Essendon will return to Marvel Stadium on Easter Saturday to host St Kilda in round three action.
Here's what you need to know about the match.
ROUND THREE
Essendon v St Kilda
4:35pm AEDT, Saturday, April 3
Marvel Stadium
BROADCAST
TV/streaming*: Fox Footy, Kayo
Radio*: Triple M, ABC, 3AW, SEN 1116
*Based on Melbourne/VIC region. Click here to adjust your state.
KEY TIMINGS
3:00pm - Gates open
4:24pm - Essendon enters arena
4:33pm - Coin toss
4:34pm - Scarf wave
4:35pm - Game commences
SCARF WAVE
A mighty tradition born from Kevin Sheedy's famous jacket wave, the scarf wave will take place 30 seconds before the bounce. Make sure you're in your seats with your scarves at the ready, as we let the Saints know who they're coming up against.
MEMBERSHIP/TICKETS
Member services will be located at the ticket boxes at Gates 3, 5 and 7. Members are reminded that due to COVID-safe requirements, they must have redeemed a ticket to the game via Ticketmaster. Limited tickets are still available to be redeemed for any members yet to do so. Member cards will not provide access.
For any membership enquiries, please call (03) 8340 2000 or email membership@essendonfc.com.au.
Limited tickets are available for sale to the general public via Ticketmaster. All tickets must be purchased in advance of the game. No tickets will be available for sale at the gate on game day.
SCAN IN WITH QR CODE
As per Victorian Government regulations, fans attending matches this weekend in Victoria will need to sign in with a QR code once they are in the stadium.
Fans are encouraged to:
- Download your mobile ticket before you arrive at the venue
- Forward tickets to the individuals attending within your group
- Download the Service Victoria app before you arrive at the venue
- Arrive early and enter via the Gate noted on your ticket
- Once inside the venue, scan the QR Code and check-in
MERCHANDISE
Merchandise will be located at the club hub outside Gate 5, as well as inside Gates 5 and 7. Don't forget to show your 2021 membership card to receive 10 per cent off.
KEEPING COVID-SAFE
In order to keep all patrons, players, match officials and staff safe, there have been a number of changes made to your Marvel Stadium experience.
When arriving, make sure you have your mobile ticket ready. Please download the ticket before arriving at Marvel Stadium to avoid any delays.
Enter at the designated time and gate on your ticket.
There are now only three reasons to leave your seat: use amenities, purchase food and beverages, or exit the stadium.
Please also maintain social distancing at all times.
ONLINE COVERAGE
Bombers fans keep across the club’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts (@EssendonFC) for inner-sanctum access and comprehensive match-day coverage. You can also join the conversation on Twitter by using the official match hashtag #AFLDonsSaints and official club hashtag #godons.
MATCH CENTRE
Keep across our match centre for live scores, stats, news, videos and more.
MATCH-DAY ACTIVATIONS
Here are some activations to keep across on game day.
Fujitsu Flame: The popular Fujitsu Flame is back for 2021, taking place at three-quarter time on Saturday. Possible entrants will be contacted directly by the club before game day. If the successful entrant beats the Flame, he/she will receive $500. If not, he/she will receive a Bombers merchandise pack.
Fujitsu Fast Five: The Fujitsu Fast Five is a new online competition where the person who gets the best time on five trivia questions will receive a $100 Bomber Shop voucher. The questions will be based on the Bombers' history against the Saints. Stay tuned to the club's social media channels and the big screen at Marvel Stadium to get involved.
McCafe VIP Experience: McDonald's will welcome five special club members to its McCafe VIP Experience. The members will be pre-selected.
