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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on February 01, 2021, 03:44:43 PM
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A bit of an OER exclusive.
* RFC members will be split between two ballots - those members with reserved seats and those members with general admission - to make it fair.
* If you miss out on being selected to attend round 1, you will be 'pushed up' the ballot for our next home game. And so forth for each home game.
* The Club is hoping we will reach close to capacity crowds by mid-year but of course that depends on covid and the health advice at that time.
* The Club expects matches will remain ticketed all through the entire 2021 season.
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From Club email:
Match day access information will be communicated to you in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we recommend you download the Official Richmond App and log in using your MyRichmond account details so you can access your Digital Membership Card. As we are fully digital in 2021, this card will be your ticket to all matches this season so it's important to get familiar with it. You can also log in to your MyRichmond account.
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After seeing varying reports on different sites and forums I finally got a chance to call the club today and hear for myself.
And while the lovely girl was at pains to emphasise that it’s all subject to change with COVID etc etc
but as it stands... club planning for 50k at round 1.
premium memberships- ie coterie groups and above are guaranteed entry to every game. 3121, club 13, Richmond executive etc.
tiered ballot system for the rest
reserved seat holders first... then if any leftover GA members next.
whoever misses out on rd-1 goes into the guaranteed group for our next home game.
Source: BigFooty (https://www.bigfooty.com/stuff-this-year.1254313/post-68718960)
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MRC deemed GA apparently.
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Not confirmed according to the membership dept. but the bloke I spoke to said he's heard the rumour going around that we will unfurl our 2019 and 2020 flags at different home games (R1 Carl & R3 Swans) so more members will get to see at least one of the flags unfurled.
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Not confirmed according to the membership dept. but the bloke I spoke to said he's heard the rumour going around that we will unfurl our 2019 and 2020 flags at different home games (R1 Carl & R3 Swans) so more members will get to see at least one of the flags unfurled.
Isn't Rd 3 at Marvel.
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Isn't Rd 3 at Marvel.
Nope it is at the MCG
Round 9 against the Giants is our Marvel home game
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So reserve seat members are a lock to go?
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We will be lucky to get to round one the way the Vic government is handling hotel quarantine.
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We will be lucky to get to round one the way the Vic government is handling hotel quarantine.
Oh let’s surely not blame the government- it’s a wicked virus ::)
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Footy crowds to face ticket tussle
Returning AFL crowds to enter ballot for limited Victorian tickets
Footy fans can hardly wait to return to matches in Victoria. But reduced crowd numbers mean big changes for fans lucky enough to score a seat.
Richmond consumer business manager Dino Imbriano confirmed the Tiger army would be subject to an unprecedented ticket tussle.
"Reserved seat members will have to enter a ballot to gain access to home games,'' he said. "In the lead up to all home games the club will internally run a ballot for each membership category to ensure members get to sit as close as possible to their normal seats.
Paywall: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/footy-crowds-to-face-ballots-ticket-scramble/news-story/cab2fdcba36c5d8b4cff504e824040bb
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Club email to 3121 members:
We're emailing today with important information regarding match day access for home games at the MCG.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and reductions in crowd capacity at sporting venues, we will be running a ballot for all 2021 reserved seat members. We believe this is the fairest way to ensure members receive equal opportunity to attend.
Whilst we do not know exact capacity for our scheduled Round 1 vs Carlton Thursday, March 18 at the MCG we need to be as prepared as possible given the extra requirements needed at an AFL and State Government level.
All you need to know ahead of our Round 1 ballot can be found below and it is extremely important you carefully read all information!
BALLOT REGISTRATIONS FOR ROUND 1 VS CARLTON
Opens Wednesday February 24 - Closes Friday February 26 11.59pm (AEDT)
Members can register for up to 6 members so long as ALL members hold the same membership category.
Members will be emailed the ballot registration link by 12pm (AEDT) Wednesday, February 24.
The ballot will be open strictly until 11.59pm (AEDT) Friday, February 26.
IMPORTANT:
* As a 3121 member, you will receive priority access to a ticket should you successfully submit a ballot registration (details on how to do this can be found below).
* 3121 members will receive priority access to their usual seating area. Once at capacity, remaining 3121 members will be allocated a ticket as close as possible to the 3121 area.
* We plan to share the opportunity to sit within your normal reserved area as best we can throughout the season. For example, if there is 50% crowd capacity for the entire season you will get to sit in your normal reserved seat area roughly 50% of the time if you enter the ballot each week.
* 3121 members can only enter the ballot with 3121 members. If you enter the ballot with other membership types, your registration will be void and you will not receive a ticket.
* Do not rush your ballot entry! Ensure all information is correct as any errors will make your registration void. Submitting your registration early or close to the ballot opening time will not increase your chance of being allocated a ticket. All registrations regardless of time submitted during the ballot registration period are equal.
* Members wishing to attend with other members will need to allocate a group leader (limit of 6 members per group, no exceptions). The group leader must submit all group member names and barcodes together on the one ballot registration form. The group leader must only submit the ballot registration form once. Other group members are not permitted to submit a ballot registration. Multiple entries will be void.
* Once a ballot registration form has been submitted, no changes or edits are permitted. Please ensure all details are correct before submitting the registration.
* Only 2021 barcodes will be accepted. Please ensure you only use this 2021 member barcodes found at the top of this email.
* Only members who renewed by the reserved seat cut-off (5pm Wednesday, February 10) are eligible for the ballot.
* No guest passes are available.
* Tickets are strictly non transferable or refundable. Please only enter the ballot if you can attend to ensure you are not taking away a ticket from another member. We are unable to cancel any ballot registrations.
* If you require an accessible ticket, you can enter the accessible ballot. Access to this ballot will be provided Wednesday, February 24.
* Members who are 2 or more payments behind will not have access to the ballot for Round 1. To make a payment, please call 1300 742 466 by 12pm (AEDT) Tuesday, February 23.
JUNIOR MEMBERS:
Due to COVID-19 tracing requirements, all members over the age of 12 months are required to have a ticket to enter and will be counted in any group registrations. If your child (under the age of 5) does not hold an access membership, please call the club on 1300 742 466 to discuss options.
What happens after I submit my ballot registration?
Members will receive a confirmation email that their ballot registration has been completed. Notification on whether you have been successful or unsuccessful in the ballot will be communicated before Tuesday, March 9. Please be patient as we work through this.
Further information, including instructions on how to successfully enter the ballot can be found below.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Richmond Membership Team on 1300 742 466. Due to a high volume of enquiries, we suggest avoiding emailing or requesting a call back as it may take longer than usual for us to get back to you.
Go Tiges!
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Registration lodged
Have to say much easier that registering for GF tickets ;)
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Richmond members who hold a reserved seat membership have been sent their unique link regarding Round 1 access and entry into the Round 1 reserved seat member ballot. Ballot closes 11:59PM, Friday, 26th Feb.
Richmond member who hold a general admission membership will receive communications closer to Round 1 with further details.
For up-to-date match day access information & instructions please click here (https://am.ticketmaster.com/richmond/matchdayaccess#/) or call 1300 742 466.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/868444/crowds-back-at-the-mcg-for-round-1
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Richmond members who hold a reserved seat membership have been sent their unique link regarding Round 1 access and entry into the Round 1 reserved seat member ballot. Ballot closes 11:59PM, Friday, 26th Feb.
Richmond member who hold a general admission membership will receive communications closer to Round 1 with further details.
For up-to-date match day access information & instructions please click here (https://am.ticketmaster.com/richmond/matchdayaccess#/) or call 1300 742 466.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/868444/crowds-back-at-the-mcg-for-round-1
Thanks for this.
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The way I understand is you will virtually get no chance at getting a ticket for away games with any descent drawing opponents.
As for home games at best 50/50
What a joke this is.
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What do you suggest?
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Sack Andrews and make it 75k like all other states
Is that an option?
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Bringing politics into a footy thread :sleep.
Where else in the country let alone the world are they allowing a crowd of 75k? :huh3
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Club email about GA members
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With our scheduled Round 1 clash vs Carlton Thursday March 18 fast approaching, we would like to update you with important ticketing information. Due to current crowd capacity restrictions at sporting venues, including the MCG, we have had to change the way we provide ticketing access to games in season 2021.
For Round 1, General Admission members will have the opportunity to access tickets during a General Admission ticket on-sale via Ticketek and will be required to use their 12-digit barcode. As all membership cards are purely commemorative, member barcodes and ticketing on-sale dates will be communicated via email only.
At this time, it is not known when tickets will be available and may be during the week of our Round 1 clash. We will communicate to members prior to the on-sale so please ensure your contact details remain up to date.
Please note, all Club access members will have priority to ticketing prior to the General Public. We expect Round 1 to be a member only crowd.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Richmond Membership Team on 1300 742 466.
Go Tiges!
P: 1300 742 466
E: membership@richmondfc.com.au
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Bringing politics into a footy thread :sleep.
Where else in the country let alone the world are they allowing a crowd of 75k? :huh3
Hasn’t stopped you in the past along with others.
75% not 75k
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Sack Andrews and make it 75k like all other states
Is that an option?
Sadly not
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Bringing politics into a footy thread :sleep.
Where else in the country let alone the world are they allowing a crowd of 75k? :huh3
Hasn’t stopped you in the past along with others.
75% not 75k
Ignoring the strawman argument, 75% is 75k at the MCG. This issue isn't just that amount of people inside the ground but how that many people get to and leave the 'G. The days of packed trains won't return until at least the vaccination program is totally completed. The majority of 50k on Richmond station post-game could be pushing a train's capacity anyway.
Even with 50% capacity at the 'G, it will be a bigger crowd than other states. Melburnians attend sport in greater numbers than other states. The NRL in NSW was lucky even before covid if they got half that amount to any of their opening round games.
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Bringing politics into a footy thread :sleep.
Where else in the country let alone the world are they allowing a crowd of 75k? :huh3
Hasn’t stopped you in the past along with others.
75% not 75k
Ignoring the strawman argument, 75% is 75k at the MCG. This issue isn't just that amount of people inside the ground but how that many people get to and leave the 'G. The days of packed trains won't return until at least the vaccination program is totally completed. The majority of 50k on Richmond station post-game could be pushing a train's capacity anyway.
Even with 50% capacity at the 'G, it will be a bigger crowd than other states. Melburnians attend sport in greater numbers than other states. The NRL in NSW was lucky even before covid if they got half that amount to any of their opening round games.
its not a strawman argument, rather a factual reply to a stupid comment that was selectively asked as you didn't like the answer.
Would you like me to dig some examples for you? Didn't think so.
Anyway, bottom line is other states are offering up 75% and we are still stuck on 50% :lol Il give you a hint its not Gale or dimmas decision.
Also i have just checked the train schedule on the packy line, runs every 10 mins PM on that day so not sure where that came from.
As for the carve out of tickets, i said it before i dont agree with new members that would gain entry over a 50 year member. (I am neither a 50 or 25)
A better system IMO would have been more tickets allocated in a ballot to different categories. e.g 50 years plus members, 25 etc etc
Good luck to all
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Bringing politics into a footy thread :sleep.
Where else in the country let alone the world are they allowing a crowd of 75k? :huh3
Hasn’t stopped you in the past along with others.
75% not 75k
Ignoring the strawman argument, 75% is 75k at the MCG. This issue isn't just that amount of people inside the ground but how that many people get to and leave the 'G. The days of packed trains won't return until at least the vaccination program is totally completed. The majority of 50k on Richmond station post-game could be pushing a train's capacity anyway.
Even with 50% capacity at the 'G, it will be a bigger crowd than other states. Melburnians attend sport in greater numbers than other states. The NRL in NSW was lucky even before covid if they got half that amount to any of their opening round games.
its not a strawman argument, rather a factual reply to a stupid comment that was selectively asked as you didn't like the answer.
Would you like me to dig some examples for you? Didn't think so.
Really? After 17 years on the forum there should be quite a few examples if I had posted politics in pure footy threads.
Anyway, bottom line is other states are offering up 75% and we are still stuck on 50% :lol Il give you a hint its not Gale or dimmas decision.
You mean the health advice from the state's own medical & scientific experts.
As I said, other states don't get anywhere near the crowds we get in Melbourne. So 50% MCG > 75% interstate. There will be 20k more people at our round 1 game than at the Granny in Brisbane last year.
Also i have just checked the train schedule on the packy line, runs every 10 mins PM on that day so not sure where that came from.
Extra trains are put on for footy crowds. I know as my late dad was a train driver.
As for the carve out of tickets, i said it before i dont agree with new members that would gain entry over a 50 year member. (I am neither a 50 or 25)
A better system IMO would have been more tickets allocated in a ballot to different categories. e.g 50 years plus members, 25 etc etc
Good luck to all
I actually agree with you on this, Frankie. Those that were members through the crap decades should be rewarded first in terms of our current success. (I'm not 25+ either. A couple of years short).
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Article says tickets go on sale to Richmond members on Tuesday week.
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Tickets for the season-opener between Richmond and Carlton on Thursday, March 18, at the MCG will go on sale to Melbourne Cricket Club members on Monday and to Tigers and Blues members on Tuesday, just two days before the match.
How will round-one tickets be allocated?
At the MCG, Melbourne Cricket Club members will be allocated 11,517 tickets, and a further 10,000 tickets have been designated for AFL members, which will leave club members jostling for the remaining 27,500 tickets.
... approximately 500 corporate tickets will be allocated.
Consequently, general public tickets will only be available on the Wednesday – a day before Richmond play Carlton – if there is still capacity after club member sales.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/last-minute-afl-ticket-sales-to-cause-finals-like-scramble-20210308-p578v9.html
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All reserved seat holders that went in ballot, we’re in baby
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Thanks for your patience reserved seat members! We're delighted to confirm that all eligible 2021 Club reserved seat and reserved bay members who successfully entered our Round 1 ballot will be allocated a ticket should crowd capacity remain at 50%. Tickets will be available for download by COB Monday.
2021 General Admission members will receive communication tomorrow regarding Round 1 ticketing and will have access to tickets on Tuesday, March 16 via Ticketek.
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1369184668847722498
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Club email:
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Dear OE,
As you may have seen, the Victorian State Government recently made the decision to increase crowd capacity to 50 per cent at both the MCG and Marvel Stadium venues. This is the largest crowd seen at any AFL match in Victoria since last February and we're incredibly thrilled by the news as it simply means we can allow more of the Tiger Army opportunity to attend.
To ensure a COVID safe venue, 2021 General Admission members will have the opportunity to redeem a $0 ticket from 1pm (AEDT) Tuesday, March 16 via Ticketek*. The website link to access tickets will be sent direct via email on Monday, March 15. Members must follow this process to attend the match with their membership.
*Subject to change. Tickets limited and subject to availability. Transaction limit of six (6) tickets available. Tickets must be purchased/redeemed in advance as there will not be any ticket sales at the venue.
To successfully redeem a $0 ticket, members will need to use their 2021 membership barcode to redeem a ticket online (membership cards can not be used to scan in).
MEMBERSHIP BARCODE: ************
As Round 1 will be a member-only crowd with no guest passes available, anyone who may wish to join you on game day will need to be a Richmond member. Simply give our Membership Team a call on 1300 742 466 by 5pm (AEDT) Friday 12 March to ensure they join in time to receive access to the Round 1 on-sale.
ACCESSIBLE SEATING:
Accessible Seating can be booked via the online accessible seating booking form or by calling Ticketek on 1300 665 915.
Submit a request: Fill out the Accessible Seating booking form here and Ticketek will be in contact.
Phone: Call 1300 665 915 Ticketek's Accessible Seating booking line if you require special access, wheelchair, or companion card seating. Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
JUNIOR MEMBERS:
Due to COVID-19 tracing requirements, all members over the age of 12 months are required to have a ticket to enter and will be counted in any group registrations. If your child (under the age of 5) does not hold an access membership, please call the club on 1300 742 466 to discuss options.
Match Day Information:
Ahead of our first match day of season 2021, we would like to reiterate a few important points relating to our match day setup for the year:
- Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our match days may look a little different in season 2021. We kindly ask that you follow instructions provided by staff and carefully and safely adhere to all COVID-19 safe measures. This includes maintaining a 1.5m distance from patrons at all times, wearing a mask where you are unable to social distance and sanitising often. We're so excited to be back at the 'G with the Tiger Army by our side but we must ensure we continue to do the right thing for all.
- 2021 member choice items (cap, scarf) will not be available for collection on game days. Members have been emailed their $20 Tigerland Superstore voucher to redeem their item online (voucher not accepted physically in store). No items will be available for collection physically at the Club or Tigerland Superstore.
- There will be limited staff at the 'G on match day. We encourage you to call us on 1300 742 466 if you have any concerns or questions relating to your 2021 membership.
- Membership cards are purely commemorative in 2021 meaning all tickets will be digital and accessible through your Ticketek account (not MyRichmond).
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Richmond Membership Team on 1300 742 466.
Go Tiges!
P: 1300 742 466
E: membership@richmondfc.com.au
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How many members will get a Round 1 seat?
Power clubs Richmond, Carlton, Essendon and Collingwood have plans to get Round 1 tickets for as many diehard fans as possible. Here’s how.
Paywall: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/how-richmond-members-will-get-a-ticket-to-the-mcg-for-round-1/news-story/5a867b7843e871195a950c4c7b1af63b
Richmond says the “vast majority” of its members will gain access to Thursday night’s season opener against Carlton.
As AFL clubs attempt to satisfy both rank-and-file members and those paying for premium access, the Tigers have successfully catered for all of their reserved seat members seeking a ticket in the ballot to the season opener.
While Richmond has 87,496 members so far this year, club chief executive Brendon Gale told the Herald Sun on Thursday that most, if not all, of their paid-up, full members who were seeking tickets would gain entry.
Richmond’s general admission members will find out next Tuesday if they can get to the game.
The AFL has given clubs permission to prioritise the most expensive membership categories.
Power clubs including Richmond, Essendon and Collingwood have taken this path.
Collingwood will allow a two-hour window for its Legends and Club 5 categories when it opens up its ticket sales next Tuesday.
Under Richmond’s ballot system, successful reserved seat members will be able to sit in their customary MCG seating areas, while those who were unsuccessful in the ballot will still get tickets but in a different area allocated by Richmond.
They are then guaranteed they will sit in their normal seats the next time they enter the ballot.
The Herald Sun understands a decision to lift the state’s guidelines to phase two — which would allow up to 75,000 fans at the MCG — will likely run out of time.
But Gale said the club was keen to see more than 50 per cent crowds back at the footy.
“All the club’s eligible reserved seat and reserved bay members that successfully entered the Round 1 ballot have been allocated a ticket,” he said.
“Beyond that we anticipate the vast majority of members that want to attend the game will be able to do so, but that picture will become clearer next week.
“Our members have been very understanding and patient — this is a different environment we are working in and it can change very quickly.
“If we can get 50 per cent crowd capacity at our games we are confident that the vast majority if not all our members that want to attend will be able to do so.
“But clearly we want more — 50 per cent is a long way off meeting overall supporter demand. We need as many people back at the football as possible within the current constraints.”
The league has not lost all hope of as many as 60,000 fans filling the MCG, but it likely running out of time.
The State Government would have to decide ahead of Tuesday, when tickets go on sale, that it wanted to see an enhanced COVID-safe plan for more than 50 per cent capacity.
The league will await the State Government’s direction rather than directly pushing, aware that it should not take a short-term opportunistic approach when it can show how safely 50,000 fans can be seated at the MCG.
Its view is that once that is proven the State Government might quickly increase capacities, with state Sports Minister Martin Pakula saying on Saturday increased crowds by Round 1 were unlikely but not impossible.
Collingwood’s tickets for the Friday night blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs go on sale on Tuesday.
The Pies’ Club 5 and Legends members will get two hours of priority access before members with reserved seats receive another period of access.
Tickets left over will go to normal members including 11-game members for the MCG clash.
A Collingwood’s Legends Membership is a $750 membership, while the Club 5 membership is a five-year package which guarantees a Grand Final ticket should the club qualify.
Essendon, still angry the AFL did not schedule its game against Hawthorn at the MCG, will also allow its premium members first access.
The club’s High Mark and Silver reserved seat members are in Priority Group 1, with Priority Group 2 the bronze reserved seat members, with general admission access members in the third group.
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2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season - Round One ticketing on-sale
afl.com.au
12 March 2021
AFL Statement
The AFL wishes to advise of the following on-sale dates and times for Round One matches of the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
Tickets at all matches have been prioritised for Club and AFL members.
For matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium home clubs will have up to three priority groups that will receive priority on-sales and each club, if required has determined how they segment their membership categories (including reserved seat members and general admission members).
Away club members will also receive priority access following home club members and should tickets still remain a general public on-sale will be conducted.
To assist with contact tracing and appropriate social distancing members, will be required to redeem a digital ticket via the relevant venue ticket agent in advance of each game, at no cost.
For games outside of Victoria, the home club will determine the method of club member access, whether it be via their existing member seat / access or by redeeming a ticket in advance. An allocation for away team members will be available at all venues.
It should be noted that there will be no at venue ticket sales for any of the matches.
Thursday March 18
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Richmond v Carlton, MCG
Current capacity 50,000
Ticketing agent: ticketek.com.au
On-sale times
- Monday March 15 9:00am: MCC Members
- Tuesday March 16 10:00am: AFL Members
- Priority 1: from 10:00am
- Priority 2: from 11:00am
- Tuesday March 16 1:00pm: Richmond Members*
- Wednesday March 17 10:00am: Carlton Members
- Wednesday March 17 1:00pm: General Public (subject to availability)
* all other eligible Richmond members were able to register for tickets via the Club
https://www.afl.com.au/news/561160/2021-toyota-afl-premiership-season-round-one-ticketing-on-sale
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Benny Gale just said based on the numbers who signed up for our reserved seat members ballot, he is hopeful if the proportion is the same for the GA members ballot then all our members who want to go to round 1 will be able to go :pray.
ps. Carlton will only get a couple of thousand of tickets so the crowd will be mostly Richmond members :thumbsup.
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Just checked
We are all M14 row A and been allocated Q57 row P
Wtf that is as far away as possible :banghead
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And doesn’t seem to be a barcode either ???
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Just checked
We are all M14 row A and been allocated Q57 row P
Wtf that is as far away as possible :banghead
That makes sense with 50% capacity and all reserved seat holders having to be spread around the MCG
Have to remember that about 22k of the 50k tickets are going to MCC and AFL members
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Same section we normally sit in.. :thumbsup
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Same section we normally sit in.. :thumbsup
I'm supposed to be too. But the email did say that there is a chance of being seated away from our normal area
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Just checked
We are all M14 row A and been allocated Q57 row P
Wtf that is as far away as possible :banghead
That makes sense with 50% capacity and all reserved seat holders having to be spread around the MCG
Have to remember that about 22k of the 50k tickets are going to MCC and AFL members
Happy Im in, but makes no sense at all - they said you would be close - that is as far away as possible!
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Just checked
We are all M14 row A and been allocated Q57 row P
Wtf that is as far away as possible :banghead
How do you know where you are sitting?
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Just checked
We are all M14 row A and been allocated Q57 row P
Wtf that is as far away as possible :banghead
How do you know where you are sitting?
its in your Richmond app, which I assume you have ?
If you don't, best get onto it you will need it for all games this year
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its in your Richmond app, which I assume you have ?
If you don't, best get onto it you will need it for all games this year
Hey Taz,
I can see my seat but I have no wallet to move it to :-\ is that another app I have to download load?
Also it isn't showing a barcode :o
Sorry for the stupid question :)
I avoid apps... 8)
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its in your Richmond app, which I assume you have ?
If you don't, best get onto it you will need it for all games this year
Hey Taz,
I can see my seat but I have no wallet to move it to :-\ is that another app I have to download load?
Also it isn't showing a barcode :o
Sorry for the stupid question :)
I avoid apps... 8)
I think we will get the barcodes tomorrow, at the moment the ticket on the app is only a confirmation you have that seat
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its in your Richmond app, which I assume you have ?
If you don't, best get onto it you will need it for all games this year
Hey Taz,
I can see my seat but I have no wallet to move it to :-\ is that another app I have to download load?
Also it isn't showing a barcode :o
Sorry for the stupid question :)
I avoid apps... 8)
I think we will get the barcodes tomorrow, at the moment the ticket on the app is only a confirmation you have that seat
Ok got it thanks.
Will see what happens tomorrow
:thumbsup :thumbsup
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THE MCG‘S COVIDSAFE EVENT PLAN
– The ground will be sectioned into five zones including Ponsford Stand, Members’ Stand, Olympic Stand and two zones in the Great Southern Stand. Numbered 1 through to 5 in the aforementioned order.
– Hand sanitisation stations will be available throughout the ground
– Everyone wishing to attend the MCG is required to pre-book a ticket. There will be no walk-up opportunity on match days.
– Once members and footy fans have secured a ticket, via Ticketek on the on-sale dates, they will be allocated a zone, section, row and seat.
– The first row of seating on Level 1 (closest to the boundary fence) will not be sold as a measure to ensure physical distancing between fans and players.
– All tickets will be delivered digitally via Ticketek meaning ticket holders must create a Ticketek account to access their ticket.
– Therefore, digital tickets will be needed to scan into the MCG and displayed on compatible smart devices.
– Once inside the turnstiles of the MCG, attendees must register their attendance via the displayed QR codes
– Contactless (cashless) payments are required at all of the MCG outlets.
– Bars at the MCG will operate as either takeaway or service facilities, or a combination of both. The one person per two square metre rule will be applied to all food and beverage facilities within the MCG.
FAN WARNING AS EXPENSIVE TICKETS APPEAR ONLINE
Victorian footy fans will begin a mad dash to get tickets on Monday morning as excitement builds ahead of the AFL season opener.
MCC members will be able to get tickets from Monday, AFL members and home club members from Tuesday and away club members on Wednesday.
If there are any tickets left over other fans can grab tickets from Wednesday afternoon.
To help with contact tracing efforts, fans must redeem a digital ticket from the relevant agent.
At all interstate games the home club will decide how to allocate their tickets to members, but an allocation for away team members will be made available.
It comes as the AFL warns fans about being ripped off, with websites selling tickets for seats worth hundreds of dollars ahead of the start of the 2021 season.
Resale site The Ticket Merchant is giving fans the option to pay for tickets to all 23 rounds of this year’s season at inflated prices, with Anzac Day tickets also promising pre-game event access selling for up to $495.
Level 2 seating at round one’s Richmond v Carlton priced at $325 per seat has already sold out.
But AFL spokesman Jay Allen told the Sunday Herald Sun no none had access to tickets until Monday, when the first release becomes available to MCC members.
Mr Allen said fans should always purchase their tickets from official sellers, with seats to early rounds available each week.
A representative from Ticket Merchant told the Sunday Herald Sun the seats available on the site came from reserved seating ticket holders who mail out the tickets closer to a match date.
While each club has a policy on members transferring tickets, clubs can revoke memberships if members are sprung trying to profit from their traceable tickets.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/exclusive-state-government-under-pressure-to-increase-crowd-capacity-at-afl-season-opener/news-story/1885df05fe4b35155e590137662b54da
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My tickets are now visible in the app but I cannot download them yet. Anybody else got a similar issue?
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My tickets are now visible in the app but I cannot download them yet. Anybody else got a similar issue?
Yep
Barcodes still to come through
Which is supposedly happening late today or sometime tomorrow
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Barcodes are in - you can take a pic or add to wallet
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No tickets visible.
Downloaded app and linked.
My brother submitted my code for ballot though.
Not sure what to do.
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What if you dont have a phone? how is the elderly (those that are phone illiterate) supposed to get in?
i think this new system is flawed.
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What if you dont have a phone? how is the elderly (those that are phone illiterate) supposed to get in?
i think this new system is flawed.
Barcodes not visible yet for me. Hopefully by tomorrow.
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GA members turn for tickets begins 1pm today.
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The ticketek website says the follow sections are available.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/other/MCGseatingR12021.png)
Level 2 wing N15, N51-55
Level 2 goal N30-35
Level 1 wing M8
Level 1 goal M3-4
Level 2A wing ?
Level 2A goal ?
Level 4 front Q9, Q49, Q52
Level 4 Q1-7, Q9, Q29-36, Q49, Q52
General Reserved ?
Dry Bay - No Alcohol ?
https://hotshow4.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RICHM0121
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Barcodes visible now for me which is a relief. I wish they would have sent an email to members advising the delay for the visible barcodes. I am sure thousands of people would have calling the club in a panic.
Anyway all good now.
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GA members turn for tickets begins 1pm today.
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The ticketek website says the follow sections are available
Level 2 wing N15, N51-55
Level 2 goal N30-35
Level 1 wing M8
Level 1 goal M3-4
Level 2A wing ?
Level 2A goal ?
Level 4 front Q9, Q49, Q52
Level 4 Q1-7, Q9, Q29-36, Q49, Q52
General Reserved ?
Dry Bay - No Alcohol ?
https://hotshow4.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RICHM0121
Not sure how the Ponsford stand level 2, sections N30 - N35 can be listed as available :huh3
That is reserved seat area for Club XIII members and other reserved seat holders and have been allocated.
Source? Me my seat for Thursday is in N30 ;D
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Oh goodie! The Ticketek website is "busy" [twiddle thumbs emoji].
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Did the same for me for 5 minutes but got on and they were available, good luck. Make sure your accounts and passwords are up to date as it may cause an issue when you check out.
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Didn't take that long. Seemed the first 10 minutes were busy but then it unclogged itself and it was easy to access tickets.
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I still don’t understand the “digital membership card”
Are we supposed to have a barcode like the one we had on our membership cards.
I was expecting to open the digital membership and find a barcode with my name on it.
I don’t like this new system.
I open it now and all I see is the ticketmaster tickets to the practice game against Collingwood
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I still don’t understand the “digital membership card”
Are we supposed to have a barcode like the one we had on our membership cards.
I was expecting to open the digital membership and find a barcode with my name on it.
I don’t like this new system.
I open it now and all I see is the ticketmaster tickets to the practice game against Collingwood
Tigeritis, your digital ticket for Thursday night will be in your Ticketek account on the Ticketek website. Not ticketmaster this time around.
Ticketek should have also sent you an email with the ticket info and a link to your ticket.
The ticket itself should have a QR code (a 26x26 pixel square box) rather than a barcode. Each ticket has an unique pixelated pattern.
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I still don’t understand the “digital membership card”
Are we supposed to have a barcode like the one we had on our membership cards.
I was expecting to open the digital membership and find a barcode with my name on it.
I don’t like this new system.
I open it now and all I see is the ticketmaster tickets to the practice game against Collingwood
Tigeritis, your digital ticket for Thursday night will be in your Ticketek account on the Ticketek website. Not ticketmaster this time around.
Ticketek should have also sent you an email with the ticket info and a link to your ticket.
The ticket itself should have a QR code (a 26x26 pixel square box) rather than a barcode. Each ticket has an unique pixelated pattern.
The other thing is while there are caps on crowds, there will be ballots for seats for all home games. So people will receive a new ticket each game. Because there is no guarantee what seat you will get each game
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GA members turn for tickets begins 1pm today.
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The ticketek website says the follow sections are available.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/other/MCGseatingR12021.png)
Level 2 wing N15, N51-55
Level 2 goal N30-35
Level 1 wing M8
Level 1 goal M3-4
Level 2A wing ?
Level 2A goal ?
Level 4 front Q9, Q49, Q52
Level 4 Q1-7, Q9, Q29-36, Q49, Q52
General Reserved ?
Dry Bay - No Alcohol ?
https://hotshow4.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RICHM0121
Not sure how or why GA members get better seats than Reserved Seat Members.
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I still don’t understand the “digital membership card”
Are we supposed to have a barcode like the one we had on our membership cards.
I was expecting to open the digital membership and find a barcode with my name on it.
I don’t like this new system.
I open it now and all I see is the ticketmaster tickets to the practice game against Collingwood
Tigeritis, your digital ticket for Thursday night will be in your Ticketek account on the Ticketek website. Not ticketmaster this time around.
Ticketek should have also sent you an email with the ticket info and a link to your ticket.
The ticket itself should have a QR code (a 26x26 pixel square box) rather than a barcode. Each ticket has an unique pixelated pattern.
The other thing is while there are caps on crowds, there will be ballots for seats for all home games. So people will receive a new ticket each game. Because there is no guarantee what seat you will get each game
Thank you both for the explanations as I’m still getting my head around it.
I still think the whole thing is very frustrating
I have a Eftpos card and I can put in in my phone so I can use it in my iphone wallet.
I have a Visa card that I have linked to my iPhone wallet.
I have my velocity card in my iPhone wallet.
I even have a village cinema card that I have linked to my iPhone wallet
I’ve even managed to link my Medicare card with an app too
I no longer carry any cards around except my licence.
Now the Richmond app has a “more” section at the bottom of the home page and it opens another menu. One item on that list is titled “digital membership card”
I logged in and linked it to Ticketmaster etc. as I was instructed.
The question I have is why didn’t they just make the same membership card we’ve always had but actually make it digital? Like all my other cards I’ve just mentioned?
It’s all just pointless unless I “buy” or register a ticket I won’t have a barcode or anything substantial as an actual membership with my name and ID number on it and maybe even a barcode on the bottom like the membership card had.
What’s the point of the “digital membership”
I could just use my Ticketmaster account or my ticketek account without the need of using the Richmond app at all.
With my card in past years I could just rock up to a game even last minute as it’s always on my lanyard in the car. If I was able I would just rock up any time to any match Richmond is playing (unless ticketed)
This system makes even the “digital membership” pointless.
Unless I’m doing something completely wrong, like I said I’m not a fan of this new system at all. It lacks the feel of belonging. It’s all too vague.
Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?
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TICKETING UPDATE
The public ticket allocation for @Richmond_FC v @CarltonFC on Thursday, March 18 at the @MCG has officially sold out.
No further tickets will be released for sale.
No membership scans or tickets will be available on match day.
https://twitter.com/AFL/status/1372019232901267458
There were a limited number of tickets to the general public sold earlier today, so all RFC members who wanted to go must have got tickets.