AFLW season round 5: Complete guide

AS we enter round 5 it’s not long until the AFLW Grand Final. If you’re planning on watching, we’ve got everything you need to know: who’s playing, when, where and how to get there.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Angela Foley of the Crows is tackled by Cora Staunton of the Giants during the round four AFLW match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Adelaide Crows at Blacktown International Sportspark on February 25, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

WITH AFLW round 5 underway there’s not long to go until the Grand Final. For those watching this weekend we’ve got everything you need to know including who’s playing when, and where — as well as how to get there.

Once again the games this round are free to attend, with the first match between the Melbourne Demons and Brisbane Lions kicking off on Friday, March 2.

TICKETS

You won’t need them as this weekend’s games are free entry. Be aware that venues are subject to capacity restrictions so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

THE BASICS

Daisy Pearce in action. Picture: AFL Media/Getty Images

MELBOURNE DEMONS vs. BRISBANE LIONS

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 7:05PM AEDT (gates open 5:30pm)

CASEY FIELDS, VICTORIA

160 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East, Victoria

HOW TO GET THERE

CAR: On-site parking available.

TRAIN: The closest train station is Cranbourne, 5km away.

BUS: Take route 798 from Cranbourne Station to Casey Fields.

Ellie Brush of the GWS Giants. Picture: AAP

Daisy Pearce and Dana Hooker battle for the ball. Picture: AAP

FREMANTLE DOCKERS vs. GWS GIANTS

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 5:05PM AEDT, 2:05PM WST (gates open 12:30pm WST)

FREMANTLE OVAL, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Parry Street, Fremantle, Western Australia

HOW TO GET THERE

CAR: There are around 850 parking bays at Queensgate car park in the middle of the city. Paid on-street parking is available (approximately 150 spaces) at $4.40 per two hours

TRAIN: The Fremantle line takes 28 minutes from Perth

BUS: Take the route 548 bus to South Terrace Fremantle Hospital

Jenna McCormick in action at Norwood Oval. Picture: AAP

Carlton’s Tayla Harris kicks at goal. Picture: Michael Klein

ADELAIDE CROWS vs. CARLTON BLUES

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 7:10PM AEDT, 6:40PM CDT (gates open 2:45pm CDT)

NORWOOD OVAL, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

4 Woods Street, Norwood, South Australia

HOW TO GET THERE

CAR: Venue parking is limited with around 50 spaces available. Unrestricted on street parking is available nearby.

BUS: Routes H20, H22 and H30 all travel to the venue.

Moana Hope tries to break a tackle at Whitten Oval. Picture: Michael Klein

COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES vs. WESTERN BULLDOGS

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2:35PM AEDT (gates open 11:00am)

TED SUMMERTON RESERVE, VICTORIA

Vale Street, Moe, Victoria

HOW TO GET THERE

CAR: 90 minutes from Melbourne, take the Princes Freeway

TRAIN: Moe train station is 10 minutes walk from the venue

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