Anzac Day Update
Apr 20, 2011
It’s one of the biggest events on the MCG sporting calendar and this year’s Essendon v Collingwood Anzac Day clash on Monday April 25 is sure to be no exception.
Schedule
2011 Anzac Day Match - 2.40pm
Tickets:
All remaining public tickets for Anzac Day, including restricted view and standing room tickets, have SOLD OUT. No further public tickets will be available for this match.
There will also be no general admission available.
Gate opening times
MCC members: 10.30am
Public/AFL members: 12.30pm
Car Park openingtimes
Gate 3 – 6.00am
Gate 5 – 9.00am
Gate 6 – 11.00am
Gate 7 – 7.00am (Media, corporate and accessibility passes)
Crowd estimate
90,000
TAB outlets open
12.30pm
National Sports Museum : Open for patrons with a valid event ticket from 10.30am until half time.
Schedule of Activities:
1.20pm-1.40pm Royal Australian Navy Band
1.40pm-1.55pm Preliminary on-field warm-up opportunity
1.55pm-2.15pm Anzac Day Presentation
- Presentation of match footballs
- Scoreboard piece
- Performance by feature artist
- Tribute to Veterans including motorcade
lap of honour
- Performance by The Diggers
2.19pm Display of cheer squad banners
2.21pm Umpires enter arena
2.22pm Collingwood enters arena
2.25pm Essendon enters arena
2.32pm Catafalque Guard in pre-set position
2.33pm Teams and umpires in position for Observance Ceremony
Guard introduced and slow march from pre-set position
Guard turns outward and rest on arms
The Ode
The Last Post
Minute silence
The Rouse – flags raised
National Anthem by Able Seaman Musician Damien Dowd and Able
Seaman Musician Stephanie Hutchison from the Royal Australian Navy Band
2.38pm At conclusion of the National Anthem:
- Two sirens – two minutes to the start of the match
- Guard vacates the arena
- Toss of Coin
2.40pm Match commences
3.45pm (approx) Half-time interval
5.15pm (approx) On-field post match presentation of Anzac Day Medal and Trophy by
President of the RSL (Victorian Branch), David McLachlan
Patrons are advised to allow plenty of time to get to the ground and take public transport where possible.
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Frequently asked questions - restricted view and standing room:
I have a standing room ticket, how early do I need to arrive at the ground so I can see the match?
It is in your best interest to arrive as early as possible to guarantee a position in the front. Public gates open at 12.30pm.
Can I bring a stool/walking stool on wheels/cushion/portable chair to sit on while I am in the standing room bay?
No, you cannot bring these items.
What will my view of the ground be like with a restricted view ticket?
It depends on where your ticket is. However, most restricted view tickets allow for a majority of the playing surface to be seen and a scoreboard.
How many other people will be in the standing room bay with me? Standing room bays vary in capacities and thus it is dependent on which bay you have a ticket for. All bays have been measured according to building codes and standards.
I have friends who also have standing room tickets. Can I stand with them?
Each standing room ticket is allocated to a specific bay. Therefore, you are only permitted to stand in the bay specified on your ticket.
If I'm at the back of a standing room bay, will I be able to see?
Standing room bays are staggered in height so people at the back are still able to have a good view of the ground.
I have a restricted view ticket, can you please advise what is causing the restriction?
The following identifies what each restriction is for each of the different bays - this only relates to specific rows and seats within the below listed bays. The restriction does not apply to the entire bay:
N54 - cameraman
N29 - corner edge of the southern stand N and P level
M28 - pillar
M56 and M57 - cameraman
Q49 - safety rail
Q28 - edge of southern stand
Q29 - safety rail
Q30 and Q31 - scoreboard
Q55 and Q56 - scoreboard
Q57 - safety rail
Q35 - safety rail