MELBOURNE great David Neitz will make his coaching debut with the Redlegs team, in a once in a lifetime opportunity for Melbourne supporters to play on the hallowed turf of the MCG.

Neitz will be assisting former coach John Northey, who is guiding the Redlegs team.
“I am helping ‘Swooper’ coach the team, but don’t rule me out taking the field if we are behind with five minutes to play,” Neitz said with a laugh.

Only 15 spots remain for this unique opportunity to play for the Redlegs and be at the heart of the ultimate red and blue experience.

The Redlegs will take on the Demons, which will be coached by fellow club greats Robert Flower and Rod Grinter.

In the lead up to the match, you will train with the team and experience the inner life of an AFL player, before setting foot on the ‘G. Then enjoy a range of match-day experiences and functions.

But hurry, bookings close Wednesday, June 30, unless sold out prior.

Your ultimate experience includes:

- Session at MFC training facility, 2:00-6:00 pm
- Coaches will take both teams through drills, tactics and teamwork

- Personalised guernsey presentation and team position selection
- Distribution of full Melbourne Football Club playing kit for each of player (excluding boots)
- Post-training barbecue

Match day - Sunday, 11 July 2010

- Curtain raiser match on the MCG, 11:00 am arrival for 12:15 pm start, followed by Melbourne and Essendon at 2.10 pm
- Warm up and drills in the MCG change rooms
- Pre-game address for players by the coach in the team briefing room
- Cheer squad run through banner
- Team photo on the ground

- Match officiated by umpires from the VWFL  

- Match to consist of two 20 minute halves and to be broadcast live on the MCG big screen

- Winning team to sing ‘Grand Old Flag’ in the centre square

- Each player will receive a team photo and highlights DVD of their training session and match, as a memento of this unique experience

Post-match

- Exclusive access to the Harrison Room for each player and two guests (please note: opportunity to purchase tickets for additional guests at the rate of $100 per adult and $50 per child under 18)
- Level two reserved seating outside the Harrison Room to watch Melbourne and Essendon from 2.10 pm

- Food and beverages to be served for one hour following your match and at half-time of the main game

- Presentation for all players at half-time of the Melbourne and Essendon match

- Perpetual and replica trophy to be awarded to winning team

- Best on ground for each team awarded as judged by team coaches

- Medals to be presented to all members of both winning and runner up teams

If you would like to take up this amazing opportunity, please email your details to lauren.whitaker@melbournefc.com.au. 

Price is $2000 per person.

For any enquiries please call (03) 9652 1141.