Here is your guide to the Sydney Swans round 12 match against Collingwood at Telstra Stadium on Saturday night.
GAME INFORMATION
Gates Open: 3.50pm
Pre-game: 2007 AFL Under-18s Competition – NSW/ACT vs. NT @ 3.50pm
Main game: Sydney Swans vs. Collingwood @ 7.15pm
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: Sydney (7.30pm), Melbourne, Brisbane (7pm), Adelaide (6.30pm), Perth (6.30pm). Full TV Schedule
RADIO: Triple M, ABC630 (7pm) Full Radio Schedule
STATISTICS
Last played: Round 12, 2006 - Collingwood 14.11 (95) defeated Sydney Swans 11.16 (82) @ Telstra Stadium
Since 2000: Sydney Swans 5, Collingwood 4
Since 2000 @ Telstra Stadium: Sydney Swans 2, Collingwood 2
Milestones: nil
ARRIVE EARLY
If you are attending the game please plan to arrive early as there are other activities in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct and parking stations are heavily booked.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CityRail is running extra trains from Central and Lidcombe stations direct to Olympic Park for supporters travelling to the Swans vs Magpies 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.*
*An additional station access fee applies for travel from Green Square, Mascot, Domestic and International Airport stations to the City. You will need to purchase a separate ticket.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION FOR THOSE FLYING INTO SYDNEY
If you are flying into Sydney for the match, please remember buses will replace trains on the Airport & East Hills Line dur to trackwork. Replacement bus services will operate from the Domestic Airport where you can catch one of the direct services running to Olympic Park.
Trackwork is also taking place on the South and Southern Highlands lines.
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 call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 and press 3 for Events.
2007 PHOTO COMPETITION
The SwanShop has had unprecedented demand for its 2007 merchandise from all around Australia and now we want to see you in your red and white!
Send in a photo of you, your family members or friends in this year’s Swannies gear for a chance to win:
FIRST PRIZE: A Swans Guernsey or Swans Mega Flag (your choice)
SECOND PRIZE: A Swans 5-Pack DVD of the 2005 AFL Grand Final.
The photo could be at home or at game cheering on the team! Simply take the photo then send it in to promotions@sydneyswans.com.au with the subject line “2007 photo”. In the message please include your name, state and contact number.
This competition closes on Tuesday 19 June 2007 with the winner announced on Friday 22 June 2007. SHOW YOUR COLOURS!
AUSTRALIA POST – MATCH DAY SUPPORTER
Don’t forget to pick up your Match Day Supporters Kit from the Australia Post Ambassadors at the entry gates on the lower concourse. Bang your thunder sticks together to support the Sydney Swans and fill in the reply paid postcard to receive a personalised letter from your favourite player!
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 "Stadium Shop" located on Driver Ave, Moore Park. Free parking in the Gold Members car park on non event days!
REMAINING ROUND 12 SPLIT ROUND MATCHES
Friday 22 June
Richmond v Melbourne at the MCG, 7.40pm
Sunday 24 June
West Coast v St Kilda at Subiaco, 2.40pm
GO SWANNIES!!!