RICHMOND Tigers and the Gold Coast Suns will fly into Cairns today ahead of their AFL rematch at Cazalys on Saturday.
Last year almost 11,000 people flocked to the arena to watch the historic clash and organisers are tipping even more punters to come through the gates this year.
It will be the second of three years that Richmond trade their home game at the MCG for a trip north, with club members hungry for success after the Tigers were toppled in the corresponding clash last season.
Almost one-third of tickets already sold have gone to out-of-towners and AFL Cairns boss Gary Young encouraged local AFL fans to scoop up their ticket in advance to avoid game-day queues.
"Sales are on track to at least match last year’s game," he said.
"I want to stress how important it is to buy in advance though. If you already have your ticket, you can walk straight in the gate instead of waiting in a big line outside the stadium on the day."
Injured Suns’ pair Nathan Bock and Daniel Gorringe joined AFL national and international development general manager Andrew Dillon in Bamaga for a two-day visit and will return to Cairns today.
More than 300 students from 12 schools began the North Queensland Secondary Schools Cup at Watson’s Oval yesterday, the final of which will act as a curtain-raiser to Saturday’s main game.
Before that though, the public get a chance to meet the stars at an AFL fan day at Cazalys from 3-6pm tomorrow.
Saturday’s game starts at 4.40pm, in what will turn into the first AFL game under lights ever to be staged in North Queensland.
Tickets are on sale from Cazalys Social Club, www.ticketdirect.com.au or by phoning 1300 798 550.
Prices start at $20 for adults, $2 for kids 15 years or under, or $40 for a family of four. Booking fees apply.
Last Modified on 25/09/2012 10:25