Round one of the home-and-away season has finally arrived and here is all the information for the Sydney Swans vs. West Coast game on Saturday night 31 Match 2007 - whether you are going to Telstra Stadium or cheering on the red and white from home.
It will be updated as more information is known:
GAME TIMES
Pre-match: Swans Reserves vs. Eastlake @ 2.10pm
Main game: Sydney Swans vs. West Coast @ 7.15pm
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: Ch 10 - SYDNEY (DELAYED 7.30pm), Melbourne (LIVE 7pm), Adelaide (LIVE 6.30pm), Perth (LIVE 5pm)
RADIO: Triple M, ABC 630 7pm-10pm
STATISTICS
Last played: Grand Final, 2006 - West Coast 12.13 (85) defeated Sydney Swans 12.12 (84) @ the MCG
Last 10 games: Sydney 5, West Coast 5
Record at Telstra Stadium: Sydney 1, West Coast 0 - 2004 Elimination Final: 11.9 (75) to 4.10 (34)
Milestones:
1. Consecutive games -- Adam Goodes, Sydney. Round One will be Adam's 169th game in succession since Round 22, 1999, which equals the ninth best streak in the history of the game. The only better streaks in history are those of Jim Stynes (244 games for Melbourne between 1987-98), Adem Yze (currently 225 games for Melbourne since 1997), Jack Titus (204 games for Richmond between 1933-43), Jared Crouch (194 games for Sydney between 1998-2006), Jock McHale (191 games for Collingwood between 1906-17), Andy Collins (189 games for Hawthorn between 1988-96), Kevin Bartlett (173 games for Richmond between 1975-82), Marcus Ashcroft (170 games for the Brisbane Lions between 1992-2000) and John Schultz (169 games for Footscray between 1959-68).
2. 50 club games -- Darren Jolly, Sydney
OTHER INFORMATION
Earth Hour:
The Swans and West Coast game will coincide with Earth Hour, which is a launch of a 12 month campaign to reduce Sydney’s greenhouse gas emissions by 5%. Due to operational and safety requirements at Telstra Stadium the lights can not be switched off however the initiative will be acknowledged on the night. More info.
Swans to wear black armbands:
Sydney Swans players will wear black armbands on Saturday night in respect to the passing of three most passionate supporters of the club. More info.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CityRail is running extra trains from Central and Lidcombe stations direct to Olympic Park for supporters travelling to the Swans vs Eagles clash at Telstra Stadium on Saturday night. Remember, all tickets to the match include entry and travel on public transport on CityRail, Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses, regular Sydney Buses, and Sydney Ferries services.
Supporters travelling on the Newcastle & Central Coast and Northern lines should be aware buses will replace trains due to major trackwork. Northern Shore Line services between Gordon and Berowra will also be affected.
CityRail advises supporters plan their journey ahead of travelling and allow extra travel time. Click here for details on special train services operating for the event and trackwork information including alternative travel arrangements and bus timetables.
For further event and public transport information visit www.131500.info or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 and press 3 for Events.
SYDNEY SWANS MERCHANDISE
Ensure Telstra Stadium is a sea of red and white on Saturday night - bring your bennies for the weather, your flag or signs to show your support and your voice so cheer the boys home. To help you, there will be Swans merchandise available for purchase around the stadium, and remember all sales benefit your Club. Here are the locations:
EXTERNAL: Pylon 4.
INTERNAL: LEVEL 1 - aisle 104, aisle 110, aisle 118, aisle 127, aisle 132, aisle 141; LEVEL 4 - aisle 403, aisle 430; LEVEL 6 - aisle 606, aisle 626.
If not going to the game visit the SwanShop on-line or the Swans official shop "The Game" located on Driver Ave, Moore Park. Free parking in the Gold Members car park on non event days!
AUSTRALIA POST SET-UP NOISE LEVEL METERS
The Sydney Swans would like to welcome Australia Post as Match Day Supporter of the game on Saturday night.
As part of Saturday night's activities we are asking our members and supporters to make some noise and show their support for the Sydney Swans.
Australia Post has set up a noise level meter at ground level and we need everyone to use their megaphones distributed at gates B, E, G, H, O and P or for those of you on the upper stadium levels to simply shout as loudly as you can 'go the Swans'.
Watch out for our Australia Post man on the ground at pre-game and 1/2 time and cheer as loud as you can.
FREE MEMBERS CAP, BACKPACK OR SWANS SQUAD COLLECTIONS
Collection points will be set up on Saturday night at Telstra Stadium. Simply bring your redemption cards for the relevant items and present them to our staff and you can collect your entitlements. Please allow extra time to collect your items as these collection points will be very busy.
Collection points will be in the following locations AT TELSTRA STADIUM ROUND 1 ONLY:
- Outside Gate H (North)
- Outside Gate J/K (West)
- Light Tower 4 adjacent to Gate A/B (East)
SYDNEY SERVICE OFFICE LOCATION
If you have a membership related issue on match day you can visit a Swans Service Office for assistance. Swans Service Office will be located on the Eastern side of the ground (train station side) at Gates A/B and be open from 2.00pm on Saturday. Please note: these offices are for membership specific enquiries. For general assistance please approach the Customer Service personnel at the respective venue.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS
If you are yet to receive your Membership Card and have NOT already contacted the Club we need to hear from you. The last lot of membership cards for members who joined up over the last week was posted yesterday via Express Post. All other cards should now be in your hands, unless you have been otherwise advised by a Membership Staff member. If you do not have your card we need to arrange an alternative for you for this weekend. Please phone us between 9.30am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri on 02 9339 9130. If you have been asked to collect something at our membership service office please arrive EARLY to ensure you don't miss a minute of the action!
GO SWANNIES!!!
