It’s a double-header weekend of footy at Blacktown International Sportspark, with the GIANTS’ first JLT Community Series match of 2019 on Saturday night, followed by the GIANTS’ AFLW round five clash against Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. We’ve got all the information you need to know ahead of a big weekend in Blacktown.
JLT Community Series Week 1
GIANTS v Swans
Saturday, March 2 at 7:10pm
Blacktown International Sportspark, Rooty Hill
Timings:
5.30pm - Gates open
7:10pm - GIANTS v Swans
Tickets:
Entry is FREE – Grandstand seating is limited to GIANTS and Swans members only on a first-in basis until capacity is reached. Make sure you bring your 2019 membership to sit in the grandstand with all other areas available to the general public. For more information, click here.
Location:
Blacktown International Sportspark is located on Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill
Parking & Transport:
Bus: Blacktown International Sportspark is located within walking distance from Rooty Hill Railway Station and Doonside Railway Station - just a 20-minute walk from each. Alternatively, you can catch the 728 bus from Blacktown or Mt Druitt station. To plan your journey, visit https://transportnsw.info.
Free shuttle buses for all fans will be running between Blacktown International Sportspark and Doonside Station from 5pm – 10.30pm. Please speak to venue staff on the day for more information.
Car: Limited general public parking is available for a small cost.
Merchandise and Memberships:
You can pick up some gear from the merchandise tent inside the main gate. Members receive 10% off all merchandise! Visit the membership marquee outside the main gate to sign up and take advantage of this members exclusive discount.
Broadcast Information:
Live on Fox Footy (channel 504) from 7:00pm AEDT or streamed via the AFL Live app with a subscription purchase.
You can also follow the GIANTS on social media for game updates and behind-the-scenes content on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram @GWSGIANTS.
AFLW Round 5
GIANTS v Melbourne
Sunday March 3, 2:05pm
Blacktown International Sportspark, Rooty Hill
Timings:
1:05pm - Gates Open
2:05pm - GIANTS v Melbourne
Tickets:
Entry is FREE – but bring your 2019 membership if you want access to the Harvey Norman Hill!
Location:
Blacktown International Sportspark is located on Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill
Parking & Transport:
Bus: Blacktown International Sportspark is located within walking distance from Rooty Hill Railway Station and Doonside Railway Station - just a 20-minute walk from each. Alternatively, you can catch the 728 bus from Blacktown or Mt Druitt station. To plan your journey, visit https://transportnsw.info.
Car: Limited general public parking is available for a small cost.
Merchandise and Memberships:
You can pick up some gear from the merchandise tent inside the main gate. Members receive 10% off all merchandise! Visit the membership marquee outside the main gate to sign up and take advantage of this members exclusive discount.
Fan Zone:
The GIANTS invite you to join them in celebrating International Women’s Day (ahead of March 8). The GIANTS Fan Zone will be decked out with junior clubs and women’s sporting organisations from around the region.
There’ll also be GIANTS face-painting, a Kia Carnival photobooth with G-MAN and GiGi, and plenty more!
The Harvey Norman Hill returns to Blacktown International Sportspark! 2019 AFLW Members have exclusive access to the Hill, which is complete with deck chairs, bean bags and cushions to watch the game in style and comfort. Free Orange slushies will also be available on Harvey Norman Hill.
Macca's Kick 2 Kick is on! Thanks to McDonalds, head on-field after the second siren and have a kick with your mates on Blacktown International Sportspark.
Quarter-time: Think you know the GIANTS? Test out your GIANTS AFLW knowledge with our quiz!
Half-time: The NAB Kick for Cash is on! One lucky fan will be selected from the crowd to have a kick for goal for the chance to win a $250 NAB Voucher.
Celebrate women’s footy! Half-time will see a lap of honour for women’s footy teams that won premierships in the 2018 season.
Three-quarter-time: It’s time to Beat the Bolt! One lucky fan will get to race the GIANTS sprinter for a chance to win two Skydeck vouchers valued at more than $500. Head to the GIANTS Recruits marquee before the game to time your 20m sprint – the winner will be chosen from among the fastest times.
Match Day Partner:
Kia
Kia is proud to be the Match Day Partner for the GIANTS’ round five AFLW match against the Demons. Head into the Fan Zone and snap a pic in the Kia Carnival Photobooth, or get some new ink at the airbrush tattoo station.
Broadcast Information:
The round five match will be broadcast live and free on 7Mate in NSW and ACT on Sunday as well as being streamed live and free on womens.afl and the Official AFL Women’s App. The game will be broadcast around the country on Fox Footy.
You can also follow the GIANTS on social media for game updates and behind-the-scenes content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat - @GWSGIANTS.
The official match hashtag is #AFLWGIANTSDees.
