Everything you need to know about Gold Coast Suns vs Bulldogs in Darwin
Thousands of AFL fans are heading to TIO Stadium to watch Gold Coast Suns take on Western Bulldogs this weekend. Here is everything you need to know.
Thousands of footy fans are expected to pile into TIO Stadium tonight when the Gold Coast Suns take on Western Bulldogs in the first match of their Darwin doubleheader.
The match comes as the first of two Darwin-hosted matches for 2023 with the Suns hoping to continue their winning record in the NT.
The Suns are expected to have a large Territory supporter base with eight players having connections to the NT including Malcolm Rosas, Joel Jeffrey and Ben Long.
The Bonson and Ah Mat gates will both open from 2.30pm with a history-making VFL match between the Suns and Footscray launching festivities from 3pm.
Tickets for the big match will be available at both gates, though punters are encouraged to purchase tickets online from ticket master.
The scoreboard gate opens from 5pm with the big match set to take place from 6.55pm.
Dedicated event buses will run to and from TIO Stadium from Darwin, Stuart Park, Casuarina, Palmerston, and Humpty Doo via Coolalinga.
Major Events Minister Paul Kirby said the two matches would be a perfect opportunity for Territorians to witness sport played at the highest level.
“Bringing elite sport to the NT is not only an opportunity for Territorians to see professional sporting events in their backyard – it also lures people to the Territory,” he said.
“Die-hard fans will travel here to enjoy two games of back-to-back footy, and take the opportunity to experience our unique tourism offerings.”
Our snappers will be at the game so be sure to check back here later on to see if you got spotted among the action.
Originally published as Tickets still on sale for Gold Coast Suns doubleheader against Bulldogs and Adelaide
