AFL Round 21: Everything you need to know about this week’s matches
HERE’S everything you need to know about the AFL Round 21 matches, including tickets, transport and where kids can have a kick after the match.
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ESSENDON face a Friday night showdown against St Kilda, can the Dons keep their finals hopes alive? Geelong will be fighting against Hawthorn to get a spot in the top eight, while the Tigers will be looking for an easy win against the Suns.
We’ve got everything you need to know about Round 21, from tickets to transport, plus when and where to watch the game on TV.
Check our expert tips here for Round 21 and teams will be announced on Thursday.
FRIDAY
ESSENDON V ST. KILDA
Friday August 10, 7.50pm AEST (Gates open 5pm)
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 18C. Low of 10C. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower at night.
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 Ticketmaster. Club members, AFL members and general public.
SATURDAY
HAWTHORN V GEELONG CATS
Saturday, August 11, 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 13C. Low of 8C. Cloudy. High chance of showers.
TV BROADCAST
From 1.30pm AEST on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
From $24 at Ticketek. Club members, and general public.
GOLD COAST SUNS VS RICHMOND
Saturday, August 11, 2.10pm AEST
Metricon Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara, Gold Coast
*Kick to kick after the game*
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: There will be no public parking available at Metricon Stadium and parking restrictions will be enforced in the areas surrounding the ground.
TRAIN: Ticketholders can use Queensland Rail train services for free on the Gold Coast line. Travel to Nerang station and then board a free shuttle bus to Metricon Stadium.
WEATHER FORECAST
Low of 12C and a top of 22C. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds
TV BROADCAST
From 2pm AEST on Fox Sports 3.
RADIO BROADCAST
SEN
TICKETS
From $24 at Ticketek. Club members, and general public.
PORT ADELAIDE v WEST COAST
Saturday August 11, 4.05pm ACST (Gates open 1.30)
Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide
HOW TO GET THERE
CAR: Parking is available at the ground from $20 and availability is limited.
T RAM: MAC Footy Express trams are free with your game ticket. They will run from Glenelg to the venue.
TRAIN: TMAC Footy Express trains are free with your game ticket. They will be running from Belair, Gawler, Outer Harbor & Grange and Seaford & Tonsley.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 13C. Low of 7C. Partly cloudy. High chance of showers,
TV BROADCAST
From 4.30pm AEST on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, SEN, ABC and ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketek. Club members and general public.
COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES v BRISBANE LIONS
Saturday August 11, 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.
T RAIN: 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 13C. Low of 8C. Cloudy. High chance of showers.
TV BROADCAST
From 7pm on Fox Sports.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, SEN
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketmaster. Club members and general public.
GWS GIANTS V ADELAIDE
Saturday August 11, 7.25pm AEST (Gates open 5.30pm)
UNSW Canberra Oval, Manuka Cir, Griffith ACT
*Kick to kick after the game*
HOW TO GET THERE
BUS: Travel to and from UNSW Canberra Oval is FREE on chartered ACTION buses with your match day ticket or membership card.
ACTION Buses operate a number of buses from and to the following bus interchanges: Gungahlin Town Centre, Woden, Tuggeranong, City, Belconnen Interchanges
CAR: Public carparking is available at a number of locations around UNSW Canberra Oval including Kingston Shopping Centre, Manuka Shopping Centre, Kingston Oval and surrounding streets.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 16C. Low of 2C. Mostly sunny morning. High chance of showers.
TV BROADCAST
From 7pm AEST on Channel 7 and from 7.20pm on Fox Sports.
RADIO BROADCAST
SEN
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketek. Club members and general public.
SUNDAY
NORTH MELBOURNE V WESTERN BULLDOGS
Sunday August 12, 1.10pm AEST (Gates open 11.30)
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.
TR AIN: 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.
surrounding streets.
WEATHER FORECAST
Top of 14C. Low of 5C. Cloudy. High chance of showers.
TV BROADCAST
From 1pm on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketmaster. Club members and general public.
MELBOURNE V SYDNEY SWANS
Sunday August 12, 3.20pm AEST (Gates open 1.30)
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 15. Low of 9. Cloudy. Medium chance of showers.
TV BROADCAST
From 3.00pm AEST on Channel 7, Fox Sports 3.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, ABC, ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
From $25 at Ticketek. Club members and general public.
FREMANTLE V CARLTON
Sunday August 12, 2.40PM AWST (Gates open 12.30)
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 20C. Low of 5C. Sunny with light winds.
TV BROADCAST
From 4.30pm on Fox Footy.
RADIO BROADCAST
Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand
TICKETS
Tickets at Ticketmaster. Club members, AFL members and general public.
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