The AFL has announced a NAB Cup Bushfire Appeal game will be held on Friday 13th February at Telstra Dome as a fundraiser for communities devastated by the Victorian bushfires.

The Western Bulldogs v Essendon match will be transferred from Darwin and will now be played as the NAB Cup Bushfire Appeal game at Telstra Dome this Friday, February 13th at 8.40pm.

Tickets for the game will go on sale at 1pm on Tuesday, February 10th through Ticketmaster on 1300 136 122, online at www.ticketmaster.com.au or via any Ticketmaster outlet. Patrons are encouraged to book tickets in advance to avoid queues on Friday night. 

All ticket proceeds from the match will be donated to the Victorian Government’s Bushfire Appeal Fund. Those who have pre-purchased tickets to the original match scheduled in Darwin can receive a full refund by contacting Darwin Entertainment Centre on 08 8980 3333.

The match is being sold as a ‘designated seat game’ with reserved seating allocated across all levels. AFL and Club members do not have entry entitlements to this match. All members must purchase tickets at the public ­prices listed below.

 
All levels
 
 
Reserved seating
 
 
 
 
 
Price description
Total
 
Adult
$24.00
 
Concession
$19.00
 
Junior 3-17
$5.00
 
Family (A2J2)
$48.00
 
Family (A2J3)
$48.00
 
Family (A2J4)
$48.00
 
 
 
Junior Under 3

FOC

 
 
 

* Family ticket includes 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18.

* These prices include booking fees, additional transaction fees may apply.

The game will be televised live nationally on Foxtel's Fox Sports 1 and throughout Victoria on the Seven Network at 8.30pm.

The Western Bulldogs supports the AFL’s initiative to move the match from Darwin to Melbourne as part of its support for the Victorian Government's Bushfire Appeal.

James Fantasia, Western Bulldogs General Manager of Football, said the team was disappointed to not be travelling to Darwin this week, however, in light of the circumstances, fully supported the AFL’s initiative.

Fantasia has urged Western Bulldogs members and supporters of AFL to galvanise together to help those who have suffered as a result of this disaster.  

Members who have purchased travel packages to attend the Darwin match should contact their place of purchase to discuss what, if any, alternatives are available.

Donations to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund can be made by ringing 1800 811 700 or by visiting www.redcross.org.au.