BEFORE they fly out to Perth for the Preliminary Final, Melbourne will hit the track at Gosch's Paddock for an open training session in preparation for the match against the Eagles.
The session will begin at 9.45am, with all fans invited to come along and support the team ahead of the match.
Plenty of activities will be on offer during the session including:
- Coffee and ice cream carts
- Demon Army BBQ
- Demon Shop
- Face Painting, presented by Haymes Paint
- Caricature artist
- Melbourne mascots
- INFINITI vehicles on display
- Giveaways
- Player autographs and photos at end of session
Session details
Date: Wednesday, September 19
Session start time: 9.45am
Location: Gosch's Paddock, Olympic Bvd, Melbourne
Getting to Gosch's Paddock
Public transport
Gosch's Paddock is located a short walk from Richmond train station. Jolimont station is also located a 10 minute walk away.
Tram route 70 also stops near the ground at AAMI Park (stop 7D). Tram route 48 and 75 are also located in the vicinity near Jolimont Station.
Bus 246 (Latrobe Uni - Elsternwick Station) travels down Punt Road, stops at the corner of Olympic Blvd. From here patrons can walk to Gosch's Paddock.
Read more about public transport here.
Parking info
Non-event car parking is available opposite AAMI Park at the National Tennis Centre. See more info here.
Please note that as it is an event day in the precinct (FFA Cup Quarter Final), Entrance F will be closed.
The rate at Eastern Plaza will be $7.50 until 3.00pm and $30 after 3.00pm.