VFL Practice Match – Footscray Bulldogs v Essendon
Saturday April 1
Victoria University Whitten Oval
First Bounce 11:00am
Entry
Entry is free for all VFL practice matches.
Parking
Parking is limited at VU Whitten Oval, supporters are encouraged to park in neighbouring streets or at West Footscray train station.
Getting there
Train
VU Whitten Oval is a short stroll from West Footscray station - on the Sunbury/Watergardens line.
Tram
By tram from the city, catch the #57 West Maribyrnong service.
The #57 links at Maribyrnong Road with the #82, which passes within a one kilometre walk of the ground.
Bus
Routes: 410; Sunshine – Footscray, 411; Laverton Railway Station - Altona Meadows – Altona – Footscray (via Millers Road), 412; Laverton - Altona Meadows – Altona – Footscray (via Mills Street), 414; Laverton - Footscray 472 - Williamstown - Moonee Ponds via Footscray. Stops a street away from the ground on Geelong Road. 220 - Sunshine - Gardenvale via City & Footscray. Stops outside the ground in Barkly Street. 219 - Sunshine West - Gardenvale via City & Footscray. Stops around the corner from the ground on Barkly Street. 216 - Caroline Springs - Brighton Beach via City & Footscray. Stops around the corner from the ground on Barkly Street
Social Media
Follow @FootscrayVFL on Twitter for live updates throughout the match.
Barkers Café
Barkers Café will be open from 9am to 2pm on Saturday April 1.
Bulldogs Shop
The Bulldogs shop, located at VU Whitten Oval, will be open on Saturday April 1.
