We're marching into the 'G for mental health this Spud's Game.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Thursday night's blockbuster against the reigning premiers at the home of football.

Round 2 | Spud's Game

St Kilda v Collingwood
Thursday 21 March
MCG, 7:30pm AEDT
Broadcast on Channel 7, Fox Footy & Kayo

MCC gates open at 5:15pm
Public gates open at 5:30pm

Fans are strongly encouraged to be in their seats by 6:45pm. Pre-match entertainment and the Spud's Game two-minute delay will begin from 7:00pm.

Round 2 tickets are also now available for Reserved Bay and Reserved Seat members to pre-book, or General Admission access members who wish to upgrade their seat.

Members, don’t forget to please check your email for detailed instructions from our Membership Team on how to make the most out of this process.

For all important information related to match day access and mobile memberships, please click here.

If you have any queries on the day, please visit us at the Club Hub located opposite Gate 3 from 5:30pm onwards and our membership team will be more than happy to assist.

The Member Zone is a new online space dedicated to link St Kilda members with all the information they need to get the most out of their memberships.

To access our Member Zone, click here.

Be there to fill the stands as we aim for a record crowd at the MCG! Match day ticket sales will be available via Gates 1 and 3.

General Admission Areas

*These areas are subject to change. Please click here for up-to-date areas.

In honour of our great mate Danny Frawley and the cause so close to his heart, we're uniting once again for Spud's Game, now bigger and better than ever.

Spud's Game will take top billing in Round 2 as the red, white and black face off against Collingwood in a Thursday night epic at the MCG.

With your support, we are continuing Spud's legacy to to help raise vital funds for the various mental health initiatives run out of the Danny Frawley Centre.

Spud's Game Timeline:

• 5:15pm - MCC Gates open
• 5:30pm - Public Gates open
• 7:00pm - The Temper Trap live performance
• 7:18pm - St Kilda team entry
• 7:30pm - Spud's Game Two-Minute Delay, featuring Pete Murray and AIA Ambassador Hamish McLachlan

Two-Minute Delay

All 18 clubs, together with the AFL, will unite at the middle of the MCG to bring mental health to the big stage at this year’s Spud’s Game, proudly presented by AIA.

This year's moment will also feature musical guest Pete Murray and respected media personality, AIA Ambassador and good friend of Danny 'Spud' Frawley, Hamish McLachlan.

Donate to the DFC

There will be multiple donation points outside the MCG on Thursday night so you can donate to help fund life-saving programs run through the Danny Frawley Centre.

Alternatively, use the button below to donate online. 

Plan your journey with PTV Journey Planner to make sure you get to the game on time and with ease. 

Please make sure to arrive at the ground with plenty of time to spare. Fans are strongly encouraged to be in their seats by 6:45pm. Pre-match entertainment and the Spud's Game two-minute delay will begin from 7:00pm.

For more information on how this may affect your travel, please click here. 

Check before you travel to avoid public transport and road disruptions.

• Buses replace trains between Blackburn and Belgrave/Lilydale stations
• Coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Seymour/Shepparton stations
• Wurundjeri Way closed northbound from 8:00pm from Flinders Street to Dudley Street
• Footscray Road lanes closed in both directions between Shepard Bridge and Waterfront Way

For more information about getting the MCG, road closures, accessibility, access and more, click here.

Grab your official 2024 Merchandise from the Saints Merch Truck on the concourse outside Gate 2 from 5:15pm.

There's no better time to wear your colours with pride as we celebrate Spud's Game at the 'G, so make sure to pick up all your club-exclusive merchandise, including our Limited-Edition Stickman Guernsey, New Balance range and more!

Thursday is also a great time to redeem your 2024 member voucher, so head down and chat to our friendly staff at Gate 2 from 5:15pm to collect your 2024 member cap, scarf or beanie. 

You can also redeem your 2024 member voucher via the online Saints Locker shop.

Click here to view and purchase your official Saints gear, exclusive to Saints Locker.

Get down to the Chery Motor activation between Gates 3 & 4 from 5:00pm to check out the new TIGGO 8 and meet two Saints players for a photo!

Guess how many footys are in the TIGGO 8 for your chance to win a $250 Saints Locker + $500 Prezzee Smart eGift Card.

During the game, make sure to check out, participate and have fun in our brand-new, in-stadium activations!

• Red Rooster Crunch Time (quarter-time)
• Spud's Game Trivia with AIA (half-time)
• CMC Kick Your Investment Goals (three-quarter time)

Follow St Kilda's official social media channels for all the latest news and behind-the-scenes action on game day.

Join the conversation and show your support through Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X by using the official hashtags #SaintsFooty and #AFLSaintsPies.

Visit the official Saints Match Centre for live in-game stats, highlights, news and other updates.

That one was for Spud.

Ross Lyon stated at the start of the week that emotion alone wouldn’t get the job done over the reigning premiers, however the Saints proved they’d put in the work to surge towards its first win of the season - and its maiden Spud’s Game triumph - over Collingwood at a jam-packed MCG.

Both sides were evenly matched for majority of the high-octane contest, however the Saints’ forwards in Jack Higgins (four goals), Max King (three) and Tim Membrey (two) made their moments count to secure the result, 14.10 (94) to 12.7 (79).

St Kilda was dealt a horrific early blow when Mason Wood was stretchered from the ground after landing on his neck in a sickening collision with teammate Zaine Cordy.

However the Saints roared to life after being stunned in the game’s opening minutes, putting the foot down in the middle, punishing the Pies on turnover and galvanising in defence to keep their top-shelf opposition at bay.

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Try as the Pies might, the Saints couldn’t be stopped. Collingwood, led by Josh Daicos outside and Reef McInnes (three goals) up forward, threw multiple swings to hit the lead with a four-goal blitz prior to half-time - and later threatened to pull off a final-quarter comeback with another four-goal fright - but weren’t able to curb their steaming opposition who kicked eight of the last 13 goals. 

The reigning premiers now sit 0-3 following losses to GWS and Sydney, with tonight's result marking being the first time they’ve opened a season with three consecutive losses since 1999.

The wide expanses of the ‘G allowed St Kilda’s outside runners and speed to thrive, with Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Ryan Byrnes, Liam Henry and Bradley Hill all impressing throughout the encounter to give their side a crucial upper hand in the forays forward. Darcy Wilson in just his second game also stood up to task, particularly in the third term with a captivating purple patch which yielded eight disposals and 172 metres gained.

Marcus Windhager (24 disposals, seven clearances), wearing Danny Frawley’s famed No. 2, emulated the former skipper's toughness with an uncompromising run-with role on the electric Nick Daicos, whose impact was lesser than his lofty best despite accruing 22 disposals.

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Windhager led his side’s on-ball charge with some immense support in the clearances from Rowan Marshall and Jack Steele, wrestling their way on top of the count (35-31).

Collingwood’s gallant late charge which yielded four final-term majors had those in the stands and the coaches’ box trembling in their seats, but it ultimately proved late consolation - a ridiculous Jack Higgins snag from the pocket getting the 'G fully rocking to rule out a Magpies comeback - in a night that belonged to the red, white and black.

ST KILDA  5.1  6.2. 11.7  14.10 (94)
COLLINGWOOD  3.1  7.4  8.5  12.7 (79)

GOALS
St Kilda: Higgins 4, King 3, Membrey 2, Henry 2, Hill, Sharman, Phillipou
Collingwood: Elliott 3, McInnes 3, Lipinski 2, Hill 2, Schultz, Cameron

BEST
St Kilda: Wanganeen-Milera, Windhager, Marshall, Henry, Battle, Steele, King, Higgins
Collingwood: J. Daicos, Lipinski, Elliott, Crisp, N. Daicos

INJURIES
St Kilda: Wood (concussion)
Collingwood: Nil

SUBSTITUTES:
St Kilda: Zak Jones replaced Mason Wood in the first quarter
Collingwood: Finlay Macrae replaced Oleg Markov at three-quarter time

CROWD
69,517 at the MCG