COVID-19 - What you need to know
2020 was one hell of a year. So many plans were made, only for them to be pushed aside to make way for a more important issue - COVID-19.
After lockdowns, travel restrictions, quarantine, home schooling and no live sport in Victoria for most of 2020, all AFL fans are hopeful for a return to some kind of normality in 2021. We're also prepared for everything to be turned upside-down again in the blink of an eye.
We'll use this page to keep you up-to-date on news that specifically affects AFL supporters and cheer squads.
Ticketing for AFL matches
It is now essential to prepurchase tickets for both AFL and AFLW matches. This is to assist contact tracing and to control patron numbers. We'll update ticketing and match day information as it comes to hand but don't expect to turn up to a venue without pre-booking a ticket.
Seating at stadiums
Seating will be a little different this year as physical distancing and player and supporter welfare play a bigger part than previously. We are expecting our seating to be pushed back but remain behind the goals. We'll wait and see what this means for floggers and equipment that is usually waved over the fence.
Run Throughs/Banners
It is highly unlikely we'll see run throughs return to AFL matches for the forseeable future. If they're not going to let fans sit in the first few rows in the stand, they're probably not going to let 24 supporters on the ground with a banner.
Training
Training sessions for both AFL and AFLW are a bit weird at the moment. The men's side are training out at Casey and these are closed sessions, without spectators. From 13-17 January, the training groups will be reduced in size to comply with Melbourne's lockdown restrictions. The women's side are training at Gosch's Paddock but these are also closed sessions. You can walk past and watch but need to keep your distance. Click here to visit the MFC's page with all the up-to-date training information.
Travel Restrictions
If you're travelling interstate or popping over to Melbourne to watch the Dees, remember to check any Covid-19 travel restrictions that may apply. Here's the best place to start and then navigate to the state(s) that affect you.
Get togethers and Events
There are still restrictions on the number of patrons who can attend a specific indoor event, depending on the size of the venue. To assist with contact tracing, anyone attending a venue (restaurant, pub, etc) must register their details with the venue. For the full details of restrictions within Victoria, click here.
Social distancing, facemasks, handwashing and common sense
Just a reminder to keep your distance, wear your mask if you're unable to stay 1.5m away, wash your hands thoroughly and often and to stay at home if you're feeling unwell.
After lockdowns, travel restrictions, quarantine, home schooling and no live sport in Victoria for most of 2020, all AFL fans are hopeful for a return to some kind of normality in 2021. We're also prepared for everything to be turned upside-down again in the blink of an eye.
We'll use this page to keep you up-to-date on news that specifically affects AFL supporters and cheer squads.
Ticketing for AFL matches
It is now essential to prepurchase tickets for both AFL and AFLW matches. This is to assist contact tracing and to control patron numbers. We'll update ticketing and match day information as it comes to hand but don't expect to turn up to a venue without pre-booking a ticket.
Seating at stadiums
Seating will be a little different this year as physical distancing and player and supporter welfare play a bigger part than previously. We are expecting our seating to be pushed back but remain behind the goals. We'll wait and see what this means for floggers and equipment that is usually waved over the fence.
Run Throughs/Banners
It is highly unlikely we'll see run throughs return to AFL matches for the forseeable future. If they're not going to let fans sit in the first few rows in the stand, they're probably not going to let 24 supporters on the ground with a banner.
Training
Training sessions for both AFL and AFLW are a bit weird at the moment. The men's side are training out at Casey and these are closed sessions, without spectators. From 13-17 January, the training groups will be reduced in size to comply with Melbourne's lockdown restrictions. The women's side are training at Gosch's Paddock but these are also closed sessions. You can walk past and watch but need to keep your distance. Click here to visit the MFC's page with all the up-to-date training information.
Travel Restrictions
If you're travelling interstate or popping over to Melbourne to watch the Dees, remember to check any Covid-19 travel restrictions that may apply. Here's the best place to start and then navigate to the state(s) that affect you.
Get togethers and Events
There are still restrictions on the number of patrons who can attend a specific indoor event, depending on the size of the venue. To assist with contact tracing, anyone attending a venue (restaurant, pub, etc) must register their details with the venue. For the full details of restrictions within Victoria, click here.
Social distancing, facemasks, handwashing and common sense
Just a reminder to keep your distance, wear your mask if you're unable to stay 1.5m away, wash your hands thoroughly and often and to stay at home if you're feeling unwell.
