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AFL Round 10 - Richmond v Essendon

21st May 7:30 pm

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@RICHMOND_FC
Essendon @ESSENDONFC
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  • ClosedEnter via Wellington Parade
  • ClosedEnter via Punt Road
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  • ClosedEnter via Brunton Avenue

Last updated 8:11PM

MCC Reserve 2.30pm

Ticket information

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Ticketing arrangements

Category 3 match - reserve on demand
Walk-up available

Long Room and Balcony passes

Match Day Availability
Long Room Passes - 0
Balcony Passes - 0
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Members Reserve

Dining Options

Members Dining Room ballot

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Jim Stynes Grill ballot

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Members' Dining Menu

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Jim Stynes Grill Menu

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Opening times

Gates

MCC Reserve

2.30pm

AFL Reserve

2.30pm (Gate 6)
5.00pm (Gate 7)

Public

2.30pm (Gates 1 & 3)
5.00pm (Gates 4 & 5)

Parking

Gate 3: 1.30pm*

Gate 5: Closed

Gate 6: Closed

Gate 7: 6.00am*


*Parking alert: Due to the closure of Brunton Avenue, access via Gates 3 and 7 is restricted to accredited passholders and disability permit holders only.

Please note: public parking in Yarra Park is unavailable for this match.


The Melbourne Cricket Club is excited to welcome you back into the Members’ Reserve for the 2022 AFL Premiership Season.

For all of the information you need to know about visiting the Reserve this AFL season, click here.

View the 2022 AFL Premiership Season fixture at the MCG here.

Arrive early

To ensure you are inside the Ground in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

If you have reserved a seat, download your seat ticket prior to your arrival. To gain entry into the match, scan your membership card at the turnstiles.

MCC Library Fact Sheets

2022 AFL Premiership Season - Round 10 - Richmond v Essendon

Match category

This match is a Category 3 match. Walk-up areas are subject to change. Please continue to check back for updates.

Walk-up areas are in the following locations:

Level 1
  • M38-M40 (rows A-Z)

Level 4
  • Q37-Q48 (rows Z-MM)

Please note, walk-up is not available on levels 2 and 3.

Order of events

2.45pm: VFL curtain raiser match - Richmond VFL vs Essendon VFL
6.15pm: The Long Walk
6.30pm: Dreamtime at the G Pre-Match Entertainment, supported by Coles
7.00pm: Welcome to Country
7.05pm: Cultural performance
7.25pm: Richmond and Essendon team War Crys
7.30pm: Match commences
Half-time: Kristel West performs
Post-match: Yiooken Award presentation

Road closures

  • Brunton Avenue: 5.00pm-11.10pm
  • Jolimont Street & Terrace: 5.00pm-11.10pm
  • Wellington Parade: 10.10pm-11.10pm (Post-match)

Parking

Public parking in Yarra Park is not available for this match. Click here for parking information as well as alternative parking options close to the MCG.

The G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service

The G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service operates during public events held at the MCG.

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges and in 2022, the G-Train will also feature vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations:
  • Richmond Station
  • Jolimont Station
  • Accessible Parking Area

Find out more

Planned Train Disruptions – Saturday May 21

Buses replace trains on sections of the Mernda, Sunbury, and Lilydale lines this weekend.

Passengers should allow extra time when traveling to and from the MCG.

Please be aware after the game there may be increased congestion and delays getting onto the platforms at Richmond and Jolimont stations.

Passengers are advised to return to where they got off the bus prior to the game.

For further information and to plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au.

Western Freeway Maintenance Works

From 8pm Friday May 20 until 5am Monday May 23 the inbound lanes on the Western Freeway will be closed between the Ballarat Road interchange and Robinsons Road.

During the closure, there will be a detour in place via Ballarat Road to the Western Ring Road. Motorists can also exit prior to Ballarat Road at Hopkins Road or Leakes Road towards Werribee, or via the Melton Highway through Taylors Lakes.

For more information, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au. 

Australian Sports Museum

The Australian Sports Museum is open event days before the bounce for all ticket holders.

Located at Gate 3 inside the MCG, the Museum showcases the best of Australian sports including AFL, cricket and the Olympics.

For this match, the Museum is open from 10.00am-12.00pm.

Please note: MCG Tours do no operate on event days.

Find out more.

Flashing Lights Warning

Please note, flashing lights will be used throughout this match at the MCG.

Bars and Dining in the Members' Reserve

Please see below for the bars and dining options available to members for this match.

Bar Location Dwelling Take-away
Dining
Blazer Bar Members' Reserve,
Level 1
No
Yes No
Bullring Bar Members' Reserve,
Level B1
Yes Yes No
David Neitz Terrace
Members' Reserve,
Level 4
Yes No
No
Frank Grey Smith Bar Members' Reserve,
Level 3
Yes No
No
Hugh Trumble Cafe Members' Reserve,
Level 1
Yes
No
Yes
Jim Stynes Grill Olympic Stand,
Level 2
Yes
No Yes – pre-booked only
Long Room Members' Reserve,
Level 2
Yes Yes
Yes - walk-up available
Committee Room by Grossi Members' Reserve,
Level 2
Yes
Yes
No
Members' Dining Room Members' Reserve,
Level 2
Yes
No
Yes - pre-booked only
Midfielders Bar Members' Reserve,
Level 4
No
Yes No
Percy Beames Members' Reserve,
Level 2
Yes Yes
Roast Beef Rolls
Robert Flower Terrace Members' Reserve,
Level 4
Yes
No
No
Sir Bernard Callinan Bar Members' Reserve,
Level 4
Yes
No
No
Stumps Tavern Members' Reserve,
Level 1
Yes No
Yes
Tower 6 Members' Reserve,
Level 1
Yes

No

Yes
Terrace Cafe Members' Reserve,
Level 1
Yes No
Yes

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