While the Lions will feature just once at their Gabba home over the next month, Victorian members and supporters will be able to watch the team live in person on three occasions.
The Club’s string of Melbourne matches starts this Sunday when the Lions face the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium. The team will then play Melbourne the following the week (Sunday 10 April) at the MCG.
The Club encourages all Victorian-based members and supporters to get along to these upcoming matches and show their support at these away matches.
If you are still intending on signing up as a Lions Victorian member for 2011, we strongly suggest you consider doing so prior to Sunday’s match against the Bulldogs because it promises to be a big month of footy for Lions fans in Melbourne.
A membership marquee will be in operation on the Bourke Street footbridge (near Gate 3) at Etihad Stadium from 11am this Sunday for fans to sign up. Members who sign up on the day will receive a free general admission ticket for the match while their actual 2011 membership card will be printed in time for the following week’s game against the Demons.
The Club will also be holding a FREE aftermatch function for Lions fans this Sunday in the Victory Room at Etihad Stadium. The event will commence immediately after the final siren (approx 3:45pm) and will feature some special guest speakers including some of the Lions players.
There are a range of other Victorian events coming up throughout April including the new premiere match-day function The Kevin Murray Club (held at every Melbourne match this season) as well as the 2001 Premiership Tribute Luncheon on Friday 29 April.
Please contact the Brisbane Lions Victorian office on 03 8850 5600 or email melbourne@lions.com.au should you have any questions surrounding our matches and upcoming events or matches in Melbourne.
In the meantime, please find below a detailed description of this week's important match-day information for Victorian fans:
MEMBERS SEATING AREA
Lions members will be able to scan their membership card at the gate and receive free entry into the General Admission area on Level 3 at Etihad Stadium (subject to availability) for this week's match.
Members can choose to upgrade to a reserved seat at an additional cost through Ticketmaster and request to sit in the exclusive Lions members-only area located on Level 1 Aisle 6.
These reserved seats are available exclusively to Victorian members for an additional $25 per adult/concession or $8.85 per junior. NB: Tickets can only be accessed through Ticketmaster on presentation of your 2001 Brisbane Lions membership card.
Ticketmaster
Tel: 1300 136 122
Web: www.ticketmaster.com.au
LIONS DEN SEATING
Lions members and supporters again have the opportunity to sit together in our Lions Den seating area on Level 3 at Etihad Stadium.
While this particular area is available for the general public (and not exclusive to Lions supporters), we encourage all fans to pack out this area to make it their own Lions Den.
So please head to Level 3 between Aisles 14/15 (from Row 'G' back) to create a Lions-like environment.
MEMBERSHIP & MERCHANDISE MARQUEE
The Brisbane Lions' membership and merchandise marquee will be set up on the Bourke Street footbridge at Etihad Stadium (near Gate 3) from 11am.
Lions fans will be able to sign up as a 2001 Brisbane Lions member and purchase the latest Lions gear.
Existing members will be able to collect their 2011 membership caps on presentation of their cap voucher received as part of their membership pack.
CAP COLLECTION
Members can collect their caps from the membership and merchandise marquee located on the Bourke Street footbridge at Etihad Stadium (near Gate 3) from 11am this Sunday.
MAIL EXCHANGE HOTEL
The Brisbane Lions encourage all fans to pop into the Mail Exchange Hotel (located across the road from Southern Cross station at 688 Bourke Street) before and after our Etihad Stadium matches in 2011 to help create a social meeting place for Lions supporters in Victoria.
The venue features plasma screen TVs beaming live sport, a TAB kiosk and beer garden while pub-style meals can be purchased in the bistro area.
Lions members will also receive discounted drinks upon presentation of the 2011 membership card.
So be sure to drop by in your Lions colours and check the place out for yourself.
