Tickets for Friday night’s NAB Cup Bushfire Appeal game have now gone on sale, with all proceeds going to raise funds for families and communities devastated by the Victorian bushfires.

 

Players and coaches from the 16 clubs have supported the match between Essendon and the Western Bulldogs, which will be held at Telstra Dome on Friday, February 13 at 8.40pm.

 

Tickets are now available from Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.au, by calling 1300 136 122 or visiting any Ticketmaster outlet. Alternatively, Essendon members and supporters can donate to the Victoria Bushfire Relief Fund at any NAB Branch, or if you are registered for NAB internet banking you can donate via 'Pay Anyone'.
 

·         Victoria Bushfire Relief Fund

·         BSB: 082-001

·         Account: 860 046 797

 
All proceeds from the match will go to the Victorian Government’s Bushfire Appeal Fund announced by Premier John Brumby.

 

More than 4000 tickets were sold in the first hour.  Prices, including Ticketmaster fees and charges are below. Ticketmaster will donate all fees to the appeal:

 

Adult:  $24

Concession:  $19

Junior (Under 17): $5

Family:  $48

 

The game will also be televised live nationally on Foxtel and Austar via Fox Sports 1, and into Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia on the Seven Network, starting at 8.30pm local.

 

AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou joined Essendon captain Matthew Lloyd, the Bulldog's Robert Murphy, Telstra Dome CEO Ian Collins and NAB General Manager of Community Tim O’Leary to launch the tickets today.

 

Players representing the 16 AFL clubs, along with 100 NAB volunteers, will be outside Telstra Dome from 7.30pm Friday collecting donations. The players and a number of AFL coaches will also be involved in separate fundraising activities on the night.

 

Mr Demetriou said the response from the football and corporate world had been fantastic and that players and coaches from the 16 AFL clubs were encouraging all their own fans to support the game to raise as much money as possible for the appeal.

 

“This is not about tribal football loyalties but an opportunity for all in the football community to show their support for all those who are suffering as a result of the bushfires,” he said.

 

“The message from the players and clubs is simple – if you can, buy a ticket and support the NAB Cup Bushfire Appeal match.“

 

Mr O’Leary said NAB was pleased to be able to support the game as part of a broader community response to the national tragedy.

 

“Our staff will work with the AFL, the players and the wider football industry to raise as much money as possible for the appeal and support the affected communities,” he said
 
PLEASE NOTE: Cheer Squad members wishing to attend this Friday’s match need to contact Luisa Gaetano directly on 9306 1037 before 3pm Wednesday.
 
Essendon members and supporters can donate to the Victoria Bushfire Relief Fund at any NAB Branch, or if you are registered for NAB internet banking you can donate via 'Pay Anyone'.
 

·         Victoria Bushfire Relief Fund

·         BSB: 082-001

·         Account: 860 046 797