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Be sure to head down to you’re local park to have a kick of the footy with you’re travel partners. Goals will be kept up at parks a few weeks after the season is done, before they come down due to the cricket season beginning. Kick goals like Buddy Franklin from 50 metres out or goals from the boundary like Eddie Betts. It’s a fun way to enjoy yourself and also doing a bit of exercise. Be sure to bring you’re footy down and make sure you take it back when you leave to go back home overseas. 

AFL Footballs night of nights. This night is dedicated to crowing the best and fairest player for the entire season. Umpires will cast there vote after every game and the player at the end of the count whose on top, will walk away with the Charles Brownlow Trophy. Hosted at Crown Casino Melbourne, be sure to check it out if you’re in town. For all the ladies, look out at all the WAGS and there designer dresses at the red carpet. Easily one of the biggest nights on the calendar. Tickets are available to attend this, but are strictly limited and cost a bit of money. 

Heading out for a drink with Family or Friends in Australia. Be sure to try Carlton Draft lager. Official Beer of the AFL, will not disappoint. 

Love AFL? well you’re in luck. Tru Blu games and Wicked Witch have released a dedicated AFL game, titled AFL evolution. Play as you’re fav team and players, as well as creating you’re very own player. Buy today and take back home as another souvenir to play with anyone. plays up to 4 players and will not disappoint. 

Hey everyone, The 2017 Toyota AFL Grand Final is almost upon us, be aware there are many free open activities in Melbourne leading up to the Grand Final. There is open playing zones at Fed Square, as well as everyones favourite, the Grand Final parade. If you’re visiting from overseas, be sure to check out this once a year event and get close up with all the players and the premiership cup. Be sure to be in Melbourne on Friday the 29th of September to check out this event. For more info, check the URL linked to the post https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Whatson/FortheKids/Festivals/Pages/5ca53fbe-df59-4149-a56d-40706c8884ce.aspx

Are you learning the game still? well be sure to check out AFL Supercoach. A game dedicated to building you’re very own footy team, with players from current teams. Free to play for anyone anywhere and a lot of fun. Build you’re team, trade in players as well as trade them out. Just remember to check it every Thursday when the teams are announced, so you can check on players and see whether you need to remove them. 

Like tipping? well the AFL app offers any supporter the chance to footy tip. Back who you think the winner is and play against you’re mates, or just other supporters. While there aren’t any prizes to win, it’s just a fun way to compete against others. Available still for any person around the world and easy to set-up.

Be sure to check beforehand if the grounds are open for parking of vehicles. While it’s easier to take Public transport in, we understand the need for families to drive. So check before coming and if not find a local covered car park and walk the distance to the game.

It’s Prelim time for AFL, while the games are heating up for a close encounter this weekend at the Adelaide Oval and MCG, all tickets are sold out unfortunately. However if you’re visiting from overseas and like any team that is playing, be sure to check out the areas in which most supporters will be going too. For example if you chose the Tigers, be sure to head down to any pub in Richmond and immerse yourself with the Yellow and Black army as they try and reach there first Grand Final in 30 years. Don’t be afraid to talk to any supporter, as they will show you what is going on.

Not in Australia but love AFL, well download the AFL app today on either App store for Iphone or Android store for any Android phones. Gives insight to every game, scores, team line-ups and stats. Free to download and also gives the option to be able to stream games live. So if you’re not living locally you can still be up to date with anything AFL.

If you’re planning a trip to Melbourne and are interested in more about footy, why not take the time to go online and book tickets to the AFL footy show, broadcasted on channel 9 every Thursday night at 8:30 PM, gives insight into games, media and of course many laughs. In saying that make sure you plan this ahead when booking you’re flight to Melbourne, as tickets for this show don’t last long, so get researching.

You’ve forgot to pack food? no need to worry, there are many delicious food stores all around any grounds where the AFL is played. Each store makes sure it provides the best quality food at quality prices. So come down and be an Aussie for a day with you’re FOUR’N TWENTY pie and your cup of Carlton Draft beer.

No need to feel anxious, ticket booths at each gate will ensure you that you will get in the game, even if it’s a last minute “i want to go see the AFL” there will be an attendant at the gate up until half time to ensure that you can get in. but don’t forget it’s always better to buy online and be prepared.

Heading to the game, look out for people wearing green uniforms and yelling “FOOTY RECORDS” these people are employed to sell you the information book about the round of footy and all other news. Make sure when you’re coming down you bring $5 dollars for one, as you can take it back home overseas as a souvenir. 

Found a team you like? then go ahead and check on there website if there is any open training sessions. take your travelling buddies down to the clubs home ground and immerse yourself with other fans and get up close and personal with the players. usually after they train they will have time for supporters. so get in close and don’t forget to rug up, its winter time.

If you aren’t in Melbourne for long and planning a trip to a game, don’t forget to check the start times. you don’t want to miss out on the first bounce, check the AFL website for starting times and venues, if you forgotten the website click on the link below http://www.afl.com.au/

want some merchandise while visiting Melbourne, well come on down to any AFL store, you’re one stop shop for anything Footy, come buy you’re teams guernseys, clothing apparel and of course Balls. just click on the link and find you’re closet available store http://www.theaflstore.com.au/