Join us on Saturday night for Dreamtime at the ‘G as Essendon take on the Tigers.
ROUND 10
Essendon v Richmond
7:40pm AEST, Saturday, May 20
MCG
BROADCAST
TV*: Channel 7, Fox Footy, Kayo (from 7:30pm)
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.
2023 Dreamtime at the 'G pre-match schedule
12:00pm: The Long Walk event commences at Alexandra Gardens
2:15pm: Gates 1, 2, 3 & 6 Open
2:35pm: VFL game commences
5:00pm: Michael Long speaks at The Long Walk at Alexandra Gardens
5:30pm: The Long Walk commences
5:30pm: Gates 4, 5 & 7 Open
7:00pm: Pre-game performances Fred Leone didgeridoo, Djirri Djirri dancers, Mo'Ju
7:25pm: Essendon run through the banner
7:34pm: Pre-game ceremony
7:40pm: Match commences
Half time: Performance from Michael Long, Radical Son, Amos Roach, Bumpy and Mo'Ju.
MEMBERSHIP INFO
A reminder that Dreamtime at the 'G is a fully ticketed event with NO GENERAL ADMISSION available. All patrons must hold a valid match day ticket or club membership to access the game. There will be no tickets available for purchase at the gate.
Fans wishing to attend the VFL curtain raiser must have a valid match day ticket.
All members without reserved seats must have upgraded to a seat through Ticketek and use the ticket in your Ticketek account to get into the ground.
For all members with reserved seats have two ways to access the game. Your physical membership card has a barcode that will allow you to scan entry at the turnstiles. If you are yet to receive your card or prefer the convenience of using your mobile device, simply log in to the official Essendon app using your membership details to access your mobile membership. More information on how to use your mobile membership can be found here.
High Mark and Silver Members are also welcome to join us in the Hassett Room, where a Dreamtime guernsey signed by our current Indigenous players will be raffled off. The raffle will be drawn at half-time, so make sure you are in the room to win. Show your mobile membership card or physical member card to enter the room.
Need assistance? Our friendly membership team will be available from 2pm in the Club Hub located outside gate three.
If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up for 2023. Simply signup/renew online and then login to the Essendon FC app to access your ticket for round seven. Further information on mobile membership can be found here.
THE LONG WALK
This year The Long Walk has moved and will be departing from Alexandra Gardens (Click here for the location).
Head down to Alexandra Gardens from 12:00pm and check out all the activities and entertainment before the Walk to the ‘G at 5:30pm. There’ll be lots to do for the whole family, with plenty of games, craft and cultural activations, yarn circles, readings with Auntie Joy, facepainting and photobooths. On top of that, we will be there with a skills competition with a chance to win a $500 cash prize, or one of 30, $60 Bomber Shop vouchers.
You can read more about The Long Walk here.
PARTNERS AND ACTIVATIONS
Head to Gate 3 before the bounce and get ready for the match with Fujitsu’s Spin to Win, plus the chance to pocket some cool cash in the Fujitsu Cash Grab, with some awesome giveaways.
Treaty will also be at Gate 3 to provide First Nations people with information on the upcoming Assembly Elections and assist with how to enrol and vote. The are happy to have a chat to anyone with any queries, so make sure you get down and grab your free t-shirt for enrolling! To understand more regarding Treaty, click here.
Amart Kick for Keeps will kick things off this week, with a goal kicking challenge to win an Amart voucher!
The Fujitsu Flame is back at ¾ time, seeing one lucky fan attempt to beat the Flame at three-quarter time to win $500. Make sure you put your name down for your chance to race the Fujitsu Flame here.
MERCHANDISE
Bombers fans can grab all the latest and greatest merchandise from the Bomber Shop, located externally at gates 1, 2, 4 and 5, and internally in gates 1, 3 and 5. Don’t forget to show your physical or mobile membership card to get 10% off at all EFC merchandise outlets.
2023 DREAMTIME GUERNSEY AUCTION
You have the chance to own a piece of history with the match-worn and player issue Dreamtime guernsey’s up for auction!
Each authentic Dreamtime guernsey is displayed in a special presentation box and will be player-signed. All proceeds from the auction are donated to the The Long Walk, and each guernsey is officially licenced and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
The auction officially commences on Thursday, May 18, so click here to place your bid.
GETTING THERE AND ENTRY TO THE GROUND
There will be limited parking at the ‘G on Saturday, with only accredited pass holders and disability permit holders having access to the carpark, so we recommend looking at alternative transportation methods. The stadium is only a short walk from both Jolimont and Richmond Stations.
For those that do have parking access, the following gates will be open. Gate 7 from 7am, Gate 3 from 1pm and Gate 5 from 4pm.
*Parking alert: Access is restricted to accredited pass holders and disability permit holders only.
DREAMTIME AT THE 'G COMMUNITY TICKETING THANKS TO AAMI
As a major partner of the AFL, AAMI has a proud history of supporting Australia’s most loved sport.
In 2023, AAMI will be extending this support to the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, joining with the AFL to celebrate the immense contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Australian Football since its beginnings.
AAMI’s support of the community ticketing scheme will ensure a significant allocation of tickets are available to First Nations community organisations and people to access to watch the Dreamtime at the ‘G game, and be part of this important cultural celebration.
As in previous years, the Dreamtime at the ’G will see the annual clash between Essendon and Richmond and will be preceded by the Long Walk to the ‘G, led by former champion Essendon footballer Michael Long.
