We’re pumped to be back home at Marvel this Sunday taking on the Tigers as part of this year’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round, thanks to our Match Day Partner Loewe.
To celebrate this amazing round there will be heaps of fun and exciting activations taking place around the stadium so be sure to come early and make the most of the festivities!
There will also be a First Nations Ceremony prior to the first bounce to celebrate First Nations people, culture, and their influence and contributions to our great game!
You may have noticed our name has changed too! For the third consecutive year now, we a proud to rebrand from St Kilda to Euro-Yroke for the duration of Sir Doug Nicholls Round! Euro-Yroke is the Boon Wurrung translation of St Kilda and was translated by senior elder N’arweet Dr Caroline Briggs, in consultation with Boon Wurrung elder and language specialist, Aunty Fay Muir.
SIR DOUG NICHOLLS ROUND
Euro-Yroke v Richmond
Sunday 17 May
Marvel Stadium
3:15pm AEST
Broadcast on Seven, Fox Footy & Kayo
KEY TIMINGS
Ticket Box Opening: 12:45 pm
Gates Open: 1:45pm
Member Saints Locker Voucher Redemptions at Gate 5: From 1:45pm
Team Entry & Knock Knock O’clock: 2:59pm
Pre-game First Nations Ceremony: 3:08pm
First Bounce: 3:15pm
WHAT’S ON?
ON THE CONCOURSE
First Nations Activations:
What’s in the box?
Are you brave enough to put your hand in the mystery box? We’ve got a series of mystery boxes containing different items of cultural significance to our First Nations peoples for you to guess using only touch and feel!
Player Banners
Swing by and grab a photo alongside the clubs First Nations players and learn where each player comes from with our life size player banners!
RSEA Safety Marngrook Handball
Test out your handball skills with our target challenge using a marngrook, a traditional possum-skin First Nations football!
Face Painting
Get game-day ready with First Nations temporary tattoos, flag face paint and Saints-inspired designs for fans of all ages.
Activity Posters
Pick up a free activity poster packed with colouring, puzzles and games inspired by First Nations culture and Saints footy.
Other Activations:
Love the Game Badge Making
Design and create your own Saints badge!
Westinghouse Fridge Game
Head over to Gate 5 and try to fill up the Westinghouse fridge by kicking toy groceries and landing them in the correct spots to win some amazing prizes, including a signed 2026 AFL Saints guernsey.
AFL Sunday Funday
- Free cookies, popcorn and fruit available around Gate 2 & 3 (until allocation exhausted).
- Mega Guess Who? - Located on Level 2, Gate 2/3
- Disney Kids Zone – Located on Level 1, Gate 7
- Stadium House DJ – Located on Level 2, Aisle 35/36
- Heinz Claw Machine – Located on Level 1, Gate 9
In-Stadium:
First Nations Ceremony
This Sir Doug Nicholls Round, we honour Australia’s First Nations people, their culture and their influence and contributions to the game we love!
Join us at 3:05pm, prior to the first bounce for an official Call to Country Ceremony (Singing Performance) to be performed by proud Wurundjeri woman Chenile Chandler
Following this there will be an official Welcome to Country performed by Senior Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin AO.
We ask that you please allow time to get into the stadium and find your seats prior to the ceremony commencing.
‘Knock Knock!’ O’Clock!
Make sure to arrive before the first bounce on Sunday and join us in leading the boys out onto the ground with our new ‘Knock Knock!’ ritual.
Don’t know how it works? It’s simple!
When we say: ‘KNOCK KNOCK!’
You say: ‘WHO’S THERE?!’
When we say: ‘OWEN!’
You say: ‘OWEN WHO?!’
This then launches into our song as the boys take the ground!
Be a part of building this new tradition with us and get loud with this week’s surprise VIP guest, our MC Ollie Geale and one lucky Saints fan!
Want to see it in action? Check out our ‘Knock Knock!’ from Opening Round here.
Rock the Hard Hat!
Look out for the iconic RSEA Hard Hats at each of our home games.
Linen House Boundary Trivia
During Quarter time we’ll be hosting a trivia competition where we’ll be giving away 10x $50 Linen House vouchers!
Bula Break with Tourism Fiji
Not quite ready to say goodbye to the sun and the sand of summer? Thanks to Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa and Virgin Australia you might not have to! Make sure you’re in your seats at half time for your chance to win a trip to Fiji!
CMC Portfolio Play
CMC Invest is investing in you! At three-quarter time watch one fan kick their way to an Investing Portfolio worth up to $1,000.
🎟️Ticketing & Membership
Secure your tickets for our Round 10 clash this weekend.
If you are a Saints member who has purchased tickets through Ticketmaster, you can add your tickets to your smartphone wallet via the Ticketmaster app now.
Why download your ticket now?
Helps avoid congestion at the gates, and ensures smoother entry into Marvel Stadium
Your ticket will still scan when it’s been added to your wallet, regardless of it you’re experiencing issues accessing the internet.
Screenshots of tickets won’t work - add to your wallet or forward to your family and friends if they are using tickets.
Member Access
Members can scan into the match using their physical membership card or mobile membership via the Saints Official App.
More information regarding mobile ticketing can be found here. Please be sure to add your ticket to your wallet before arriving at the ground.
Round 10 tickets are available for Reserved Bay members to pre-book, or General Admission access members who wish to upgrade their seat using their 12-digit barcode.
For all important information related to match day access and mobile memberships, please click here.
For any membership queries on match day, please visit the Saints Membership Team who will be located inside the Club Hub at Gate 5 (up until quarter time).
Ticket Forwarding
Can’t make the game? Forward your ticket to a mate via the Saints App! Please click here for instructions.
As a courtesy to your fellow members’ matchday experience and to maintain a ‘Saints friendly’ area, we request that members only forward their tickets to other Euro-Yroke supporters.
Member Zone
The Member Zone is a dedicated online space to link Euro-Yroke members with all the information they need to get the most out of their memberships.
Click here to access our Member Zone.
GETTING TO THE GAME
🚗 Driving?
Limited parking is available at Marvel Stadium and patrons are encouraged to book as early as possible for events. To pre-book parking, click here.
Enter via car park entrances on Bourke Street (A & B) and Wurundjeri Way (D & E). Please note, the car park has a height restriction of 2.1 metres. For car parking enquiries, please contact Marvel Stadium’s Parking Services team via email or (03) 8625 7201.
🚂 Catching the train?
Southern Cross Station is next to Marvel Stadium and is connected to most metropolitan and regional train lines. The stadium is a short walk from the station across the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge.
Getting to Marvel from the new Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line
The Metro Tunnel connects the new Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line from Cranbourne and Pakenham in the southeast to Sunbury in the northwest. Passengers will need to change trains as the new line doesn’t travel via Southern Cross Station.
Travel options from the southeast:
- Transfer at Town Hall Station to Flinders Street Station for trains to Southern Cross Station
- Change at Town Hall Station to trams on Collins Street (route 11, 12, 48 or 109) or Flinders Street (route 35, 75 or 70) towards Southern Cross Station
From the northwest:
- Change at Footscray to the Werribee or Williamstown lines
- Or transfer at State Library Station to Melbourne Central for trains to Southern Cross Station
- Or change at State Library Station to the Route 30 tram on La Trobe Street
Train Disruptions:
- Buses replace trains on the Frankston Line between Cheltenham and Frankston from 10.30pm Thursday 30 April to 8.30pm Monday 18 May.
- Buses replace trains on the Stony Point Line between Frankston and Stony Point from 10.30pm Thursday 30 April to last train Wednesday 20 May.
For up-to-date public transport information in Victoria including timetables, service disruption information, ticketing or special event services, or to plan your journey, visit transport.vic.gov.au or download the PTV App.
🚊 Catching a Tram?
City trams run to Marvel Stadium via La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade - Plan your journey.
- Tram #30: St Vincents Plaza / Central Pier Docklands
- Tram #35: Anticlockwise / Anticlockwise or Clockwise / Clockwise
- Tram #70: Waterfront City Docklands / Wattle Park
- Tram #75: Central Pier Docklands / Vermont South
- Tram #86: Waterfront City Docklands / Bundoora RMIT
Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street, and all are a short walk to Marvel Stadium - Plan your journey.
- Tram #96: St Kilda Beach / East Brunswick
- Tram #11: West Preston / Victoria Harbour Docklands
- Tram #48: North Balwyn / Victoria Harbour Docklands
🚌 Catching the Bus?
The bus terminus is at Southern Cross Train Station and services airport transfers as well as routes across country Victoria. Marvel Stadium is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge from the bus terminus. Plan your journey.
🚕 Taking a Rideshare or getting Dropped off?
A taxi rank is available on Bourke Street (opposite Platform 28 restaurant) and on La Trobe Street (near Peppers' Apartments).
For more information on all things public transport, click here.
😇 SAINTS MERCHANDISE
Gate 5 is your destination to redeem member vouchers for a 2026 member scarf, cap or beanie. Please bring your physical voucher or check your email and have your voucher code ready when you head to the Gate 5 kiosk and chat with our friendly staff from 1:45pm. Please note we will have a limited number of member scarves available so please arrive early to avoid missing out.
2026 First Nation Guernseys' and a limited number of First Nations Wool Scarves will also be available to purchase from the Marvel Superstore and all other marked outlets around the stadium.
