmond: Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
V/Line trains go to Southern Cross Station. Continue on to Flinders St and change to one of the above lines, or catch a tram.
TRAM: Routes 75 (City-Vermont South) and 48 (City-North Balwyn) service the MCG with route 70 (City-Wattle Park) stopping a short distance away.
BUS: Route 246 stops close to the venue.
TRANSPORT DISRUPTIONS
TRAINS: Buses will replace trains between Caulfield and Westall stations from Tuesday, April 3 to Sunday, April 15, first train to last train.
WEATHER FORECAST
Min 13, max 21 degrees. Partly cloudy with light winds and a 20% chance of rain.
TV BROADCAST
From 7:30pm AEST on Fox Footy and Channel 7.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand.
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketek. MCC members & general public.
SATURDAY
PORT ADELAIDE POWER v BRISBANE LIONS
Saturday, April 7, 1:15pm ACST (gates open 11:30am)
Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide
*Kick 2 Kick match*
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Parking is limited and public transport is advised.
TRAIN: MAC Footy Express trains are free with your game ticket. They will be running from Belair, Gawler, Outer Harbor & Grange and Seaford & Tonsley.
TRAM: MAC Footy Express trams are free with your game ticket. They will run from Glenelg to the venue.
BUS: MAC Footy Express buses are free with your game tickets. 29 bus routes will be servicing the venue, check online for further details.
WEATHER FORECAST
Min 14, max 28 degrees. Sunny with light winds.
TV BROADCAST
From 1.45pm AEST on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand.
TICKETS
From $25 atTicketmaster. Western Stand ticket upgrades available.
MELBOURNE DEMONS V NORTH MELBOURNE ROOS
Saturday, April 7, 2:10pm AEST (gates open 10.45am)
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond, Victoria
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Limited public parking will be available in Yarra Park, subject to weather conditions.
TRAIN: Jolimont and Richmond are the nearest stations to the MCG.
From the city to Jolimont take: Hurstbridge; Epping lines.
From the city to Richmond: Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
V/Line trains go to Southern Cross Station. Continue on to Flinders St and change to one of the above lines, or catch a tram.
TRAM: Routes 75 (City-Vermont South) and 48 (City-North Balwyn) service the MCG with route 70 (City-Wattle Park) stopping a short distance away.
BUS: Route 246 stops close to the venue.
TRANSPORT DISRUPTIONS
TRAINS
Buses will replace trains between Caulfield and Westall stations from Tuesday, April 3 to Sunday, April 15, first train to last train.
WEATHER FORECAST
Min 11, max 23 degrees. Mostly sunny with light winds.
TV BROADCAST
From 1:30pm AEST on Fox Sports 3.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand.
TICKETS
From $25 atTicketmaster. AFL members, club members and general tickets available.
GOLD COAST SUNS v FREMANTLE DOCKERS
Saturday, April 7, 2:35pm AWST or 4:45PM AEST (gates open 12:15pm)
Optus Stadium, Roger MacKay Dr, Burswood, Perth
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: There is only ACROD parking available, with no spaces guaranteed. You will also have to register for ACROD parking on the Optus Stadium website.
BUS: The stadium features a purpose built bus station, serviced by routes 650, 652, 653, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659 and 661.
TRAIN: The stadium also has a train station, with two concourses. The western concourse is serviced by the Joondalup and Fremantle lines while the eastern concourse is serviced by the Armadale line. Visitors travelling on the Midland line can catch the train to nearby East Perth Station and walk over the Windan Bridge for stadium access.
WEATHER FORECAST
Min 16, max 27 degrees. Light winds becoming south-westerly 15 to 25km/h during the day.
TV BROADCAST
From 4.30pm AEST on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, ABC Grandstand.
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketmaster . AFL members tickets available.
SYDNEY SWANS v GWS GIANTS
Saturday, April 7, 7:25pm AEST (gates open 3:40pm)
Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park Rd, Moore Park, NSW
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Parking is available at $25 per car. Entry is via Driver Avenue.
TRAIN: Take the train to Central station and either catch a bus or walk the short distance to the grounds.
BUS: Express shuttle buses will be running from Eddy Avenue and Young Street. Regular bus service routes 339, 372, 374, 376, 391, 393 and 395 also service the stadium. See the Transport NSW website for full details.
FERRY: Catch one of the many ferry services to Circular Quay and change for a shuttle bus running direct to Moore Park leaving from Young Street.
TRANSPORT DISRUPTIONS
TRAINS: From 2am on April 7 until 2am April 9 trackwork is scheduled to take place on the City Circle Line. Buses will replace trains between Central and Wynard via Museum.
WEATHER FORECAST
Min 19, max 28 degrees. Mostly sunny. Slight (20%) chance of a shower. Light winds.
TV BROADCAST
From 7.30pm AEST on Fox Sports 3.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, ABC Grandstand.
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketmaster. AFL members tickets available.
ST KILDA SAINTS v ADELAIDE CROWS
Saturday, April 7, 7:25pm AEST (gates open 5:30pm)
Etihad Stadium, 740 Bourke Street, Docklands, Victoria
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Parking is available at the ground, check the website for further information.
TRAIN: It’s a short walk from Southern Cross Station. If you’re coming in on V/Line that’s where your train will arrive.
TRAM: A number of trams stops are nearby, at La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. Visit the PTV website to plan your journey.
TRANSPORT DISRUPTIONS
TRAINS
Buses will replace trains between Caulfield and Westall stations from Tuesday, April 3 to Sunday, April 15, first train to last train.
WEATHER FORECAST
Min 11, max 23 degrees. Mostly sunny with light winds.
TV BROADCAST
From 7pm AEST on Channel 7 and Fox Footy from 7.20pm.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, ABC Grandstand.
TICKETS
Available from Ticketmaster . AFL members tickets available.
SUNDAY
RICHMOND TIGERS v HAWTHORN HAWKS
Sunday, April 8, 1:10pm AEST (gates open 11:30am)
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond, Victoria
*Kick 2 Kick match*
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Limited public parking will be available in Yarra Park, subject to weather conditions.
TRAIN: Jolimont and Richmond are the nearest stations to the MCG.
From the city to Jolimont take: Hurstbridge; Epping lines.
From the city to Richmond: Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
V/Line trains go to Southern Cross Station. Continue on to Flinders St and change to one of the above lines, or catch a tram.
TRAM: Routes 75 (City-Vermont South) and 48 (City-North Balwyn) service the MCG with route 70 (City-Wattle Park) stopping a short distance away.
BUS: Route 246 stops close to the venue.
TRANSPORT DISRUPTIONS
TRAINS: Buses will replace trains between Caulfield and Westall stations from Tuesday, April 3 to Sunday, April 15, first train to last train.
WEATHER FORECAST
Min 15, max 25 degrees. Cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of a shower. Winds northerly 15 to 20km/h.
TV BROADCAST
From 1pm AEST on Fox Footy
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand.
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketek.
WESTERN BULLDOGS v ESSENDON BOMBERS
Sunday, April 8, 3:20pm AEST (gates open 1:30pm)
Etihad Stadium, 740 Bourke Street, Docklands, Victoria
*Kick 2 Kick match*
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Parking is available at the ground, check the website for further information.
TRAIN: It’s a short walk from Southern Cross Station. If you’re coming in on V/Line that’s where your train will arrive.
TRAM: A number of trams stops are nearby, at La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. Visit the PTV website to plan your journey.
TRANSPORT DISRUPTIONS
TRAINS
Buses will replace trains between Caulfield and Westall stations from Tuesday, April 3 to Sunday, April 15, first train to last train.
WEATHER FORECAST
Min 15, max 25 degrees. Cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of a shower. Winds northerly 15 to 20km/h.
TV BROADCAST
From 3pm AEST on Channel 7 and Fox Sports 3.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, ABC Grandstand.
TICKETS
Available from Ticketmaster . AFL members tickets available.
WEST COAST EAGLES v GEELONG CATS
Sunday, April 8, 2:40pm AWST or 4.40pm AEST (gates open 12:30pm)
Optus Stadium, Roger MacKay Dr, Burswood, Perth
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: There is only ACROD parking available, with no spaces guaranteed. You will also have to register for ACROD parking on the Optus Stadium website.
BUS: The stadium features a purpose built bus station, serviced by routes 650, 652, 653, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659 and 661.
TRAIN: The stadium also has a train station, with two concourses. The western concourse is serviced by the Joondalup and Fremantle lines while the eastern concourse is serviced by the Armadale line. Visitors travelling on the Midland line can catch the train to nearby East Perth Station and walk over the Windan Bridge for stadium access.
WEATHER FORECAST
Min 17, max 28 degrees. Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming south-westerly 15 to 20km/h during the day.
TV BROADCAST
From 4.30pm AEST on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, ABC Grandstand.
TICKETS
Available from Ticketmaster . AFL members tickets available.
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