It has been 27 weekends since we last watched footy. This Sunday is the first game of the home and away season, and as it is a MELBOURNEfc home game, this is your first chance to use your membership for free entry. This game is our only twilight game and our only game at The Dome for 2006. Carlton supporters will be there in force to support 'Kouta' at his 250th game. We need a big turnout from the Melbourne faithful to support the team - and match the Carlton crowd.

The official membership number as of 27 March 2006 is 19,117 paid members. This is unfortunately still approximately 800 members behind this time last year.

- Members can gain entry to The Dome from any gate by scanning your membership card at the turnstiles.

- Scarf redemption and memberships will be available at Gate 7 and on the Footbridge

- Members who have purchased a reserved seat for The Dome with their membership will have their specific seat number printed on the back of their membership card

- If you have recently purchased your membership and have not yet received your membership card, please come to the membership marquee on the footbridge, with some photo identification to be issued with a paper ticket to gain entry to the game.