A limited number of tickets remain for Richmond’s practice match against Essendon at the ME Bank Centre on Friday, March 7.

The game, scheduled for 1pm, is fully ticketed due to a reduced capacity at the ground, with works being completed on the interface around Punt Road Oval.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, at $15 for adults and $2.50 for kids, with a portion of the proceeds going to Richmond’s preferred charity partner, The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

All tickets for the match are standing tickets only, there is no seating available due to the current redevelopment work around the ground. As the match will be sold out, there will not be any tickets available to purchase on the day.  

The match will also be streamed live on Richmond’s website.

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It game is the first in a number of fixtures to be played at the ME Bank Centre in 2014, with the Club’s VFL team scheduled to play nine games at the venue.

Richmond vice-captain Brett Deledio echoes the sentiments of the Club’s playing group about the return of big-time football to Punt Road Oval.

The Tigers’ practice match against Essendon will be the first time they’ve played a rival league team at their iconic home ground since 1964.

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“I’m really excited about it,” Deledio said on Triple M’s “Hot Breakfast”.

“The Club has spent a lot of money to get it up and going.

“To be able to have our fans come to the home of where we train, and where we have so much history, it’s fantastic.

“I know as much as I am, all the other boys are looking forward to it as well.”

Please note:

• Parking will be available at Yarra Park from 10:30am. Cost $10.
• A reminder that with Jack Dyer Stand works being undertaken, only standing room is available.
• Kiosk and toilets will be on-site.
• Should you need cancel your ticket purchase please click here.
• If you are attending and know you will be in need of further assistance on the day, please contact Nicki Crivari - 03 9426 4409.