FOOTBALL GUIDE 2020 - MCC Membership Guide for the 2019/20 Summer of football - Melbourne Cricket Club
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FOOTBALL
GUIDE 2020
2019/20 MCC SUMMER CRICKET GUIDE
MCC Membership Guide for the
2019/20 Summer of football .
Members Reserve
ACCESS AND SEATING
The MCC Members Reserve Full and Restricted members as well as annual guest cardholders have access to the MCC
Reserve for all 2020 AFL Premiership Season. Provisional members can also access the Reserve
consists of four levels of seating for selected matches. Access and arrangements for the AFL Finals Series will be communicated
within the Northern Stand, to members once scheduling is confirmed.
with a capacity of almost 23,000 All MCG event days have been categorised according to the expected demand from members
(including standing room). and their guests to attend that day. These categories determine the access that Provisional
members have to the Reserve, as well as the ability for all categories of members to purchase
The Reserve can be accessed by visitor tickets, obtain Balcony and Long Room passes and access dining facilities.
Gate 2, near the corner of Jolimont Note: Annual guest cardholders have the same access rights as a visitor.
Terrace and Jolimont Street. The table below provides an overview of what is available to Members in each event category.
A fixture with event categories for each MCG match in the 2020 AFL Premiership Season is located
on the back page.
EVENT CATEGORY FULL MEMBERS RESTRICTED MEMBERS PROVISIONAL MEMBERS
1 Access to the Reserve All levels All levels No access to the MCC Reserve
Visitor Tickets 4 tickets* 4 tickets*
Reserved Seating Yes Yes
Members Dining Room Yes – 2 guests Yes – 2 guests
Jim Stynes Grill Yes – 2 guests Yes – 2 guests
Balcony Passes No No
OR
Long Room Passes No No
2 Access to the Reserve All levels All levels Levels 1 & 4
Visitor Tickets 4 tickets 4 tickets No
Reserved Seating Yes Yes Level 4 only
Members Dining Room Yes – 4 guests Yes – 4 guests No
Jim Stynes Grill Yes – 4 guests Yes – 4 guests Yes – No guests
Balcony Passes 2 passes 2 passes No
OR
Long Room Passes 1 pass No No
3 Access to the Reserve All levels All levels Levels 1 & 4
Visitor Tickets 4 tickets 4 tickets 4 tickets
Reserved Seating Yes Yes Yes
Members Dining Room Yes – 4 guests Yes – 4 guests No
Jim Stynes Grill Yes – 4 guests Yes – 4 guests Yes – 4 guests
Balcony Passes 2 passes 2 passes No
OR
Long Room Passes 1 pass No No
4 Access to the Reserve All levels All levels All levels
Visitor Tickets 4 tickets 4 tickets 4 tickets
Reserved Seating Yes Yes Yes
Members Dining Room Yes – 4 guests Yes – 4 guests Yes – 4 guests
Jim Stynes Grill Yes – 4 guests Yes – 4 guests Yes – 4 guests
Balcony Passes 4 passes 4 passes 4 passes
OR
Long Room Passes 2 passes 2 passes 2 passes
*Except ANZAC Day, in which only two visitor tickets are allocated per member.
Note – Tickets, passes, dining and access to the Reserve are subject to availability.
BALCONY SEATING LONG ROOM
The majority of seating on Level 2 and all seating on Level 3 in the MCC Reserve The Long Room is only accessible for members and guests
is allocated for members, as well as guests with a Long Room or Balcony pass. aged 18 or older. Dress regulations apply for the Long Room
Seating on these balconies is issued on a first-in, first-served basis; once a seat (see page 7).
has been chosen, those in attendance will be issued with a reserved seat ticket. A Long Room pass can be obtained for guests aged 18 or older,
Balcony passes can be obtained (subject to match category) in order for guests which provides access to the Long Room, Frank Grey Smith Bar
to access balcony seating on Levels 2 and 3, including the Frank Grey Smith Bar and Balcony seating on Levels 2 and 3 of the Reserve.
on Level 3.
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BALCONY AND LONG ROOM PASS CONDITIONS
Members can apply for Balcony or Long Room passes depending on the
category of the match and subject to availability.
Applications for Balcony and Long Room passes open at 9.00am on the Monday
two weeks prior to each round, and close at 5.00pm on the Tuesday prior to
the match.
Applications will be processed in order of receipt and are accepted via the
MCC website or email.
There is a limit of 10 successful advanced applications per member for the full
season. Members who do not collect their allocated passes on more than one
occasion without providing prior notice to the Club will be excluded from
making further applications.
Any passes not allocated in advance will be available for collection on match
day from the ticket window on the left hand side of Gate 2.
MISUSE OF 50-YEAR MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP CARDS The MCC provides a reserved seating area (N42) and the John Landy
Room, both on Level 2, for the exclusive use of MCC members of 50
Membership cards are for individual use only and are strictly non- or more years standing. The introduction of guests into the room and
transferrable under any circumstances. seating area is subject to demand. The mobility impaired entry at the side
It is the member’s responsibility to ensure their card is secure at all times. of Gate 2 may be used by 50-year members and one guest to access
Misuse of membership cards may result in suspension or expulsion the Reserve.
of a member.
Random checks of photo ID membership cards will be undertaken
at the turnstiles and throughout the Reserve during the season. MARVEL STADIUM AND
INTERSTATE VENUES
LOST, STOLEN OR FORGOTTEN Limited reciprocal privileges are available for Full members on a short
visit to selected interstate clubs and venues. More details are available
MEMBERSHIP CARDS at mcc.org.au/reciprocal.
Members who lose, damage or have their membership card stolen
MCC members may purchase two tickets (one for themselves, one for
must notify the Club as soon as possible. Unless a police report is
a guest) to the Level 2 Gold Reserve seating at Marvel Stadium for the
provided, a $25 fee is payable to have the card replaced.
2020 AFL Premiership Season, subject to availability.
A member who forgets their membership card on an event day may
These can be purchased via Ticketmaster or at Gate 7 of Marvel Stadium
obtain an entry ticket, subject to appropriate identification verification
on match days, subject to availability.
by a Membership Services staff member at Gate 2.
There is a fee of $10 for this procedure. Tickets will be available from 9.00am on the Friday of the week prior to
the match.
Behaviour
2020 MCC FOOTBALL GUIDE
Members and guests in the MCC Whilst barracking for your team is encouraged, members and guests are expected to respect
others within the vicinity. Aggressive behaviour, bad language and racist or offensive remarks
Reserve are expected to observe will not be tolerated under any circumstance.
a standard of behaviour that is Members are reminded that they are responsible for the behaviour of their guests, or inappropriate
socially acceptable and in keeping behaviour by members or guests may result in suspension or cancellation of memberships.
with the standards befitting Members who witness inappropriate behaviour are urged to report the matter to the nearest staff
member or via the ground’s anti-social behaviour reporting text message service (0409 117 621).
the Club.
Ticketing
VISITOR TICKETS
Full and Restricted members are entitled to up to four tickets for visitor tickets for each game (excluding the
ANZAC Day match, where a limit of up to two tickets applies). Provisional members are able to purchase
visitor tickets for selected matches. See the membership table on page two for details.
ROUNDS 1–22: ROUND 23:
MCC MEMBERS WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE on sale from 9.00am on sale from 9.00am
TICKETS FROM THE FOLLOWING DATES: Thursday February 27 Wednesday August 5
CHILDREN AGED UNDER SIX YEARS: AGED SIX TO 14 YEARS:
Visitor tickets can be obtained for children: Free of charge and no ticket required Visitor child ticket required
Note – During the 2020 AFL Premiership Season, children can enter the stadium free of charge on Sundays, however they will still require
a nil-valued ticket to enter the MCC Reserve. These tickets will form part of the member’s total visitor ticket allowance.
RESERVED SEATS ACCESSIBLE SEATING & COMPANION CARDS
Members may purchase reserved seats for themselves Reserved accessible seating, including wheelchair spaces for mobility-impaired
and their guests for matches in the 2020 AFL Premiership patrons and their carers (with a companion card) is available via Ticketek’s
Season (subject to availability and match classification). accessible booking line (1300 665 915), at agencies or in-person at the Club.
Reserved seats incur a $10 charge (plus applicable Ticketek Spaces will also be available on match days on a first-come,
fees). Reserved seats must be purchased in the same transaction first-served basis.
as visitor tickets. Companions (of either a member or a guest) receive free entry to
Reserved seats will go off-sale one hour prior to gates opening. the Reserve – for more details visit companioncard.org.au
Any unallocated seats are made available on a walk-up basis.
TICKET PRICES MCC RESERVE SEATING PLAN
MEMBER RESERVED SEAT
$10
GATE 2
MCC RESERVE SEATING PLAN LIGHT
VISITOR TICKET
AFL HOME & AWAY LIGHT
6 1
TOWER
PREMIERSHIP season 2020 TOWER
Q42 Q43 Q44 Q45
$41 $7*
Q41 Q46
Q40 LEVEL 4 Q47
Q39 FRANK GREY SMITH BAR Q48
VISITOR TICKET AND RESERVED SEAT
Q38 P42 p43 p44 p45
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$51 $12 *
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LONG ROOM
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Food & Beverage
Members who use their MCC LEVEL OUTLET CLASSIFICATION LOCATION
Plus membership card receive a B1 Bullring Bar Bar M40
5 per cent rebate on food and 1 Hugh Trumble Cafe Bistro-style meals M36 – M41
beverage purchased within the Tower 6 Pizza and Steak M36 – M41
MCC Reserve. Blazer Bar BBQ M46 – M47
A number of additional takeaway food 2 Members Dining Room A-la-carte menu N38 – N41
outlets are also available throughout Long Room Traditional carvery N43 – N45
the Reserve. Jim Stynes Grill A-la-carte menu N54 – N57
Members and guests may only consume Percy Beames Bar Roast beef rolls N43 – N45
drinks within dedicated bar areas. Due Terrace Café Light snacks N41
to safety regulations, patrons may be
3 Frank Grey Smith Bar Light snacks P42 – P45
required to queue to gain entry to bars
at various times. 4 Sir Bernard Callinan Bar Light snacks Q43 – Q44
Midfielders Bar Light snacks Q43 – Q44
Robert Flower Terrace Light snacks Q46
David Neitz Terrace Light snacks Q39
MEMBERS
DINING ROOM &
JIM STYNES GRILL
Applications for the Members Dining Room and
Jim Stynes Grill open at 9.00am on the Monday two
weeks prior to each round. Applications close at
5.00pm the following day.
Registrations can be made through the MCC
website or by calling the Club on (03) 9657 8888.
At the time of registering members will be required
to provide:
• Name
• Membership number
• Number of people dining (including membership
numbers of other members in the group)
• Preferred dining time
When registrations exceed room capacity a ballot
will be conducted and all registered members will
be notified of the outcome. Members who are
unsuccessful in the ballot may be offered priority
access to other match day dining facilities. This will
be communicated following the ballot if applicable.
The number of guests permitted for dining at
each match is outlined in the table on page 2.
Note – Members should purchase visitor tickets in
advance as dining bookings do not guarantee entry
to the Reserve if visitor tickets sell out.
Further details about dining, including cancellation
2020 MCC FOOTBALL GUIDE
policy, access for children and more, visit
mcc.org.au/dining
DRESS STANDARDS The Club’s dress standards will be strictly enforced
during the 2020 AFL Premiership Season. To avoid
Members embarrassment at the turnstiles, members should
ensure that their attire, and that of their guests, is
Reserve in accordance with the areas of the MCC Members
Reserve planned to attend.
ACCEPTABLE
The minimum standard dress to enter the MCC
Members Reserve is neat casual for men and
women. Males aged 15 and over must wear a
collared shirt, even if worn under a collared
sweater or jacket, at all times.
NOT ACCEPTABLE — MEN
• T-shirts, singlets, crew neck tops
(skivvies are acceptable)
• Any form or sports shorts or board shorts
• Thongs, scuffs, dilapidated footwear,
gumboots, slippers and ugg boots
• Torn or ripped garments
(even if ‘designer’ tears)
• Tracksuit pants
• Any clothing displaying obscene or
offensive messages
NOT ACCEPTABLE — WOMEN
• Any form of sportswear
• Bikini tops and tops showing bare midriff
NOT ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE:
Man: Torn jeans, thongs, no collared shirt Woman: Sportswear • Thongs, scuffs, dilapidated footwear,
gumboots, slippers and ugg boots
PLEASE NOTE:
• Torn or ripped garments
• Notwithstanding the dress standards outlined, management reserves the right to refuse (even if ‘designer’ tears)
entry to any person considered unsuitably attired.
• Tracksuit pants
• No caps, hats or beanies are to be worn in the Frank Grey Smith Bar or Jim Stynes Grill.
• Any clothing displaying obscene or
• National costume and religious requirements are acceptable in the Reserve, Members offensive messages
Dining Room and Long Room.
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DRESS STANDARDS
Long Room and
Members Dining Room
ACCEPTABLE
The dress standard for men in the Long Room and
Members Dining Room is a lounge suit or tailored
jacket, shirt, tie, slacks (tailored chinos acceptable)
and dress shoes. Women are expected to dress to
a similar standard.
NOT ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE
— MEN — WOMEN
• Sports shoes, sandals and • Tops or dresses
shoes without socks showing bare midriff
• Open-neck shirts or • Tank tops
shirts without collars
• Leggings or shorts
• Pullovers or cardigans (footless tights are
(without a jacket), acceptable if dress
rugby tops and football or skirt of appropriate
guernseys (even if length is worn over
wearing a tie) the top)
• Jeans, cargo pants or • Any form of sports shoe
non-tailored slacks and casual sandals
• Parkas, duffle coats, • Jeans, cargo pants or
wind-breakers, tracksuit non-tailored slacks
tops, golf and yachting
weatherproofs, waist- • Parkas, duffle coats,
length jackets (including wind-breakers, tracksuit
bomber jackets), denim tops, golf and yachting
jackets, zippered jackets, weatherproofs, waist-
anoraks and driz-a-bones length jackets (including
bomber jackets) denim
NOT ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE: • Hats, caps and any jackets, zippered jackets,
Man: Zippered/waist length-jacket, no tie Woman: Jeans, tank top, casual sandals other headwear unless anoraks and driz-a-bone
part of national or
religious dress
2020 AFL SEASON
MCG Fixture
MCC GATE MATCH DINING BALLOTS/
ROUND DAY DATE HOME AWAY TIME OPENING CATEGORY PASSES OPEN
1 Thu March 19 Richmond Carlton 7.25pm 5.00pm 1 March 9*
1 Sun March 22 Hawthorn Brisbane Lions 3.20pm 1.30pm 4 March 9/10**
2 Thu March 26 Collingwood Richmond 7.25pm 5.00pm 3 March 16
2 Sat March 28 Melbourne GWS GIANTS 1.45pm 11.30am 3 March 16
3 Thu April 2 Carlton Essendon 7.25pm 5.00pm 3 March 23
3 Sat April 4 Hawthorn Collingwood 1.45pm 11.30am 3 March 23
3 Sun April 5 Melbourne Fremantle 1.10pm 11.30am 4 March 23
4 Sat April 11 Richmond Adelaide Crows 1.45pm 10.00am 4 March 30
4 Mon April 13 Geelong Cats Hawthorn 3.20pm 11.30am 2 March 30
5 Sat April 18 Collingwood Port Adelaide 1.10pm 11.30am 4 April 6
6 Fri April 24 Melbourne Richmond 7.55pm 5.00pm 1 April 13*
6 Sat April 25 Collingwood Essendon 4.20pm 1.00pm 1 April 13*
6 Sun April 26 Carlton North Melbourne 3.20pm 1.30pm 4 April 13/14**
7 Sat May 2 Richmond GWS GIANTS 1.45pm 12.00pm 4 April 20
7 Sun May 3 Essendon Melbourne 3.20pm 11.30am 3 April 20
8 Sat May 9 Geelong Cats Essendon 4.35pm 2.00pm 3 April 27
8 Sun May 10 Melbourne Port Adelaide 3.20pm 1.30pm 4 April 27
9 Fri May 15 Richmond Geelong Cats 7.50pm 5.30pm 3 May 4
9 Sat May 16 Hawthorn Sydney Swans 7.25pm 5.00pm 4 May 4
9 Sun May 17 Carlton Collingwood 1.10pm 11.00am 3 May 4
10 Sat May 23 Essendon Richmond 7.25pm 3.00pm 2 May 11
10 Sun May 24 Melbourne Western Bulldogs 1.10pm 11.30am 3 May 11
11 Fri May 29 Hawthorn Melbourne 7.50pm 5.30pm 3 May 18
11 Sat May 30 Richmond Sydney Swans 1.45pm 12.00pm 4 May 18
11 Sun May 31 Collingwood West Coast Eagles 3.20pm 1.30pm 4 May 18
12 Sun June 7 Richmond North Melbourne 2.10pm 12.30pm 4 May 25
12 Mon June 8 Melbourne Collingwood 3.20pm 12.00pm 1 May 25*
13 Fri June 12 Hawthorn Geelong Cats 7.50pm 5.30pm 3 June 1
14 Sun June 21 Richmond West Coast Eagles 2.10pm 12.30pm 4 June 8/9**
15 Sat June 27 Melbourne Gold Coast SUNS 1.45pm 12.00pm 4 June 15
15 Sun June 28 Collingwood Adelaide Crows 1.10pm 11.30am 4 June 15
16 Sat July 4 Collingwood Brisbane Lions 1.45pm 12.00pm 4 June 22
17 Fri July 10 Richmond Collingwood 7.50pm 5.30pm 2 June 29
17 Sat July 11 Melbourne St Kilda 1.45pm 12.00pm 3 June 29
18 Fri July 17 Collingwood Geelong Cats 7.50pm 5.30pm 3 July 6
18 Sat July 18 Hawthorn GWS GIANTS 1.45pm 12.00pm 4 July 6
18 Sun July 19 Essendon North Melbourne 1.10pm 11.30am 3 July 6
19 Sat July 25 Carlton West Coast Eagles 1.45pm 12.00pm 4 July 13
19 Sun July 26 Richmond Western Bulldogs 1.10pm 11.30am 4 July 13
20 Sat August 1 Essendon Collingwood 1.45pm 10.00am 3 July 20
20 Sun August 2 Melbourne Sydney Swans 3.20pm 1.30pm 4 July 20
21 Sat August 8 Collingwood Melbourne 1.45pm 11.30am 3 July 27
21 Sun August 9 Carlton Richmond 1.10pm 11.00am 4 July 27
22 Sat August 15 Melbourne Carlton 1.45pm 11.30am 3 August 3
22 Sun August 16 Richmond Hawthorn 3.20pm 11.30am 3 August 3
23 TBC Collingwood Gold Coast SUNS TBC TBC 4 TBC
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