View the AFL Round 9 Essendon v GWS Giants match detail. Detailed event information available for the Round 9 Essendon vs GWS Giants match at Marvel Stadium including venue, date, time, ticket, hotel accommodation, twitter and live streaming links.
With both Essendon and GWS Giants having disappointing 2022 seasons, this is an early season match that is must win for both sides.
Marvel Stadium, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the Melbourne Docklands, Completed in 2020, the stadium has a retractable roof and moveable ground level seating to enable the stadium to hold oval and rectangular sports.
With a capacity for 53,000 spectators, the stadium is the second-largest in Melbourne and has hosted many AFL matches plus other sporting events including Twenty20 cricket matches, soccer, rugby, cricket, concerts and other special events.
Unlike most AFL grounds which were built as cricket venues, Marvel Stadium was built as an Australian Rules Football venue.
The AFL Fixture is subject to change without notice. All times listed are local time.
The Days of Domination are over.
Tim Lane
Essendon v GWS Giants
Saturday 11th May 2024 4:35pm
Marvel Stadium
Seating map
The Essendon Bombers were founded in 1872 and wear the colours red and black. The Bombers training facilities are at Tullamarine and home matches are played at the MCG and Marvel Stadium.
The GWS Giants were founded in 2012 and wear the colours orange, charcoal and white. The Giants training facilities are at the WestConnex Centre and home matches are played at Giants Stadium and Manuka Oval.
