Here’s all the information you need as AFLW returns to Sydney this Friday night with a blockbuster clash against Carlton at Drummoyne Oval.
GIANTS v Carlton
Friday February 9, 7:05pm
Drummoyne Oval, Drummoyne
Gate Opening:
5.30pm- Gates Open
7:05pm – GIANTS v Carlton
Tickets:
Entry is FREE
Location:
Drummoyne Oval is located on Bayswater Street, Drummoyne NSW.
Fan Zone:
Arrive early and sit by the bay whilst enjoying a snack from the food trucks at Talpin Park. There are plenty of activities for the family including a fitness challenge for those up for it, inflatables and face painting.
Once in the ground 2018 AFLW Supporter members can head to the Harvey Norman Hill, grab a bean bag and enjoy the match. The Harvey Norman Hill will be a feature at GIANTS AFLW home games throughout 2018, with access to the Harvey Norman Hill exclusive to GIANTS AFLW members only. Members are to show their membership card to gain entry (for members who are yet to receive their cards, your name will be at the entry).
FREE orange snow cones will also be available next to the Harvey Norman Hill.*
Plus, take a photo with GIANTS mascots GMAN and Gigi, pick up some AFLW giveaways or head to the merchandise tent for caps, guernseys, tees and much more,
After an exciting match head onto the field like your AFLW heroes for McDonald's Kick to Kick!
*Limited to the first 800 people
Public Transport and Parking:
Bus: The oval is serviced by the M50 bus, which will drop you right outside the entrance to the oval. There are numerous busses that stop along Victoria Road which is a short walk from Drummoyne Oval. To plan your journey visit https://transportnsw.info
Ferry: Drummoyne Oval is a 15-minute walk from Drummoyne Wharf. The F3 Parramatta River Ferry, which runs between Circular Quay and Parramatta Wharf, is the only ferry service that docks at Drummoyne Wharf.
Car: There is limited off street parking available near the venue, at the Taplin Park Playground – Enter off Thompson Street. There is also limited parking available in the surrounding streets. It is highly recommended that you seek alternative transport to the match.
Match Day Activities:
GIANTS matches are packed full of fun for the whole family and 2018 will be bigger and better than ever.
- Kids Zone
- Inflatables
- Giveaways
- Face painting
- G-MAN appearances
- McDonalds’ Kick to Kick on the field after the game
You can also pick up some GIANTS AFLW merchandise and memberships from the GIANTS tent located between the Greg Davies Stand and the cricket nets.
Broadcast Information:
The game will be LIVE from 7.00pm nationally on Fox Footy (channel 504).
You can also follow the GIANTS on social media for game updates and behind-the-scenes content on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram @GWSGIANTS. Make sure to use #NeverSurrender when posting about the game!
The official match hashtag is #AFLWGIANTSBlues.
Team:
The GIANTS team will be named on gwsgiants.com.au at 6:00pm on Thursday evening with the final team to be named 90 minutes before the match.
Match Day Partner:
Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman has been a proud supporter of Women's AFL in Western Sydney since 2015. Nationally and throughout Sydney, Women's AFL has experienced extraordinary growth both in popularity and participation. Harvey Norman's support has grown with the game, with the company signing on as Principal Partner of the AFLW's GIANTS team - from day one.
