Country Match - Geelong v Essendon AFL tickets
Round 16: SATURDAY 29th JUNE 2024 7:30PM, MCG
This year Geelong do not host Carlton at the MCG. Click here for the Round 14 Essendon v Geelong match at the MCG.
Watch the Cats and the Bombers battle it out from the comfort of the best seats in the house with our 2024 Round 16 Geelong v Essendon MCG Medallion Club tickets. We have premium football tickets to every match in the Medallion Club at the MCG.
Sitting in the best seats in the house, you can walk into the exclusive Legends Room Bar & Bistro or book a dining package in the Tom Wills Brasserie. When you buy from The Golden Ticket, you don’t need to be a Medallion Club member, you can buy tickets for each game individually. Make sure you get in touch early and book your seats today!
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Watch all the Geelong v Essendon match day action from our MCG Medallion Club seating
With tickets to the Medallion Club, you'll have access to the best views on ground, from your choice of:
Centre Wing Seats: N17-N22 - Undercover (click to view)
Wing Seats: N26 Undercover (click to view)
These premium seats provide uninterrupted views on level 2, undercover from the elements and with easy access to the Legends Room Bar & Bistro located on Level 2. Enjoy delectable gourmet pub fare and beverages available for dine-in or takeaway as well as a snack menu sure to keep you satisfied throughout the match. With panoramic viewing behind glass so you never miss a minute of the action.
Newly transformed, the Tom Wills Room will now house a premium a la carte French bistro restaurant, including approximately 90-120 minutes of premium food and beverages before the game, with continuous beverage package throughout the match and concluding 30 mins post match. With a choice of entree, mains and dessert, The Tom Wills Brasserie menu sets a new standard for MCG dining.
Geelong v Essendon Centre Wing Seats (Section N17-22)
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Seat & Dining Package | $TBCpp |
| Seat Only | $TBCpp |
Geelong v Essendon Wing Seats (Section N26)
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Seat & Dining Package | $TBCpp |
| Seat Only | $TBCpp |
Children and Teenagers are welcome to dine in the Tom Wills Brasserie, subject to availability.
Smart casual is the minimum dress standard for entry to the Medallion Club at the MCG.
If dining at Gallery (Marvel Stadium) or dining in the Medallion Club at the MCG in either the Tom Wills Brassiere or sitting down to dine in the Legends Room Bar & Bistro, Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt, dress shoes or neat shoes must be worn.
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History of the Geelong v Essendon clash
Since 1980, these two clubs have met in the finals three times - two of them in 1989. The 1989 Qualifying Final saw Essendon upset the in form Geelong side by 76 points, two weeks later in a remarkable turnaround the Cats thumped the Bombers by 94 points in the Preliminary Final with Gary Ablett kicking 8 goals.
One of most talked about matches of the modern era was the Round 6 1993 match between these two sides. A high scoring affair with Paul Salmon kicking 10.6 and Gary Ablett kicking 14.7 in a losing side.
A number of notable players have represented both clubs: Paul Chapman, James Kelly, John Barnes, Tim Darcy, Mathew Stokes, Sean Denham, Justin Murphy, Glenn Kilpatrick, Stephen Carey, Andrew Rogers and Brent Prismall. And former Bombers player Mark Thompson coached both clubs.
This year will mark the seventh instalment of the Country Match, after being launched during the 2016 season. Kevin Sheedy (instrumental in the introduction of Country Round) sees it as a chance for Melbourne residents to connect with and appreciate their country neighbours, raising awareness and respect for the farmers who have been the backbone of the nation for 200 years.
A hotly contested battle between Essendon and Geelong, this game is increasingly popular and provides plenty of entertainment, both on and off the field.
MCG Geelong v Essendon Corporate Suites
If you are looking at entertaining in your own exclusive facility, enquire about Geelong v Essendon Corporate Box options
Corporate Box/Suite package
Capacity to host between 10 and 18 guests
Stadium entry tickets for your guests
Two VIP car parking spots under the stadium
Premium buffet dining
Continuous service of premium beverages including spirits
Private steward service
Afternoon tea / Supper served at half-time
AFL Records
Closed-circuit television
Ask about shared corporate facilities or syndicated corporate suites which are perfect for groups of different sizes.
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