Get ready for an explosive match day experience at Fremantle home games in 2015.
Fireworks, a march to the ground for fans, a beefed-up pre-game video package and enhanced players’ entrance to the field are just some of the new elements that will be experienced during the upcoming season.
A fireworks display from the NAB Stand will also be lighting up Domain Stadium should Freo win as AC/DC classic “TNT” is played around the ground.
To bring the home crowd right into it, the vision of the players singing the song after a win will be also broadcast on the big screens and to people watching at home.
In the event of a win, one lucky fan will also be presented with the DTE Group match ball and be treated to an unforgettable experience with the players in the change rooms after the game.
Other activations include using the LED signage to display “Time on, Game on” at the 20-minute mark of each quarter to create further engagement for the crowd.
General manager business operations David Pitts said the club was looking forward to rolling out the new initiatives, beginning this Sunday.
“We have been leaders in match day entertainment for some time and we really want to make sure our members and fans continue to have a memorable day at the footy,” he said.
“We want our supporters to have a Fremantle ‘experience’ from the moment they walk into the precinct and continue that in the stadium during the game and post-match.
“Due to the incredible passion displayed by the Purple Army, Fremantle games are renowned for their incredible atmosphere and we believe these initiatives will really help enhance that experience.”
Fremantle takes on Port Adelaide at Domain Stadium on Easter Sunday, 5 April.
Match day information
It will also be the club’s annual Starlight Purple Haze game supported by Fremantle Ports, for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Bounce down 4.40pm.
Tickets are still available for the game via Ticketmaster.
New elements for 2015
PRE-GAME:
- A march to the ground from both Subiaco and West Leederville train stations leaving one hour before bounce down
- Presentation of the match ball to the umpires pre-game from a nominated member of the Australian Defence Force Assistance Trust
- Updated music and vision on big screen prior to the team running through the banner
- An entry statement at the players’ race including giant flags as a guard of honour as the players run through a haze of purple
- Fireworks and updated pre-match video and audio production to build the excitement for fans
DURING PLAY:
- Enhanced use of LED signage during the game
POST-GAME:
- Post-game entertainment to utilise the big screens, fireworks in the event of a win and player interaction with fans
- Vision and audio of players singing song after a win broadcast on the big screens and to people watching at home
- In the event of a win, one lucky fan will be presented with the DTE Group match ball and get to enter the change rooms with the players
