Melbourne Cricket Club chief executive Stuart Fox has outlined a key change to the match day experience to be rolled out for the second round.
Footy fans planning to attend any of the five games in Melbourne and Geelong this weekend will be required to download the Service Victoria app and check in before going through the gate.
“We’re encouraging everyone to do that now, before the game, rather than when they get to the game,” Fox told SEN’s Whateley.
“Everyone will need to scan a QR code coming in.
“Obviously there’s concern about getting fans in before the first bounce, (so) I strongly encourage people to get to all the games across Victoria earlier than normal.
“If you’re turning up 20 minutes prior, we can’t guarantee you getting in quickly and before the first bounce.”
Fox confirmed attendees won’t be allowed through the turnstiles without checking in through the app.
“We will need to be checking that. If everyone can help us there, we will avoid congestion at gates,” Fox asked of supporters.
“We have seen it at stadiums, people not being able to get in before the first bounce.
“We just need people to help us with that part, and we’re hopeful we can get everyone in (on time).”
Carlton will host Collingwood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground tomorrow night, with a blockbuster crowd expected as the attendance limit rises to 75% of capacity.