With just 30 days to go, excitement is building ahead of Sydney Derby III between the  GIANTS and the Swans at ANZ Stadium.

The match at 4.40pm on March 30 will see the GIANTS take on the reigning premiers, a team it has already beaten in the opening round of the NAB Cup.

Head Coach Kevin Sheedy says the season opener is shaping as a big occasion for the GIANTS and a game not to be missed.

“Our players have come along way in the last 12 months, and there’s no better way to measure ourselves than against last year’s Premiers and cross town rivals, the Swans,” Sheedy said.

“This will be the biggest game of the year. It was great to beat the Swans at Blacktown International Sportspark last week and it just adds to the rivalry that is already forming between the GIANTS and Swans.

“The gap will close between these two clubs quicker than some people think and this will become one of the great rivalries in Australian sport.”

Anyone who buys a ticket to the ANZ Stadium clash through ticketek.com.au also receives free entry to the Royal East Show on Saturday 30th March.

GIANTS members receive free access to the Royal East show on the following three days:

•         Sunday 24th March
•         Wednesday 27th March
•         Saturday 30th March

Take your GIANTS Membership card with you, as you need to scan this through at the entry gates to gain access. Also, once you’re inside, make sure you visit the Members Stand at SKODA Stadium, to relax in the ‘members only’ area.