GWS GIANTS vs Hawthorn
Saturday April 30, 4.35pm
Spotless Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Gate Opening:
12:45pm - Gates Open
12.55pm - NEAFL: WSU GIANTS v NT Thunder
4:35pm - GWS GIANTS v Hawthorn
Tickets:
Be there for the GIANTS’ first home game in Sydney for 2016 as they take on the three-time reigning premiers, Hawthorn, in a blockbuster on Saturday afternoon at Spotless Stadium.
Family tickets start from just $48 for two adults and two children with adult tickets from just $24, concessions $16 and juniors $5.
CLICK HERE to get your tickets for the game now.
You can also call 136 100 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. The ticket office at Spotless Stadium will be open from 12.45pm and is located next to Gate D.
Or why not grab a GIANTS membership? A GIANTS membership is one of the best value in any sport, with a three-match family pass for two adults and up to four children just $170.
A membership package includes a member cap, member card, lanyard, bumper sticker and fixture magnet and heaps more.
Visit memership.gwsgiants.com.au to sign up today or head to the membership marquee outside the main gate at the game.
Thirsty Merc:
One of Australia’s hottest musical acts, Thirsty Merc, will perform on the Virgin Australia Stage to kick off the 2016 season at Spotless Stadium.
The trio of Rai Thistlethwayte, Phil Stack and Matt Smith will perform at half-time show as well as post-match during kick-to-kick on the purpose-built stage just metres from the field.
Their hit songs include My Completeness, Someday, Someday, In the Summertime and 20 Good Reasons.
Milestones:
Leon Cameron will oversee his 50th AFL game as senior coach of the GIANTS. Cameron arrived at the club in 2013 to work as Senior Assistant Coach under the tutelage of AFL legend and GIANTS inaugural coach Kevin Sheedy. After an AFL career spanning 256 games at the Western Bulldogs and Richmond, Cameron spent more than a decade as an Assistant Coach at the Bulldogs and Hawthorn. Cameron took over as head coach of the GIANTS in round one, 2014.
Location:
Spotless Stadium is located in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct just minutes from Olympic Park Station and across from ANZ Stadium and Qudos Bank Arena (formerly Allphones Arena).
Public Transport:
Travelling by trains to Sydney Olympic Park is FREE with your match ticket or membership card and trains depart Lidcombe station every 10 minutes until midnight.
Sydney buses will operate to a regular weekend timetable. Route 525 operates between Parramatta and Burwood via Sydney Olympic Park (cost not included in your match ticket).
Normal non-event weekend transport will be available. Visit the Transport NSW website for more information.
Parking:
Parking is available throughout Sydney Olympic Park. Pre-purchasing tickets to these car parks is recommended with the P1 carpark being within the closest proximity to Spotless Stadium. To find out more, click here.
Match Day Activities:
GIANTS matches are packed full of FUN for the whole family and 2016 will be bigger and better than ever!
- Kids Zone
- Inflatables
- Giveaways
- Face painting
- Colouring in
- G-MAN appearances
- Kick to Kick on the field after the game
You can also pick up some gear from the merchandise tent or visit the membership marquee to sign up now!
Toyo Tires - GAME ON!:
Visit Toyo Tires at the Fan Zone to Get Your Game On! Test out your skills or take a selfie using the hashtag #driventoperform for the chance to WIN at the game. Upload your pics for your chance to win a set of Toyo Tires.
#TrueColours:
Be seen at the game and show your pride by wearing your GIANTS club gear. The GIANTS team will be roaming with the #TrueColours board and if you’re selected as the fan of the game you’ll win a Sherrin game ball PLUS your image will be published in the following week’s AFL Record! Make sure you’re decked out in orange and show your #TrueColours GIANTS fans!
Post Match:
Head down the road to the GIANTS’ Learning Life Centre at 1 Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park straight after kick to kick for a huge post-match event with all the GIANTS players. The GIANTS’ resident band Big Big Sound will be playing live and there’ll be plenty of free family entertainment for all with the GIANTS Fan Zone, along with food and beverages available to purchase.
Broadcast Information:
This game will be shown live on Fox Footy (channel 504) across the nation and on 7mate in New South Wales and the ACT from 4.30pm EST.
For further broadcasting information click here.
You can also follow the GIANTS on social media for game updates and behind-the-scenes content on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram @GWSGIANTS.
Team:
The GIANTS team will be named on gwsgiants.com.au at 6.25pm on Thursday evening with the final team to be named 90 minutes before the match.
Match Day Partners:
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Soldier On
Soldier On’s mission is to achieve the best reintegrated generation of serving and ex-serving men and women in Australia’s history. The GIANTS are proud partners of Solder On and last season supplied 162 tickets and gave 33 families the opportunity to witness live AFL.
Soldier On is funded through the generous support of the Australian public. To find out more about Soldier On visit our website www.soldieron.org.au. To donate $5 to Soldier On to support Australian Veterans and their families SMS ‘Support’ to 0400 866 866.
