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Magic 1278's Grand Final Guide 2012
It's footy finals fever in Melbourne!
Find out about how, where and when for tickets, Fed Square and Grand Final Parade events, official live sites and the AFL's Premiership Party.
It's all here for Grand Final week!
Hawks Grand Final live site
When: Saturday 29 September 1pm - 6pm
Where: Glenferrie Oval
Bring the family along to Glenferrie Oval to watch the mighty Hawks battle it out for the 2012 AFL premiership on the big screen.
Live site details:
- - All members and supporters will receive FREE entry
- - Full Channel 7 coverage of the game on the big screen
- - Food and non-alcoholic beverages available
- - BYO picnic rug
Please note this is an alcohol free event, patrons bringing alcohol on site will be refused entry.
The Premiership Party

The Premiership Party is an unprecedented fan event that will see the MCG open its gates to the public at 6pm, after the 2012 Toyota AFL Grand Final, for the chance to enjoy a free encore performance by The Temper Trap and Paul Kelly in the lead-up to a special presentation to the crowd of the 2012 AFL Premiers.
Fans will have the opportunity to celebrate the 2012 Premiers at the home of football for the first time, with free post-match admittance and entertainment from Australia’s best musical talent.
This will be the only opportunity for fans to publicly see the 2012 AFL Premiers on Grand Final day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the event being held?
At the MCG
How do I enter the stadium?
Entry is via Gate 3 only
What time is the event?
6pm – 8pm
How much does is cost?
FREE entry- no tickets needed
Can I attend if I don’t have a Grand Final Ticket?
Yes, this event is open to the public and is FREE
Where will we be seated?
Fans will be seated in the Great Southern Stand
Is there parking at the venue?
There will be no parking available in Yarra Park.
Hawks Post-Grand Final Event
If Hawthorn a victorous on grand final day, all members and supporters are invited to the MCG to celebrate for FREE!
Where: MCG
When: Grand Final day (Sept 29), 6-8pm
Entry: entry via gate 3 from 6pm onwards
Activities: the event will include
- Live performances from The Temper Trap and Paul Kelly,
- The presentation of the Premiership team back up on stage around 7pm
- This event replaces the presentation of the Premiership team at Fed Squ from recent years - ie, the Premiership team will go from the MCG after The Premiership Party straight to that Club's official function.
Further information
Ticketing: No ticketing required. If you have a Grand Final ticket, you are welcome to stay in the ground and if you don't have a GF ticket, you can enter the ground after 6pm via gate 3
Cost: FREE
Where: Location inside MCG - the stage will be set up on the Southern Stand wing, facing the Southern Stand
On-field access: A small number of fans will be allowed onto the arena (see below) in front of the stage, with everyone else in the stands:
- 1000 fans will be allowed onto the ground for the concert and team presentation, with the rest of the fans to be in the stands at the MCG
- On-field access will first be offered to Club members that applied but were unsuccessful in their Club's Grand Final ticket ballot
- If the 1000 spots aren't filled via this allocation, the opportunity will be opened up to the remaining Club members
- An online registration page will be emailed to relevant members
- On the day, on-field accreditation will be collected from an outlet we will set up at the Richmond Football Club at Punt Road - pass holders will then be brought in via the Gate E vehicle entrance out onto the ground
Sydney Swans Grand Final Dinner
Details: Celebrate the Swans Grand Final appearance at the Official Sydney Swans Grand Final Dinner. The event, at the Melbourne Park Function Centre, will commence at 7:30pm, dress code is lounge suit.
Tickets are $300.00 per person and include a three course meal, beer, wine and soft drinks. The evening will feature a full team appearance and live entertainment.
Hawks Supporters Day
When: Sunday 30 September 2012
Where: Glenferrie Oval
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Bring the family along to see the 2012 Grand Final team presented at the spiritual home of the Hawks, Glenferrie Oval
Supporters Day information
- 2012 Grand Final players will be presented on stage
- The day will be hosted by Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehman
- There will be special entertainment
- Season and Grand Final Highlights will be up on the big screen
- Hawks Merchandise and Memorabilia will be on sale
- Supporters can sign up as members for 2013
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages available
Please note this is an alcohol free event, patrons bringing alcohol on site will be refused entry.






