AFL Round 19 - Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide

Sunday 29th July, Mars Stadium
Gates open: 1:30pm
First Bounce: 3:20pm 

The Western Bulldogs return to Ballarat’s Mars Stadium for their final home game of the 2018 AFL premiership season. Make sure you get to Mars Stadium early as there will be plenty to do with the fan zone in full operation offering food trucks, live music, free activities for the kids, plenty of giveaways and much more. 

BROADCAST

Televised live on Channel 7 and Fox Sports 3 from 3:00pm


MATCH DAY PARTNER - TAC

Stand #TowardsZero with the TAC at Quarter Time, for your chance to WIN a $500 Petrol Voucher

The Western Bulldogs have partnered with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to support Towards Zero, Victoria’s plan for a future free of deaths and serious injuries on Victorian roads.

As a show of support for the initiative, the Western Bulldogs will be asking all fans to make a stand #TowardsZero at quarter time in Sunday’s Round 19 match against Port Adelaide at Mars Stadium, for a chance to win one of two $500 petrol vouchers.

Simply collect a #TowardsZero Clapper from inside Gate 2 or from roaming TAC staff inside Mars Stadium, and follow the match day MC’s cues on the big screen to hold-up the clappers during the quarter time break, for your chance to win.

TAC #TowardsZero Pit Stop - Free Coffee & Badges on your drive to Ballarat

Driving to Mars Stadium? Don’t forget to stop by the TAC Pit Stop at McDonalds Ballan on your way to the game for free coffees and Bulldogs badges. Open from 12pm.

FREE McCAFE COFFEE thanks to McDonalds

On the return trip home after the match, thanks to McDonalds, present your matchday ticket from the Round 19 clash between the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide, or your Western Bulldogs membership card, at any of the Ballarat McDonalds outlets and receive a FREE McCafe Coffee. Available only at the following outlets: Ballarat (Sturt Street), Ballarat (Bakery Hill), Sebastopol, Wendouree, Lucas, Ballan Westbound, Bacchus Marsh, Maryborough.



THE BULLDOGS FAN ZONE

The Bulldogs Fan Zone will be full of activities for the whole family offering plenty of entertaining options for everyone attending the game at Mars Stadium. There is also plenty of freebies up for grabs as well!

Petting Zoo

Farmer Daryl will be back in Ballarat with his petting zoo offering everything from bunnies, to lambs and chickens. Make sure you go down and get a cute photo with the animals in your Bulldogs gear and tag #REALSTRENGTH for your chance to win a signed guernsey.

Arts and Crafts Station

There will be a free arts and crafts station located in the Regional Development Victoria Marquee.

Face painting

Face painters will be located in the fan zone and at Gate 1 offering free face painting for anyone wanting to show their Bulldogs colours!

Football Activities

There will be plenty of choice of where to practice your football skills at out inflatables. You can test your agility and marking skills at the Western Bulldogs Agility and Marking Football Inflatables. Or you can come down and have a bounce on the giant inflatable MCG!

Win a signed 2018 Western Bulldogs Guernsey

Tag us in your happy snaps from the Round 19 game in Ballarat to go in the draw to win a signed 2018 Western Bulldogs Guernsey.

All you have to do is upload a photo to social media using the hashtag #REALSTRENGTH.

The winner will be announced on the 1st of August.

Free Blankets

To recognise our members who get to the game in Ballarat in Round 19, we are giving away FREE blankets from the membership marquee. Simply show your membership card to the membership staff and redeem your FREE blanket, perfect to keep you warm in the stands. Membership blankets will be distributed on a first come first served basis and will be subject to availability.

Free Handwarmers
We all know it’s cold in Victoria in winter, but the Western Bulldogs and TAC have you sorted with free handwarmers for the game. Keep an eye out at the gates and in the Fan Zone for the Membership and TAC stands for your free handwarmers, while stocks last.

Regional Development Victoria -

Regional Development Victoria will be highlighting some of the great reasons why regional Victoria is such a great place to visit and live in.

You will be able to get your face painted with your Bulldogs colours, create a great piece of art at the Arts and Crafts Station and visit the Food Purveyor to stock up on snacks to watch the game including homemade muffins and chocolate pretzels.

Speaking of Chocolate Pretzels, Regional Development Victoria will be handing out 1000 FREE CHOCOLATE PRETZELS on game day from their marquee, make sure you get there quick before they all run out!

RDV will also be handing out GO DOGS banners at all the gates before the game, make sure you get yours to show your support for the team as they run out onto Mars Stadium!

TAC
Match Day Partner the TAC will be located in the fan zone offering some great giveaways and a fun game that can be played. They will also be handing out plenty of free handwarmers and clappers to make sure your hands are warm at the game, and that the stadium is as loud as can be!

Bulldogs Van

The Bulldogs Van will be making the trip up to Ballarat offering plenty of cool activities for visitors.

Activities include:

  • Western Bulldogs Photobooth
  • See how quick your reaction time is on our Reaction Wall
  • See how you shape up against our team by testing how high you can jump and compare your foot size.
  • Giveaways
  • Get your The Pack Kids Club booklet stamped. For more information on The Pack Kids Club click here.
  • Caesar will be happy for a photo too!

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS

The best of Ballarat’s food and beverage will be available in the Fan Zone at the Taste of Ballarat Marquees and food trucks. With great offerings such as:

- Freshly cooked wood-fire pizzas from The Forge Pizzeria
- Free range pork and slaw rolls from Zed and Co
- Mulled Wine, and Hot Chocolate from Taltarni Vineyards
- Homemade snacks from the Food Purveyor
- Carlton United Breweries Tank Bar offering beer on tap.
- Plus plenty of food trucks offering everything from Hot Jam Doughnuts to gourmet pies and chips.

There will be a host of Food offerings located around the stadium including:

- Biggie Smalls, The Dumpling Man, East India and Fancy Hanks BBQ at Gate 1 behind the Eastern Stand
- Hot Jam doughnuts, pies, chips and the Gobbles Grill located under the Western Stand
- Mr Squidgy located at the old scoreboard
- Coffee outlets are available at The Western and Eastern stands as well as in the Fan Zone
- Bar outlets are located in the Fan Zone, under the Western Stand, in front of the Old Score-board and behind the Eastern Stand.

MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES AND SALES

The Western Bulldogs Membership team will be located in the Fan Zone at Mars Stadium and will be able to answer all of your membership enquiries. They will also be handing out FREE BLANKETS to keep you warm (whilst stocks last).

MERCHANDISE

Stock up on the latest Western Bulldogs merchandise and visit our team located in the Fan Zone and at Gate 1 behind the Eastern Stand.

Match day Experiences

Have you ever wanted to run on the field with the team as the junior captain? How about being on the ground as the team runs out onto Mars Stadium? Why not buy yourself or a loved one a match day experience. Match day experiences at the round 19 Ballarat game include:

  • Junior Captain
  • Pre-game Guard of Honour
  • Cheer Squad Experience
  • Message and photo on the scoreboard

Experience packages start from just $50 and can be bought online here: http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/fanzone/match-day-experiences

SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Follow @westernbulldogs on Twitter for the latest breaking match day news and quarter-by-quarter scores.
  • Follow @westernbulldogs on Instagram for all the behind the scenes photos from match day. Make sure you tag us in photos to be featured in our social post review!
  • Like the Western Bulldogs Facebook page for the latest breaking news, behind the scenes video and much more from the Kennel.