Carlton will play Brisbane at the Maroochydore Sports Complex on Saturday March 10 in the NAB Cup third round match and tickets sold out within two weeks of being on sale.
Carlton CEO Greg Swann said it is fantastic to see such a positive response to the Blues visit to the Sunshine Coast and pleasing that the local community will benefit from the game.
Local senior and junior AFL Clubs will benefit, with the Maroochy North Shore Roos seniors operating the bars and Sunshine Coast Juniors staffing the canteens.
“This is a tremendous response from the Sunshine Coast residents and it is fantastic that all profits from the sale of the food and drinks will go back into supporting local football. We are certainly looking forward to the game in Maroochydore and hope the local community enjoy the opportunity to not only see AFL but the Carlton Football Club,” Swann said.
As it’s the first AFL game on the Sunshine Coast, AFL Queensland staff have worked hard with stakeholders including Council and the Police to ensure all aspects of the event operation are smooth and successful. The venue capacity was set at 5,000 people for public comfort and good viewing.
AFL Queensland Acting CEO Mark Browning said the support for the game is magnificent.
“It’s a great response from the local community and we’re really pleased to be able to bring live AFL to the Coast this year.
“We’re expecting a crowd of 5,000 people for the match and to sell so many tickets in just over two weeks is fantastic. It certainly sends a strong message about the interest in our game,” Browning said.
It will be a great afternoon including free entertainment for the kids with the AFL Playground open before and during the match. Fans are encouraged to bring their own footballs to join in the traditional after match Kick-to-Kick on the main oval.
Click here for event information including public transport and parking.
NAB CUP Round 3: BRISBANE LIONS v CARLTON
3.40pm, Saturday 10 March (gates open from 2pm)
Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex
Fisherman’s Road, Maroochydore
