THE GAME EXPLAINED 48 & 75 TRAM JOLIMONT STATION Incredibly Fast and Exciting, Australian Football Is Full of Amazing Courage, Athleticism and Skill

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THE GAME EXPLAINED 48 & 75 TRAM JOLIMONT STATION Incredibly fast and exciting, Australian Football is full of amazing courage, athleticism and skill. Here is a guide to how the game is played. THE ESSENTIALS The game starts when a field umpire bounces the ball in the middle of the ground. The ball is also bounced in the centre to start each quarter and after a goal has been scored. Games are divided into four quarters of 20 minutes, plus extra time. Teams swap ends after each quarter. There are 22 players in a team and 18 are allowed on the playing field at any one time. THE AIM OF THE GAME It is all about kicking goals. That means kicking the ball through the tall inner sticks (the goalposts) to score six points for your team. If the ball goes between a goalpost and either of the smaller outer sticks, then a behind (worth one point) is scored. The ball play must remain within the boundary line, or else the ball is returned to the umpire to throw the ball back in play. The team that finishes with the biggest total score overall is the winner.

THE SCORE WOOLWORTHS AFL PLAYGROUND When it comes to reading or writing the scores, the goals go first, then the behinds, then the total points. 246 BUS For example, a score of 10 goals and six behinds is a total of 66 points and is written 10.6 (66). UMPIRES THE MCG 70 TRAM RICHMOND STATION Field umpires: three field umpires control the game and award free kicks where the rules have been breached Boundary umpires: There are four boundary umpires who decide when the ball is out of bounds or out of bounds on the full. The MCG is located on Brunton Avenue, Richmond and is 2km from Goal umpires: There is a goal umpire at each end of the ground. They decide if a goal or behind has been scored. Melbourne’s CBD. THE HANDBALL A handball is an alternate method of moving the ball towards your goal. It involves holding GETTING THERE the football in one hand and disposing of it by hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand. CAR Car parking is usually available at the MCG in Yarra Park on event days, via Punt Road. Please THE MARK note long delays can be experienced when exiting the car park. Parking in high-rise parking A mark is taken if a player catches the football after it has been kicked by another player buildings in the CBD is another option. a distance of at least 15 metres and has not touched the ground or been touched by another player when it is in the air. TRAIN For most people, train is the easiest way to get to the MCG. There are two train stations close RUNNING WITH THE BALL to the MCG. Where a player is moving while in possession of the football, he must bounce Jolimont is north of the ground and offers a five-minute walk through Yarra Park to the ground. or touch the football on the ground at least once every 15 metres. From any railway station in the CBD, take the Hurstbridge or Epping lines. The other station is Richmond on the south eastern side of the MCG. To get to Richmond THE TACKLE station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, A legal tackle is when an opponent who has the ball is tackled below the Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines. shoulders and above the knee. You are not allowed to push an opponent in the back. A player who is tackled illegally while in possession of the ball will TRAM be awarded a free kick. Three tram routes provide access to the MCG. No. 75 travels along Flinders St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade and No. 48 travels along Collins St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade. Both these routes stop just outside the MCG. No. 70 travels along Flinders St then detours via Melbourne Park and the tram stop is a short walk across the footbridge to the ground. HOW TO BUY TICKETS BUS Tickets for all AFL matches at the MCG The Bus route 246 is run by National Bus Company and stops in Punt Road, just a short walk from the ground. are sold through Ticketek. For more information on the above services visit victrip.com.au. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY 1. Phoning 132 849. 2. Visiting a Ticketek outlet. 3. Online via their website ticketek.com.au. For more information visit ticketek.com.au. AMENITIES PRAYER ROOM VEGETARIAN FOOD A Prayer room is located on level B1 Vegetarian food is available at all near aisle M30. outlets around the stadium. PARENT ROOMS DISABLED ACCESS FUN AND FREE ACTIVITIES Parent rooms and baby change The MCG has wheelchair-friendly stations are located around seating, parking, entrance points FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES the stadium. and bathrooms. Don’t forget to check out the INFORMATION DRY AREA ( ALCOHOL FREE ) Woolworths AFL Playground For more information, ask an MCG event There is designated dry area seating at every AFL match at the MCG! Just Opens 90 minutes before the start of each match at the MCG. staff or a security guard. request this category on the Ticketek The Woolworths AFL Playground is located near gate 6. website when you are buying your tickets. TWITTER.COM/AFLDIVERSITY FACEBOOK.COM/AFLMULTICULTURALPROGRAM

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Field umpires: three field umpires control the game and award free kicks where the rules have been breached Shed 14 Shed 9 Water Front Taxi Rank Boundary umpires: There are four boundary umpires who decide when the ball is out of bounds or out of bounds on the full. Etihad Stadium is located at 740 Bourke Street, Docklands and is 2km from Goal umpires: There is a goal umpire at each end of the ground. They decide if a goal or behind has been scored. Melbourne’s CBD. THE HANDBALL A handball is an alternate method of moving the ball towards your goal. It involves holding GETTING THERE the football in one hand and disposing of it by hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand. CAR On match days, patrons can enter the Etihad Stadium via Car Park B off the Bourke Street THE MARK extension or via Car Park D and Car Park E off Wurundjeri Way. A mark is taken if a player catches the football after it has been kicked by another player a distance of at least 15 metres and has not touched the ground or been touched by another player when it is in the air. TRAIN For most people, train is the easiest way to get to Etihad Stadium. Southern Cross is the nearest train station to Etihad Stadium. It is approximately a four-minute walk across the RUNNING WITH THE BALL Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge. Where a player is moving while in possession of the football, he must bounce or touch the football on the ground at least once every 15 metres. TRAM THE TACKLE Trams run to Etihad Stadium from La Trobe Street and A legal tackle is when an opponent who has the ball is tackled below the Harbour Esplanade. shoulders and above the knee. You are not allowed to push an opponent in Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street the back. A player who is tackled illegally while in possession of the ball will and Collins Street and all are a short walk to Etihad Stadium. be awarded a free kick. BUS The bus terminus is at Southern Cross Train Station and services airport transfers as well as routes across country Victoria. Etihad Stadium is a short walk across the Bourke HOW TO BUY TICKETS Street pedestrian footbridge from the bus terminus. Tickets for all AFL matches at Etihad Stadium For more info on the above services visit victrip.com.au. are sold through Ticketmaster. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY 1. Phoning 136 100. 2. Visiting a Ticketmaster outlet. 3. Online via their website ticketmaster.com.au. For more information visit ticketmaster.com.au. AMENITIES PRAYER ROOM HALAL AND A Prayer room is located on level 3 VEGETARIAN FOOD near aisle 8. The supplier of Etihad Stadiums fresh PARENT ROOMS chicken is certified halal, this product FUN AND FREE ACTIVITIES is used in most chicken based meals. Parent rooms and baby change Please ask a Team Leader at any food stations are located around outlet for clarification upon ordering. FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES the stadium. Vegetarian food is available at all Don’t forget to check out the DISABLED ACCESS outlets around the stadium. Woolworths AFL Playground Etihad Stadium has wheelchair-friendly INFORMATION seating, parking, entrance points Opens 90 minutes before the start of each match at For more information, ask an Etihad and bathrooms. Etihad Stadium. The Woolworths AFL Playground is located at gate 5. Stadium event staff or a security guard. TWITTER.COM/AFLDIVERSITY FACEBOOK.COM/AFLMULTICULTURALPROGRAM

THE GAME EXPLAINED SOUTH BANK STATION Incredibly fast and exciting, Australian Football is full of amazing courage, athleticism and skill. Here is a guide to how the game is played. THE ESSENTIALS THE The game starts when a field umpire bounces the ball in the middle of the ground. The ball is also bounced in the centre to start each quarter and after a goal has been scored. GABBA Games are divided into four quarters of 20 minutes, plus extra time. Teams swap ends after each quarter. There are 22 players in a team and 18 are allowed on the playing field at any one time. THE AIM OF THE GAME It is all about kicking goals. That means kicking the ball through the tall inner sticks (the goalposts) to score six points for your team. If the ball goes between a goalpost and either of the smaller outer sticks, then a behind (worth one point) is scored. The ball play must remain within the boundary line, or else the ball is returned to the umpire to throw the ball back in play. The team that finishes with the biggest total score overall is the winner. LIONS PARK THE SCORE When it comes to reading or writing the scores, the goals go first, then the behinds, then the total points. For example, a score of 10 goals and six behinds is a total of 66 points and is written 10.6 (66). UMPIRES Field umpires: three field umpires control the game and award free kicks where the rules have been breached Boundary umpires: There are four boundary umpires who decide when the ball is out of bounds or out of bounds on the full. The Gabba is located on Vulture Street, Wooloongabba and is 1km from Goal umpires: There is a goal umpire at each end of the ground. They decide if a goal or behind has been scored. Brisbane’s CBD. THE HANDBALL A handball is an alternate method of moving the ball towards your goal. It involves holding GETTING THERE the football in one hand and disposing of it by hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand. CAR On event days parking restrictions apply to the local area around the venue. Patrons can park THE MARK in the Brisbane CBD or Westfield Chermside and catch free Brisbane Transport shuttle bus A mark is taken if a player catches the football after it has been kicked by another player services with an event ticket. a distance of at least 15 metres and has not touched the ground or been touched by another player when it is in the air. TRAIN RUNNING WITH THE BALL Catch regular timetabled services to South Bank train station free with your event ticket. Where a player is moving while in possession of the football, he must bounce or touch the football on the ground at least once every 15 metres. BUS Free Brisbane Transport shuttle services are provided for Gabba ticket holders. THE TACKLE Shuttle services arrive and depart at the Gabba ground from various locations throughout A legal tackle is when an opponent who has the ball is tackled below the Brisbane including the CBD and Westfield Chermside. shoulders and above the knee. You are not allowed to push an opponent in For more information on the above services visit translink.com.au. the back. A player who is tackled illegally while in possession of the ball will be awarded a free kick.

HOW TO BUY TICKETS Tickets for all AFL matches at the Gabba are sold through Ticketmaster. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY 1. Phoning 136 100. 2. Visiting a Ticketmaster outlet. AMENITIES 3. Online via their website ticketmaster.com.au/lions. For more information visit ticketmaster.com.au. PRAYER ROOM DISABLED ACCESS A Prayer room is located adjacent to The Gabba has wheelchair-friendly Bay 14. seating, parking, entrance points PARENT ROOMS and bathrooms. Parent rooms and baby change stations DRY AREA (ALCOHOL FREE) are located around the stadium. There is designated dry area seating FUN AND FREE ACTIVITIES at every AFL match at the Gabba! INFORMATION This area isn’t available for purchase FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES For more information, ask a Gabba online, but a customer service office event staff or a security guard. will be able to help you with your Don’t forget to check out Lion Park. request on the phone or at a Opening 90 minutes before the start of each match at the VEGETARIAN FOOD Ticketmaster outlet. Gabba it offers fun and free activities for kids and families. Vegetarian food is available at all The Lion Park is located between gates 2 and 3. outlets around the stadium. TWITTER.COM/AFLDIVERSITY FACEBOOK.COM/AFLMULTICULTURALPROGRAM

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Haydn Bunton Drive THE ESSENTIALS BUS STATION The game starts when a field umpire bounces the ball in the middle of the ground. The ball is also bounced in the centre to start each quarter and after a goal has been scored. Games are divided into four quarters of 20 minutes, plus extra time. Teams swap ends after each quarter.

There are 22 players in a team and 18 are allowed on the playing field at any one time. GATE GATE 09 Domain 24 THE AIM OF THE GAME Stadium It is all about kicking goals. That means kicking the ball through the tall inner sticks (the goalposts) to score six DOMAIN points for your team. If the ball goes between a goalpost and either of the smaller outer sticks, then a behind (worth one point) is scored. The ball play must remain within the boundary line, or else the ball is returned to the STADIUM umpire to throw the ball back in play. The team that finishes with the biggest total score overall is the winner.

GATE 08 GATE THE SCORE 26 GATE When it comes to reading or writing the scores, the goals go first, then the behinds, then the total points. 07 For example, a score of 10 goals and six behinds is a total of 66 points and is written 10.6 (66). WEST LEEDERVILLE STATION Subiaco Road

UMPIRES GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE GATE 06 05 04 03 02 01 Field umpires: three field umpires control the game and award free kicks where the rules have been breached Boundary umpires: There are four boundary umpires who decide when the ball is out of bounds or out of bounds on the full. Domain Stadium is located on Subiaco Rd, Subiaco and is approximately Goal umpires: There is a goal umpire at each end of the ground. They decide if a goal or behind has been scored. 3.5km from Perth’s CBD. THE HANDBALL A handball is an alternate method of moving the ball towards your goal. It involves holding GETTING THERE the football in one hand and disposing of it by hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand. CAR For ACROD pass holders limited parking is available on Kitchener Park, Subiaco Football Club THE MARK and Market Square and is free of charge. This parking is subject to availability. Please ensure A mark is taken if a player catches the football after it has been kicked by another player that you bring a valid ACROD Pass with you when planning to park at the Stadium. a distance of at least 15 metres and has not touched the ground or been touched by another player when it is in the air. TRAIN RUNNING WITH THE BALL Your ticket to the football includes travel on all Transperth services for three hours before, during and three hours after the game. Simply show your membership card or ticket to the Where a player is moving while in possession of the football, he must bounce driver or inspector. or touch the football on the ground at least once every 15 metres. It is recommended that you catch the train to West Leederville Station not Subiaco Station for football services. Train services will operate on all lines, with extra capacity and shuttle services THE TACKLE to West Leederville Station. A legal tackle is when an opponent who has the ball is tackled below the shoulders and above the knee. You are not allowed to push an opponent in BUS the back. A player who is tackled illegally while in possession of the ball will Football special buses will operate to the game. Last buses leave 20 minutes after the be awarded a free kick. completion of the match.

HOW TO BUY TICKETS AMENITIES Tickets for all AFL matches at the Domain Stadium are sold through Ticketmaster. INFORMATION DISABLED ACCESS Customer Service/Cloaking: Gate 8&19. Wheelchair bays are available. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY Lost property: Gate 8 customer service. Disabled car parking is available in 1. Phoning 136 100. First Aid: Gate 3, Gate 7 & Gate 19. Kitchener Park, Subiaco Football Club Membership Services: Gate 12. and Market Square and is free for 2. Visiting a Ticketmaster outlet. Roaming customer service staff. holders of ACROD passes 3. Online via their website ticketmaster.com.au/lions. (subject to availability). For more information visit ticketmaster.com.au. PARENT ROOMS Parent rooms and baby change stations STAY CONNECTED are located around the stadium. SMS your SOS: 0408 602 464 Social Media: @domainstadium CASH FACILITIES (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram) ATMs: Gate 9, Gate 19 and Gate 26. #TheDomain or domainstadium.com.au FUN AND FREE ACTIVITIES Eftpos CASH OUT: Gate 8, Gate 16. PayPass: accepted at most F&B outlets. Further information can be found FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES at domainstadium.com.au/guest- FOOD services/facilities-amenties Gate 19 Live: Gluten Free & Vegetarian options available at selected outlets. Live outdoor cooking, specialty food options, 100% satisfaction on all food and live big screen action and live music. beverage items (return for a complete replacement if not 100% satisfied). TWITTER.COM/AFLDIVERSITY FACEBOOK.COM/AFLMULTICULTURALPROGRAM

BOB QUINN GATE Northern Mound Ticket CLARRIE GRIMMETT GATE Entrance Western Stand Entrance THE GAME EXPLAINED NORTHERN DECK Incredibly fast and exciting, Australian Football is full of amazing courage, athleticism and skill. Here is a guide to how the game is played. ADELAIDE

NORTHERN THE ESSENTIALS MOUND OVAL The game starts when a field umpire bounces the ball in the middle of the ground. The ball is also bounced in the centre to start each quarter and after a goal has been scored. Games are divided into four quarters of 20 minutes, plus extra time. Teams swap ends after each quarter. EAST GATE There are 22 players in a team and 18 are allowed on the playing field at any one time. WESTERN Adelaide EASTERN STAND STAND Oval Ticket KING WILLIAM ROAD THE AIM OF THE GAME It is all about kicking goals. That means kicking the ball through the tall inner sticks (the goalposts) to score six points for your team. If the ball goes between a goalpost and either of the smaller outer sticks, then a behind

RIVERBANK (worth one point) is scored. The ball play must remain within the boundary line, or else the ball is returned to the STAND umpire to throw the ball back in play. The team that finishes with the biggest total score overall is the winner. THE SCORE When it comes to reading or writing the scores, the goals go first, then the behinds, then the total points. For example, a score of 10 goals and six behinds is a total of 66 points and is written 10.6 (66). Visitor Centre / Bradman Collection WAR MEMORIAL DRIVE MONTEFIORE ROAD

UMPIRES SOUTH GATE Field umpires: three field umpires control the game and award free kicks where the rules have been breached SOUTHERN PLAZA Boundary umpires: There are four boundary umpires who decide when the ball is out of bounds or out of bounds on the full. Adelaide Oval is located on the banks of the River Torrens (War Memorial Drive, Goal umpires: There is a goal umpire at each end of the ground. They decide if a goal or behind has been scored. North Adelaide) and is a short 400m walk from Adelaide’s CBD. THE HANDBALL A handball is an alternate method of moving the ball towards your goal. It involves holding GETTING THERE the football in one hand and disposing of it by hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand. PUBLIC TRANSPORT THE MARK Taking public transport to and from the stadium is the best option. With the Riverbank Footbridge – and its connections to the Adelaide Railway Station, the tramline and a range of A mark is taken if a player catches the football after it has been kicked by another player bus routes – catching public transport to Adelaide Oval is easier than ever. The Adelaide Oval a distance of at least 15 metres and has not touched the ground or been touched by Footy Express provides public bus, train and tram services that are included in the price of a another player when it is in the air. game day ticket. For more information on services visit adelaidemetro.com.au RUNNING WITH THE BALL TAXI Where a player is moving while in possession of the football, he must bounce Taxi ranks are located on the western side of King William Rd; the southern side of or touch the football on the ground at least once every 15 metres. Pennington Tce and the eastern side of Montefiore Rd. THE TACKLE BIKE A legal tackle is when an opponent who has the ball is tackled below the Bike racks are located at the southern, eastern and northern ends of Adelaide Oval. shoulders and above the knee. You are not allowed to push an opponent in the back. A player who is tackled illegally while in possession of the ball will PARKING be awarded a free kick. Adelaide Oval provides limited daily disabled parking on a first in first served basis in the Torrens Parade Ground and Northern Car Park, $16 cash payable upon entry.

To assist in planning your visit to Adelaide Oval visit the ‘Getting to the Oval’ section on adelaideoval.com.au or download the Adelaide Oval App for free from the Apple Store or Google Play. HOW TO BUY TICKETS Tickets for all AFL matches at Adelaide Oval are sold through Ticketek. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY 1. Phoning 132 849. 2. Visiting a Ticketek outlet. 3. Online via their website ticketek.com.au. For more information visit ticketek.com.au. AMENITIES PRAYER ROOM DISABLED ACCESS A prayer room is located on Level 1 of Adelaide Oval has wheelchair friendly FAN AND FAMILY FRIENDLY the Eastern Stand near the East Gate seating, parking and entrance points and bathrooms. Adelaide Oval is a great place to take the family, with food PARENT ROOMS and drink outlets and toilets located at each level of the new There are five parent rooms and baby DRY AREA (ALCOHOL FREE) Riverbank and Eastern stands. In fact, the new design has change stations located around the stadium There is a designated dry area located exceeded Australian design standards for stadium toilet facilities in the north-western corner of the by 30 percent and there are multiple family rooms and access VEGETARIAN FOOD northern mound (aisle 149). toilets included throughout each new stand. Vegetarian food is available at selected outlets around the stadium. TWITTER.COM/AFLDIVERSITY FACEBOOK.COM/AFLMULTICULTURALPROGRAM

THE GAME EXPLAINED SPOTLESS Incredibly fast and exciting, Australian Football is full of amazing courage, athleticism and skill. Here is a guide to how the game is played. STADIUM THE ESSENTIALS The game starts when a field umpire bounces the ball in the middle of the ground. The ball is also bounced in the centre to start each quarter and after a goal has been scored. Games are divided into four quarters of 20 minutes, plus extra time. Teams swap ends after each quarter. There are 22 players in a team and 18 are allowed on the playing field at any one time. THE AIM OF THE GAME It is all about kicking goals. That means kicking the ball through the tall inner sticks (the goalposts) to score six points for your team. If the ball goes between a goalpost and either of the smaller outer sticks, then a behind (worth one point) is scored. The ball play must remain within the boundary line, or else the ball is returned to the umpire to throw the ball back in play. The team that finishes with the biggest total score overall is the winner. THE SCORE When it comes to reading or writing the scores, the goals go first, then the behinds, then the total points. For example, a score of 10 goals and six behinds is a total of 66 points and is written 10.6 (66). UMPIRES Field umpires: three field umpires control the game and award free kicks where the rules have been breached Boundary umpires: There are four boundary umpires who decide when the ball is out of bounds or out of bounds on the full. Spotless Stadium is located on Showground Road in Sydney Olympic Park, NSW. Goal umpires: There is a goal umpire at each end of the ground. They decide if a goal or behind has been scored. THE HANDBALL GETTING THERE A handball is an alternate method of moving the ball towards your goal. It involves holding CAR the football in one hand and disposing of it by hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand. Sydney Olympic Park has a range of parking options making travelling by car a convenient option for your visit to Sydney Showground. Visitors have access to casual parking facilities in a number of THE MARK locations across the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. Carparks P1, P5 and P6 are in close proximity A mark is taken if a player catches the football after it has been kicked by another player to Sydney Showground, costing $5 per hour, up to a maximum fee of $25 per day. a distance of at least 15 metres and has not touched the ground or been touched by another player when it is in the air. TRAIN Travel to and from Spotless stadium on Sydney trains is FREE on match day and included in RUNNING WITH THE BALL your match ticket or membership. Olympic Park train station is just a short walk from Spotless Where a player is moving while in possession of the football, he must bounce Stadium. The Sprint service, operated by CityRail, travels between Lidcombe and Olympic Park or touch the football on the ground at least once every 15 metres. Stations daily, every 10 minutes. A limited number of direct services also operate between Central Station and Olympic Park Station in the afternoon on weekdays and for some major THE TACKLE events. For the latest travel information visit www.131500.com.au. A legal tackle is when an opponent who has the ball is tackled below the shoulders and above the knee. You are not allowed to push an opponent in BUS Sydney Buses operate direct bus services to Sydney Olympic Park from a number of locations including the back. A player who is tackled illegally while in possession of the ball will Lidcombe, Strathfield and Parramatta. For the latest travel information visit www.131500.com.au. be awarded a free kick. FERRY Sydney Ferries run a daily service between Circular Quay and Parramatta stopping at Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf. To travel to Spotless Stadium, visitors must also catch a connecting bus. HOW TO BUY TICKETS Tickets for all AFL matches at Spotless Stadium are sold through Ticketmaster. AMENITIES TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY 1. Phoning 136 100. PRAYER ROOM DISABLED ACCESS 2. Visiting a Ticketmaster outlet. A Prayer room is located on level 3 of the Spotless stadium has disabled access council stand near Gate D. Please ask seating, parking, entrance points and 3. Online via their website ticketmaster.com.au/GIANTS. customer service staff (in blue uniforms) bathrooms. For more information visit ticketmaster.com.au. for directions upon entering gate D. DRY AREA (ALCOHOL FREE) BABY CHANGEROOMS There is a designated Dry area seating Baby change facilities are located around the at Spotless Stadium located in bay stadium within the disabled access toilets. 240 directly in front of the Woolworths AFL Playground. THE WOOLWORTHS AFL PLAYGROUND VEGETARIAN FOOD The Woolworths AFL Playground is located to the left of the big screen at Spotless Stadium and offers young families Vegetarian options are available at the INFORMATION an area where they can enjoy free activities whilst still being able to see the football field with ease. Activities within many food outlets around the stadium Please ask customer service staff in the playground include, a Woolworths marking inflatable, photo board cut-outs for children to pose with along with including Asian, Middle eastern and blue uniforms located around the GIANTS skill tester inflatables, face painters and a jumping castle. There is also a photo box where participants and contemporary Australian cuisine options. venue for any event information. their families can receive a free print out capturing their time in the Woolworths AFL Playground. TWITTER.COM/AFLDIVERSITY

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When it comes to reading or writing the scores, the goals go first, then the behinds, then the total points. FARMER GATE SOUTH SMITH GATE BERNIE RE POLLY G NORTH For example, a score of 10 goals and six behinds is a total of 66 points and is written 10.6 (66). GEELONG SOUTH HICKEY STAND STATION UMPIRES MOORABOOL STREET Field umpires: three field umpires control the game and award free kicks where the rules have been breached Boundary umpires: There are four boundary umpires who decide when the ball is out of bounds or out of bounds on the full. Simonds Stadium is located on LaTrobe Terrace, Geelong, VIC Goal umpires: There is a goal umpire at each end of the ground. They decide if a goal or behind has been scored. THE HANDBALL GETTING THERE A handball is an alternate method of moving the ball towards your goal. It involves holding CAR the football in one hand and disposing of it by hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand. Geelong is 75km down the Princes Highway from Melbourne, via the Westgate Bridge. THE MARK There is limited parking at Simonds Stadium, so plan to arrive early. A mark is taken if a player catches the football after it has been kicked by another player TRAIN a distance of at least 15 metres and has not touched the ground or been touched by V/Line runs match day services between South Geelong and Southern Cross station hourly. another player when it is in the air. Simonds Stadium is a short walk from South Geelong station. RUNNING WITH THE BALL Where a player is moving while in possession of the football, he must bounce or touch the football on the ground at least once every 15 metres. THE TACKLE A legal tackle is when an opponent who has the ball is tackled below the shoulders and above the knee. You are not allowed to push an opponent in the back. A player who is tackled illegally while in possession of the ball will be awarded a free kick.

HOW TO BUY TICKETS AMENITIES Tickets for all AFL matches at Simonds Stadium are sold through Ticketmaster. ACCESSIBILITY Disabled access into Simonds Stadium is available at any of the four main entrance gates. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY Simonds Stadium has disabled car parking & toilets along with lifts and ramps for accessibility. 1. Phoning 136 100. 2. Visiting a Ticketmaster outlet. FOR MORE INFORMATION Website: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/simondsstadium 3. Online via their website ticketmaster.com.au Email: [email protected] For more information visit ticketmaster.com.au. Business hours phone: 03 5224 9016