Match Day Info – Round 17

SOUTH Fremantle is back at Fremantle Community Bank Oval this Saturday to host the fourth placed Swan Districts with the John Todd Cup on the line.

With the Bulldogs celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the 1997 premiership next month, it’s only fitting that this Saturday’s clash with Swans will be for the John Todd Cup named in honour of the man who coached the Bulldogs to that triumph.

Of course he was also the youngest ever Sandover Medallist during his playing career at South Fremantle while also coaching Swan Districts to a hat-trick of premierships in 1982, 83 and 84.

So not only does Saturday’s game pay tribute to a legend of West Australian football, but it’s a crucial clash for both teams currently occupying two of the top four spots in the WAFL nearing the business end of the 2017 season.

MATCH DAY INFO – JOHN TODD CUP
SOUTH FREMANTLE v SWAN DISTRICTS
Saturday July 15, 2.15pm
Fremantle Community Bank Oval

KEY TIMES
8.00am – Main gate opens
9.00am – Colts game bouncedown
10.00am – Public bar opens
10.00am – Merchandise area opens
11.30am – Reserves game bouncedown
2.15pm – League game bouncedown
5.00pm – League game concludes
6.00pm – Post-match awards commence in Griff John Room

TICKETS
Purchase from the main gate on game day. Main gate located at the corner of Parry St and William St in Fremantle. Adult Tickets $15. Concession Tickets $12. Under 16s Free.

GETTING THERE
Nearest Bus Stop is on South Terrace. Buses 511, 513, 520, 530, 531, 532, 825, 920, 998 and 999 stop a two-minute walk from the main gate.

Nearest Train Station is Fremantle Station. Fremantle Line Train stops at Fremantle station every 15 minutes on game day which is an eight-minute walk from the main gate.

Numerous parking areas are in close proximity to the ground including parking areas on Parry St and multi-level parking on Henderson St.

Please note parking inside the ground is limited to players and support staff on match days.

IMPORTANT NOTES FROM CITY OF FREMANTLE
Water Corp and Atco Gas works around the CBD
High Street, Queen Street and Adelaide Street are already (and will be) affected by works within the road reserve. Please expect road closures, off street parking unavailability and detours in the City Centre until mid-August 2017.

Winter Wonderland Festival is back!
This year, the festival is setting up in the Car Park number 11, bumping in on 19 June and bumping out by 4pm 21 July. That also means that Car Park 11 is not available for parking the whole period of Winter Festival.

FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN
WAFL footy is still family friendly fun. Everyone is welcome onto Fremantle Community Bank Oval at the quarter breaks and during half-time. Feel free to have a kick on field during the breaks or listen to the coaches quarter-time addresses. Please remember to give distance around team huddles and stay out of the centre square of the ground.

MERCHANDISE AREA
Located inside the public bar, the friendly team at the merchandise stand can supply you with jumpers, beanies, scarves and all sorts of Bulldogs gear.

FOOD OUTLETS
A number of food options and street van outlets are available to fans at Fremantle Community Bank Oval:

JD’s Fast Foods: Located inside the ground next to the main gates, this van serves a wide variety of hot food, cold drinks and snacks.

New York Hot Dog: Located in front of the Victoria Pavilion, this street van serves a variety of differing gourmet hot dogs to suit all tastes.

South Fremantle Canteen: Located at the bar in the public area of the club, the canteen sells traditional footy food including hot chips, burgers and cold drinks.

PUBLIC BAR & TAB FACILITIES
The public bar is open to all with the entrance through the main doors to the South Fremantle club rooms. TAB facilities are located within the public area of the main bar. Bar opens at 12pm.

FOLLOW THE GAME
The game will be broadcast on radio live on both ABC Radio and KIX Digital. Visit www.wafl.com.au or download the WAFL App to stay up to date with all the action on game day including live stats and a radio broadcast. Alternatively stay tuned to all of South Fremantle’s social media accounts to follow all the happenings.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow the South Fremantle Football Club on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat for all your updates, news, informational and photos during the day. Find us on Facebook at @southfremantlefc or at @SFFCBulldogs everywhere else and don’t forget to use the hashtag #BewareoftheBulldog.

PRE-MATCH AT THE NORFOLK HOTEL
If you are looking for somewhere to enjoy a meal or drink before any game this season, visit proud official partner The Norfolk Hotel. Situated just across from Fremantle Community Bank Oval with great food and drinks available, stop in there before coming along to cheering on the Mighty Red V.

POST-MATCH AT THE ESPLANADE HOTEL
Be sure to get down to another proud official partner, the Esplanade Hotel following the game where all South Fremantle members receive a 20 per cent discount on their food purchases at any of the fine eateries at the venue. It is one of the finest establishments in WA so to treat yourself to a visit and then just show your membership card for the discount. With a variety of different eateries, make the Esplanade Hotel your post-match spot to enjoy the night in Fremantle.

START YOUR NIGHT IN FREMANTLE
Gates are opened and entry is free for the last half of WAFL matches. Fremantle Community Bank Oval is the perfect spot to start a night in Fremantle. Get down after 4pm, enjoy a drink in the South Fremantle bar and make the most of a night in Fremantle with live WAFL action.

MEMBERS/SUPPORTERS
Get down the club from 4.30pm every Friday night for all the fun and festivities. With happy hour between 5.30pm to 6.30pm and prizes on offer across the night, you never know your luck when you visit Fremantle Community Bank Oval. Once a month there is also a FREE sausage sizzle.