Toyota AFL Premiership Round 20 - Swans v Collingwood
Saturday 11 August 2012

It’s one of the must-see games on the AFL calendar - the Sydney Swans at home against AFL superclub Collingwood – in a top of the table blockbuster at ANZ Stadium.

The Swans have glided into top spot on the AFL ladder, leaving all rivals in their wake - including the Magpies who are within striking distance in equal second.
 
The Bloods’ are enjoying a breakout 2012 campaign - highlighted by inspirational captain Adam Goodes breaking the club record for most appearances – their rivalry with Collingwood will reignite in a Round 20 (11 August) showdown which could double as a grand final prelude.
 
The Magpies, reeling from their 2011 grand final defeat to Geelong look to have a steely resolve as they attempt to go one better this time around.

The Magpies have an arsenal of attacking weaponry at their disposal with the likes of Travis Cloke, Dale Thomas and Scott Pendlebury primed to maintain the Magpies’ recent dominance over the Swans.
 
Sydney will be out to snap a 10 game losing streak against Collingwood – the Swans haven’t tasted victory against the Magpies since their 2005 premiership-winning season.

This will be arguably their best chance to do so with the Swans boasting the best defence in the league, conceding only 69 points per game and are the competition's second-highest tacklers, averaging 72 per game.
 
The Swans went down narrowly in last year’s fixture after a stirring second half fight-back.
 
Victory over premiership contenders Fremantle, Hawthorn, West Coast and reigning premiers Geelong, have left the Swans full of confidence heading into this unmissable clash as they look to hit the finals full of running for another tilt at premiership glory in 2012.

 

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

All tickets to the Sydney Swans v Collingwood match at ANZ Stadium include entry and return travel on CityRail trains, Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Bus Services, regular Sydney Buses (STA), Liverpool to Parramatta T-way buses and Sydney Ferries services.

Footy fans are encouraged to leave the car at home and take advantage of the additional and direct public transport services available for the event.

CityRail will operate direct services between Central and Olympic Park from 5.30pm, stopping at Redfern and Strathfield Stations.

Fans travelling from other locations should travel to Lidcombe Station and change for Olympic Park Services, departing every 10 minutes.

Due to scheduled trackwork, buses will replace trains on parts of the Western, Blue Mountains and Newcastle & Central Coast lines.

For more information on trackwork and replacement services, please click here.

Sydney Olympic Park Major Bus services are operating on all 12 major bus routes across Sydney, commencing between 4.10pm and 5.10pm depending on the route. Final services depart at 11pm. 

Sydney Buses will also operate to a regular weekend timetable. Route 525 operates between Parramatta and Burwood via Sydney Olympic Park.

For further timetable information, please click here.

To plan your trip, visit www.131500.com.au

TRAFFIC

Traffic congestion is expected on Homebush Bay Drive. If you intend on driving to the game from the north via Lane Cove Road or from the east via Victoria Road, the alternative route of Victoria Road, Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road into the Sydney Olympic Park precinct is recommended.

PARKING

Fans who have not pre-booked parking are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the additional public transport services available.

Those driving should allow plenty of time to get to Sydney Olympic Park, find a parking space and get to their seat for the game.

For event parking information, please click here.

We hope you enjoy the game!
• Ticket prices include travel on public transport.
• Child: 6-15 years inclusive. Children 5 and under are free on the knee. 
• Concession categories are:
-  Pensioners: Department of Social Security card holders only (no concessions for unemployed or seniors). Proof of concession must be available on event day at the gates.
-  Students: Full time Students with ID only. Proof of concession must be available on event day at the gates.