The GIANTS will welcome Alastair Clarkson and his Kangaroos to town on Saturday for an exciting family-friendly twilight clash at ENGIE Stadium (formerly GIANTS Stadium).

Not only will the GIANTS celebrate vice-captain Josh Kelly’s 200th AFL game, but they’ll use the round one fixture to celebrate the career of inaugural GIANTS co-captain Phil Davis following his retirement at the end of last season.

Headlining the family entertainment for Saturday’s clash, fans in attendance will have FREE access to nine Easter Show rides inside ENGIE Stadium.

GIANTS fans are also encouraged to stick around after the game, with kick-to-kick available on the ground as well as an on-field signing session with GIANTS players place following the match. 

AFL ROUND 1

GIANTS v Kangaroos
Saturday, March 16 at 4:35pm
ENGIE Stadium| Wangal Country

Gates open at 3:35pm 

MILESTONE

Vice-captain Josh Kelly is set to play his 200th game against North Melbourne on Saturday. One of the club's most influential players and leaders for more than a decade, Kelly will face his father's old team - with Dad Phil playing 61 games as a wingman for North Melbourne in the 1980s as well as winning two Sandover Medals in the WAFL. Kelly was drafted to the GIANTS with pick two in the 2013 Draft, and after being elevated to the club’s leadership group in just his fourth season, Kelly took his game to another level in 2017. He was named in the All-Australian team and took home the Kevin Sheedy Medal to secure his first club champion award. The star on-baller added another club champion award to the trophy cabinet in 2021 before being named co-captain of the club in 2022 alongside Toby Greene and Stephen Coniglio. In 2023, he was named vice-captain as Greene was named the new standalone skipper and is a GIANT for life after signing a contract through to the end of 2029.

THANK YOU PHIL! 

Join us as we pay tribute to GIANTS legend Phil Davis and thank him for a terrific career with the GIANTS! Hear from the GIANTS’ inaugural co-captain on field at half-time before he makes his way along the boundary in front of the Members Stand.

Phil will also be appearing in the Members Bar from 4pm for a meet and greet as well as providing the opportunity for photos and autographs before the game.

TICKETING

GIANTS fans wishing to get tickets to Saturday's match against the Kangaroos can purchase directly through Ticketmaster, click here to secure your seats now.

Bring the family from just $54 in general admission for two adults and two juniors (plus handling and processing fees), while tickets last!

MEMBERSHIP

If you're a member, getting into the game is easy!
 
If you have a physical members card, simply have this ready for scanning on arrival at ENGIE Stadium. Otherwise, download the GIANTS App and select 'My Tickets' in the menu at the bottom of your screen! Then select ‘Rd 1: GIANTS v North Melbourne’ to view your ticket. You can then also save your ticket to your wallet.

For more instructions on mobile ticketing, or if you need any assistance, visit the online Members Hub or our membership team outside the main gate at ENGIE Stadium.

New in 2024 is the Membership Desk located at the entrance to the Members Bar. Open pre-match and during breaks in play, it’s a one stop shop for any membership enquiries you may have throughout the season.

If you’re not a member already then there’s no better time than now to join the Orange Army! It’s more than just access to the footy, with GIANT perks, access to exclusive member experiences and events, a members only entrance at ENGIE Stadium, and access for you and your guests to the Members Bar on game day.

Check out our available packages here or give us a call on 1300 GIANTS (1300 442 687) today!

GAME DAY ACTIVITIES

  • Roll up roll up and join in the big big Easter Show from 3:35pm inside ENGIE Stadium where fans will have access to nine FREE show rides, including dodgem cars, the carousel, autobee and teacups! All rides (excluding the carousel which will be located at Gate D) will be positioned either side of the scoreboard inside ENGIE Stadium.
  • GIANTS fans are encouraged to stick around after the game, with kick-to-kick available on the ground as well as an on-field signing session with GIANTS players place following the match. 
  • IDUN Seek: Our star defender Connor Idun is hiding around ENGIE Stadium! Find all five Connors in our big big game of Stadium ‘Idun Seek’ for your chance to win!
  • Make a big big sound in the GIANTS Fan Zone where you can score GIANT giveaways, get your face painted, or have a big laugh on the GIANTS climb and slide!
  • As well as giving fans access to their Toyo Tires Make Your Move race simulator inside ENGIE Stadium, Toyo Tires is also giving two families the chance to race head-to-head on their feet on Saturday with $1,000 up for grabs. Check it out inside Gate D.
  • After an amazing win in Opening Round, the Harvey’s Head-to-Head is back! Will you be the lucky GIANTS fan to take on Lachie Whitfield (the digital version)? If you can beat the LED during the quarter time break, you will win a $1000 voucher for Harvey Norman. For your chance to be selected, visit the team at the Harvey Norman concourse activation to enter your details. Happy racing!
  • Train like a GIANT with Harvey Norman - Visit the team at Gate D to test all of your favourite fitness skills to see how you stack up. While you’re there, grab your own GIANTS sweatband!
  • Take a break in the Aperol Garden - Grab our favourite orange drink, the Aperol Spritz, and enjoy the game from right behind the goals. One of the best seats in the house!
  • It’s time for Surprize Fries! Our friends at Maccas are giving away FREE fries to a whole bay at ENGIE Stadium this Saturday. Be there for your chance to win everyone’s favourite fries thanks to Maccas.
  • First time at ENGIE Stadium? Visit our first timer’s marquee inside Gate D to catch up on all you need to know about a GIANTS game day, including learning our players and when to make a big big sound!

GETTING TO ENGIE STADIUM

GIANTS fans are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of Saturday’s big clash against the Kangaroos at Engie Stadium.

In great news, all tickets to Saturday's clash with the Kangaroos includes both entry and return public transport on trains to and from Sydney Olympic Park. Visit here for details. 

Please note that due to the Easter Show preparations in Sydney Olympic Park, some road closures are impacting access to ENGIE Stadium and the P1 carpark. We are excited to have select Easter Show rides available this weekend and as a result, please note that the entry point for ENGIE Stadium has changed.

Patrons now enter via Showground Road, off Murray Rose Avenue, directly next to Olympic Park Train Station, OR through Grand Parade (P1 parking gate).

Dawn Fraser Avenue is the designated ride share/taxi drop off zone for the match.

Trains run regularly to Olympic Park and the stadium is a short walk from the station. Direct trains are running from Central Station to Sydney Olympic Park from 3:31pm on Saturday.

Plan your trip here.

Please note that pre-booked parking at Sydney Olympic Park for this Saturday is sold out.

All travel options to ENGIE Stadium can be found here.

MEMBER OF THE MATCH

The GIANTS are rewarding a lucky member each week with an exclusive changeroom experience for simply coming to the game! Keep an eye on the big screen for the announcement of our Member of the Match and to find out how to collect your prize.

MEMBERS BAR

The Members Bar is located on the concourse within the Members Stand. All members can access this space both pre-game and during the match. Members receive 10 per cent off selected food and drink in the Members Bar.

GIANTS SHOP

Make sure you grab your favourite GIANTS tees now and show your GIANT pride this season.

The GIANTS Shop at ENGIE Stadium is located inside Gate D. Member discounts and GIANTS Shop vouchers can be redeemed at outlets at the Stadium.

MOST VALUABLE GIANT, PRESENTED BY TOYO TIRES

Vote for your Most Valuable GIANT! After our game on Saturday, GIANTS fans will be able to vote for their most valuable player in a 3, 2, 1 voting style. Vote via our Instagram story or on the GIANTS app - Click here to download it now. The overall winner of the Most Valuable GIANT - as chosen by you - will be awarded the trophy at this year’s Kevin Sheedy Medal.

TEAM SELECTION

The GIANTS will name their team to take on the Kangaroos at 6:20pm on Thursday at gwsgiants.com.au.

BROADCAST

Saturday’s match will be shown live on Fox Footy and Kayo nationally from 4:20pm as well as live and free on 7mate in NSW and the ACT.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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