Here is your guide to the Sydney Swans round 10 match against Essendon at the SCG on Saturday.
GAME INFORMATION
Gates Open: 3.45pm
Pre-game:
Swans Reserves vs. Tuggeranong @ 3.50pm
Sydney Swans/QBE Legends Game @ 6.40-7.00pm
Main game: Sydney Swans vs. Essendon @ 7.15pm. THE GAME IS A SELLOUT!
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: NSW (7.30pm), Melbourne (7pm), Adelaide (6.30pm), Perth (8pm), Fox Sports 1 - Qld (replay, check guide). Full TV Schedule
RADIO: Triple M, ABC630 (7pm) Full Radio Schedule
STATISTICS
Last played: Round 18, 2006 - Sydney Swans 17.14 (116) defeated Essendon 11.7 (73) @ SCG
Since 2000: Sydney Swans 5, Essendon 6
Since 2000 @ SCG: Sydney Swans 1, Essendon 2
Milestones:
150 AFL games – Nic Fosdike
SYDNEY SWANS QBE LEGENDS GAME
Bragging rights will definitely be on show tonight when the Sydney Swans QBE Legends Game kicks off prior to the Swans v Essendon match. Watch out for Club greats such as Paul Kelly, Mark Bayes, Tony Morwood, Matthew Nicks, Brad Seymour, Troy Luff, Neil Brunton, Kevin Dyson, David Willis and Harry McAsey as they relive past glories in a combined team featuring QBE players. The game kicks off at 6:40pm, so get to the game early and cheer on the Reds v Whites.
ARRIVE EARLY
To lessen your wait in the queues, particularly at Gates C and F, plan to arrive early. Where possible plan to arrive 30 minutes before game start to ensure a quick entry through to your seats.
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. 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.
2007 PHOTO COMPETITION
The SwanShop has had unprecedented demand for its 2007 merchandise from all around Australia and now we want to see you in your red and white!
Send in a photo of you, your family members or friends in this year’s Swannies gear for a chance to win:
FIRST PRIZE: A Swans Guernsey or Swans Mega Flag (your choice)
SECOND PRIZE: A Swans 5-Pack DVD of the 2005 AFL Grand Final.
The photo could be at home or at game cheering on the team! Simply take the photo then send it in to promotions@sydneyswans.com.au with the subject line “2007 photo”. In the message please include your name, state and contact number.
This competition closes on Tuesday 19 June 2007 with the winner announced on Friday 22 June 2007. SHOW YOUR COLOURS!
OTHER ROUND 10 MATCHES
Friday 1 June
Collingwood v Fremantle at the MCG, 7:40pm
Saturday 2 June
Melbourne v Adelaide at the MCG, 2:10pm
West Coast vs. the Kangaroos at Subiaco, 2:10pm
Richmond vs. Brisbane Lions at the MCG, 7:15pm
Sunday 3 June
Port Adelaide v Hawthorn at AAMI Stadium, 12.40pm
Carlton v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, 2.10pm
St Kilda v Geelong at Telstra Dome, 5.10pm
NEXT WEEK… SUPPORT THE SWANS IN MELBOURNE
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Simply log onto http://swans.expedia.com.au and select the Hawthorn game. It’s easy!
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GO SWANNIES!!!
