AFLW Round 8: Essendon v Sydney

Ikon Park (Carlton North) Saturday October 15, 3:10pm

Broadcast: Our blockbuster clash with the Swans will be broadcast live and free on Seven Two and also available to watch ad free on Fox Footy.

Tickets: Secure your spot with adult tickets available for just $10, while under-18s can come along absolutely free (ticket redemption is required.) Grab your tickets here.

What are we wearing?

The Essendon Football Club is proud to unveil its inaugural AFLW Pride Guernsey, designed by VFLW players Mia-Rae Clifford and Kendra Heil. The jumper includes the handprints of members of the 2022 VFLW Premiership program, including players, coaches and staff that identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community. The overlapping handprints represent a sense of community and belonging, demonstrating that there is always support available.

Entertainment

Make sure you are in your seat by 2:40pm to catch Harlow & Hart. An all-girl acoustic trio, performing covers complimented by angelic harmonies – you won’t want to miss it!

Partners and Activations

  • Our inaugural AFLW Pride Game is proudly presented by Fujitsu General Australia.
  • Outside Gate 5 you’ll find the Fujitsu AFL Skills Zone, the team will also have some giveaways on hand.
  • Fans will be able to show their true colours by getting their face painted outside Gate 6 ahead of the first bounce.
  • Liberty will also be located outside Gate 6 with some special rainbow giveaways from Minus18.
  • Keep an eye out for the team from Toyota Forklifts, who will have some very calming giveaways throughout the game.
  • You can also grab yourself a 2022 AFLW team poster, thanks to Palo Alto Networks, by visiting the membership and merchandise marquee.
  • As part of our team entry, our guard of honour this week will include members of the 2022 VFLW Premiership program, Purple Bombers and LGBTIQ+ Liaison Officers from Victoria Police.
  • Test your knowledge with Fujitsu’s Who Am I? at three quarter time. Keep an eye out on our Instagram page for your chance to enter and win a $250 EFTPOS Card!

Purple Bombers

Essendon's AFLW team will be supported in our inaugural Pride Game by the Purple Bombers, the Official LGBTI Supporter Group of the Essendon Football Club. With guidance from the Purple Bombers, Essendon are creating a safe environment for LGBTIQA+ supporters and players, and promoting diversity, tolerance, and acceptance in the league. At Saturday’s game we’ll have a rainbow bay located next to our Cheer Squad, an area for everyone to feel welcome and where all Bombers fans can come along and show your pride. Ahead of the bounce you’ll also find the Purple Bombers outside Gate 6 with some special giveaways for the Bombers faithful! 

Merchandise

Get your hands on all the latest AFLW merchandise outside gate 6, including your very own AFLW Pride Guernsey in the massive merchandise and membership marquee. Grab a badge, scarf or beanie and be sure to show your member card or mobile membership to receive 10% off!

Membership

  • Your Mobile Membership via the Essendon App is your ticket to the game. All the information you need to access your Mobile Membership can be found here.
  • Members who have redeemed a ticket via Ticketmaster using their membership must use their Ticketmaster issued ticket to enter the venue.
  • Our Member Services team will be located at the Gate 6 entry gate. If you are an adult AFLW member wanting to collect your Foundation Member Picnic Rug, please remember to bring your coupon from your member pack to redeem.
  • All access for this game is general admission, there is no reserved seating available. Wheelchair accessible seating is available in the Legends Stand.
  • First 10x AFLW Members to the membership & merchandise tent (outside Gate 6), will receive a Fujitsu Comfort Pack.

Food and Beverages

A wide range of footy fare and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase around the ground on Saturday.

Getting to and into the game

  • Car
    Parking around IKON Park is limited to street parking, we recommend coming early to secure a park. Please be sure to check any council signage for directions.
  • Tram
    No. 19 Tram (City-North Coburg) runs from the city to Royal Parade Walker St / Stop 16, then a three-minute walk to IKON Park. 
  • Train
    Take the Upfield Line to Royal Park Station, then a 13-minute walk to IKON Park. 
  • Bus
    Route 123 Bus to Walker St / Stop 16, then a three-minute walk to IKON Park.

Gates will open at 2pm for a 3:10pm bounce and entry to Ikon Park will be via Gates 5 and 6. Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day, subject to availability, from the ticket window located at the Gate 5 entry.