Here is your guide to the Sydney Swans Anzac Round game against Melbourne at the SCG.
Please note, information will be added as it becomes known.
GAME INFORMATION
Gates Open: 3.00pm
Pre-game: Swans Reserves vs. Canberra @ 3.50pm
Main game: Sydney Swans vs. Melbourne @ 7.15pm
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: Ch 10: Melbourne (7pm), Adelaide (6.30pm), Sydney (7.30pm), Perth (6.30pm). Fox Sports 1: Brisbane (replay, check guide). Full TV Schedule
RADIO: Triple M, ABC630 (7pm) Full Radio Schedule
STATISTICS
Last played: Round 19, 2006 - Sydney Swans 14.11 (95) defeated Melbourne 10.3 (63) @ MCG
Last game @ SCG: Round 4, 2006 – Melbourne 15.7 (97) defeated Sydney Swans 13.14 (92)
Since 2000: Sydney Swans 8, Melbourne 6
Since 2000 @ SCG: Sydney Swans 3, Melbourne 3
Milestone:
Consecutive games – Adam Goodes. Adam is due to play his 173rd game in succession this week. This is the best active streak by any current AFL player and will equal the seventh best streak in the history of the game, established by Kevin Bartlett for Richmond between 1975-82. The best streaks in the history of the game are Jim Stynes (244 games for Melbourne 1987-98), Adem Yze (226 games for Melbourne 1997-2007), Jack Titus (204 games for Richmond 1933-43), Jared Crouch (194 games for Sydney 1998-2006), Jock McHale (191 games for Collingwood 1906-17) and Andy Collins (189 games for Hawthorn 1988-96).
PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
There are limited tickets available for purchase so secure the remaining tickets before arriving at the SCG on Saturday night to avoid disappointment.
ARRIVE EARLY
To arrive in time for the opening bounce and to avoid any traffic, fans are urged to pre-plan their journey to the SCG and allow enough time to comfortably take their seat.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Special event buses to and from the SCG will operate regularly from Central Station to the Moore Park interchange and also to and from Circular Quay.
SCG ENTRY CHANGES DURING REDEVELOPMENT
Please note, your normal gate of entry at the SCG may have changed as a result of the SCG redevelopment. Please ensure you are aware of this change PRIOR to this weekend's match on Saturday 28 April. Fans with seats in the O’Reilly Stand are advised that entry will only be via the Paddington Lane entrance off Moore Park Road. Due to the Hill Grandstand works, fans will not be able to access the O’Reilly Stand from the Churchill Stand entry point off Driver Avenue. Click here for the latest PDF map detailing the new access routes.
25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WALK
Located outside the club's headquarters at the SCG, the Sydney Swans '25 Year Anniversary Walk' commemorates the club's time in the Harbour city and celebrates the club's rich history. Be sure to take a look before this Saturday’s game at the SCG. We suggest you arrive early as you'll loose track of time reading the achievements of your favourite players from all eras, and the messages of support from the Swans sponsors, members and fans. The 'Walk' is located at SCG Light Tower 4, Driver Avenue, Moore Park.
POST GAME LOG ON TO sydneyswans.com.au
After the game log on to the Swans official website for all the post-game stories, statistics, and to register your 3, 2, 1 votes in the Player of the Year competition. Also enter our weekly Trivia competition in FAN ZONE for your chance to win.
OTHER ROUND FIVE MATCHES
Wednesday 25 April - Essendon vs. Collingwood at the MCG, 2.40pm
Friday 27 April - Port Adelaide vs. St Kilda at AAMI Stadium, 7.15pm
Saturday 28 April - Richmond vs. West Coast at the MCG, 2.15pm
Saturday 28 April - Carlton vs. Brisbane Lions at the Telstra Dome, 7.15pm
Sunday 29 April - Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs at the MCG, 1.15pm
Sunday 29 April - Geelong vs. the Kangaroos at Skilled Stadium, 2.15pm
Sunday 29 April - Fremantle vs. Adelaide at Subiaco, 2.45pm
GO SWANNIES!!!
