Ratings Success for Channel 9

Last night's game was an outstanding success for Channel 9, with the game ranking as Melbourne's number one program in all demographics.

The match peaked in Melbourne with a total audience of 675,000 at 9.16pm and averaged 538,000 viewers across the two hour telecast.
 
It was Melbourne's highest rating football match since May 10 and the third most watched football match for the year.

The game also attracted a record crowd to the game of 24,452, doubling last year's figure and increasing our all time record by over 6,000.

Manangatang Legend Boots Five Goals!

Local Manangatang legend, Jarrod Arentz rose to the occasion last night, kicking five goals for the Big V in the 2008 EJ Whitten Legends Game. Arentz won the chance to play in the game as part of our 'Play in the Game' feature and certainly did the Vics proud with a solid performance on and off the field!

With over 250 games and 1642 goals to his name, Arentz never looked out of place, moving well across the ground and putting in some handy assists with another guest player, Andy Lee.

While the busload from Manangatang weren't able to make it to the post-game function, Arentz had a great time catching up with all the players after the game.

Shane Brown, our WA winner of 'Play in the Game' put in a superb performance for the All Stars and by all accounts had a great night. One face would have been familiar at least. Shane plays in the same league as Dale Kickett.

Brown plays for the Melville Amateur Football Club and boasts a football career of over 400 games, playing and coaching in nine Grand Finals and winning the Leading Goal Scorer for North Fremantle. 

Legends Game TONIGHT!!

Don't miss out on one of football's most anticipated debuts...Hamish and Andy LIVE at Telstra Dome, 7.30pm. The talented radio duo will put their footballing skills to the test alongside some of the AFL's greatest legends, not to mention the greatest superstar of all...Strauchanie! This year we will also have two local legends joining us - Shane Brown of Yangebup, WA and Jarrod Arentz of Swan Hill, Victoria. Tickets can be bought from Ticketmaster or at the gate. Don't forget to bring your radio along to listen to the Channel 9 commentary live on Triple M.

Game Details: Telstra Dome, 7.30pm - Gates Open 6.00pm

Adults: $14.50

Family: $35.00

Concession: $6.50

Junior (7-15yrs): $6.50

Children (under 6): FREE