Here’s all the information you need as AFLW returns to Western Sydney this Sunday afternoon with a season defining clash against reigning premiers Adelaide at Blacktown International Sportspark.
GIANTS v Adelaide Crows
Sunday February 25, 4:35pm
Blacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown
Gate Opening:
3.00pm - Gates Open
4:35pm – GIANTS v Crows
Tickets:
Entry is FREE
Be GIANT in 2018 and support our AFL Women’s team by becoming an AFLW Supporter Member
Location:
Blacktown International Sportspark is located on Eastern Road, Rooty Hill.
Fan Zone:
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: 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.
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 & GiGi 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 marquee inside the main gate.
Broadcast Information:
The game will be LIVE from 4.30pm nationally on Fox Footy (channel 504), the AFL and AFLW official apps.
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 #AFLWGIANTSCrows.
Team:
The GIANTS squad will be named on gwsgiants.com.au at 6:00pm on Thursday with the final team to be named on Friday at 4:00pm. The team will be confirmed 90 minutes before the match.
Match Day Partner:
Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport is proud to be a foundation partner of the GIANTS AFLW team, supporting women who are forging new frontiers in sport. The three-year partnership forms part of the airport’s commitment to supporting strong and vibrant communities – now and in the future.
Community Partner:
Ladder
Ladder is an independent not-for-profit organisation established in 2007 to help young people aged 16 - 25 break the cycle of homelessness. Ladder was founded by three AFL players who wanted to do more to help tackle youth homelessness. As a result, Ladder works closely with the AFL Players’ Association, the AFL and the players themselves. The collective efforts of the AFL industry is making a significant difference in the lives of young people involved in Ladder's various programs that give young people the tools to take control of their lives, transition to independence and achieve their potential
