The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS will play Geelong in the inaugural Tribute to Farmers match at ŠKODA Stadium this Saturday June 8.

GIANTS Head Coach Kevin Sheedy said the game recognised the contribution made by farmers to Australia.

"In many ways farmers have been the backbone of this country. Australian football is also an important part of rural communities and we would like to recognise that with this match," Sheedy said.

The GIANTS are planning a number of activities for fans as part of the round 11 match at ŠKODA Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park, starting at 1.40pm.

These include mechanical bull riding, milking and tractor displays and demonstrations, a kids petting zoo and pony rides, on field entertainment of a whip cracking show and line dancing, plus an extended kick to kick with live music, player interviews and an autograph signing session after the game.

"The GIANTS have a big zone that extends down into southern New South Wales through the Riverina and we would love as many of these people as possible to come to Sydney for this game," Sheedy said.

"It is the Queen’s Birthday long weekend and with no country football on it is a great opportunity to recognise these communities in what is a great fixture between one of the oldest clubs in the VFL/AFL in Geelong and the newest club, the GIANTS.

"We would also love to see as many Geelong fans come to Sydney for the long weekend and enjoy the game. They are a great club which has built not just great success but also a strong culture on and off the field and we are delighted to host them at ŠKODA Stadium."

AFL travel packages including tickets to the game, flights and accomodation are available at www.anygameanywhere.com.au and match day tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.au