AFL Round 20: Everything you need to know about this week’s matches
HERE’S everything you need to know about the AFL Round 20 matches, including tickets, transport and where kids can have a kick after the match.
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WILL Geelong be able to keep their spot in the eight with a surprise win against Richmond on Friday night and will the Eagles be able to win out over the Dockers in a huge rivalry showdown in the West?
We’ve got everything you need to know about Round 20, from tickets to transport, plus when and where to watch the game on TV.
Check our expert tips here for Round 20 and teams will be announced on Thursday.
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FRIDAY
RICHMOND TIGERS V GEELONG CATS
Friday, August 3, 7.50pm AEST (gates open 5pm AEST)
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond
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.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 16C with a low of 11C and very high (80 per cent) chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon.
TV BROADCAST
From 7.30pm AEST on Fox Footy and Seven.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC and ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketek. Club members, AFL members and general public.
SATURDAY
HAWTHORN HAWKS v ESSENDON BOMBERS
Saturday, August 4, 1.45pm AEST (gates open 11am)
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond
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.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 15C with a low of 7C and partly cloudy. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h.
TV BROADCAST
From 1.30pm AEST on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
From $24 at Ticketmaster. Club members, and general public.
BRISBANE LIONS v NORTH MELBOURNE
Saturday, August 4, 2.10pm AEST (gates open 11am)
The Gabba, Vulture St, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
*Kick to kick after the game*
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: There are no public car parks at The Gabba and on event days, fifteen minute parking limits apply across most of the ‘Gabba Traffic Area’. There is paid parking at nearby locations however.
BUS: A free shuttle bus service runs to and from the Gabba during events from the Brisbane CBD at Ann Street opposite Central station, near King George Square busway station, temporary stop Stanley Street and the corner Jurgens Street at Woolloongabba. Adelaide Street near City Hall, CBD — post-event services only
TRAIN: If you are travelling by train, get off at Central station to access shuttle services from Stop 8, Ann Street.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 27C, low of 12C. Sunny. Light winds.
TV BROADCAST
From 2pm AEST on Fox Sports.
RADIO BROADCAST
SEN
TICKETS
From $24 at Ticketek. Club members, and general public.
ADELAIDE CROWS v PORT ADELAIDE
Saturday, August 4, 4.05pm AEST (gates open 1.30pm)
Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide
*Kick to kick after the game*
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.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 17C with a low of 10C and cloudy with winds west to northwestern
TV BROADCAST
From 4.30pm AEST on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC and ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketek. Club members and general public.
SYDNEY SWANS v COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES
Saturday, August 4, 7.25pm AEST (gates open 5.30pm)
Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park Rd, Moore Park, NSW
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Limited paid carparking is available for the public from 10.45am at the Kardinia Park precinct. $10 club members, $15 public
TRAIN: GMHBA Stadium is just a five-minute walk from South Geelong Station. V/Line trains run from Southern Cross on the Geelong line, with special footy trains running on match days.
BUS: As a result of the changed traffic conditions on Moorabool St, bus routes 1, 24, 41, 42, 50, 51 and 55 will be diverted to Yarra Street for 1½ hours either side of the match.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 21C with a low of 10C and mostly sunny
TV BROADCAST
From 7pm AEST on Channel 7 and from 7.20pm on Fox Sports.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketek. Club members and general public.
ST. KILDA SAINTS V WESTERN BULLDOGS
Saturday, August 4, 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 their 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.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 15C with a low of 7C and partly cloudy. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h.
TV BROADCAST
From 7pm on Fox Sports.
RADIO BROADCAST
SEN, ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
Tickets at Ticketek. Club members, AFL members and general public.
SUNDAY
CARLTON BLUES v GWS GIANTS
Sunday, August 5, 1.10pm AEST (gates open 11.30am)
Etihad Stadium, 740 Bourke Street, Docklands, Victoria
*Kick to kick after the game*
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Parking is available at the ground, check their 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.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 16C, low of 10C and mostly sunny winds northerly 35 to 50km/h.
TV BROADCAST
From 1pm on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
Tickets at Ticketek. Club members, AFL members and general public.
MELBOURNE DEMONS V GOLD COAST SUNS
Sunday, August 5, 3.20pm AEST (gates open 1.30am AEST)
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond
*Kick to kick after the game*
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.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 16C, low of 10C and mostly sunny winds northerly 35 to 50km/h.
TV BROADCAST
From 3.00pm AEST on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
From $24 at Ticketmaster. Club members, and general public.
WEST COAST EAGLES v FREMANTLE
Sunday, August 5, 2.40pm AWST (gates open 12.30pm AWST)
Optus Stadium, Roger MacKay Drive, Burswood
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
Top of 17C, low of 7C. Becoming cloudy with light winds.
TV BROADCAST
From 4.30pm on Fox Sports.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
Tickets at Ticketek. Club members, AFL members and general public.
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