The AFL wishes to advise that less than 2,000 reserved seats remain available in the Public Reserve for Saturday’s Round Nine Richmond v Essendon match, to be played at the MCG.

A limited number of restricted view and standing room will be released once all reserved seats in the public section of the ground are exhausted. The AFL advises that all fans planning to attend this match, including Richmond and Essendon members with general entry entitlements, must purchase/upgrade to a ticket for access to the venue. Richmond and Essendon Club general admission members will not be able to scan into the ground on the day.

Separately, limited reserved seats remain in the AFL Reserve, and AFL members are advised to pre-book.

MCC members are still able to purchase reserved seats, as well as a limited number of visitor tickets for guests.

The AFL is encouraging all fans to purchase a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available through Ticketek phone 132 849, at any Ticketek agency or online at ticketek.com.au.

Public and AFL gates will open at 4.00pm and the MCC Members Reserve will open at 4.00pm for the curtain raiser match. All fans attending the match are advised to allow plenty of time to arrive at the stadium and to take public transport where possible.

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Patrick Keane