When visiting the Members' Reserve, members and guests are expected to observe a standard of behaviour that is socially acceptable and in keeping with the standards befitting the Club.
Rules including dress standards must be observed, while smoking, including vaping, will not be tolerated inside the MCG. Any members or guests found to be vaping inside the MCG will face immediate eviction.
Member Disciplinary Committee
In the event of an incident, such as inappropriate behaviour or misuse of membership card/ticketing privileges, an investigation may be called and, where necessary, the matter may be referred to the Member Disciplinary Committee (MDC) for review.
The MDC meets monthly to assess all cases fairly and in accordance with the Club Rules, Code of Conduct and Penalty Guide. Some cases result in membership penalties or suspensions.
245 total cases heard in 2025
35
cases resulted in either a warning, reprimand or no action
48
cases resulted in a suspension of 12 months or less
79
cases resulted in a suspension of between 12 and 24 months
54
cases resulted in a suspension greater than 24 months
9
cases resulted in members being expelled from the Club
Misuse of Membership Cards and Barcodes
Membership cards and barcodes are for personal use only and are strictly non-transferable under any circumstances. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure their card and barcode are secure at all times.
Misuse of membership cards, barcodes and member upgrade tickets may result in suspension or exclusion of a member.
Random checks of photo ID membership and digital membership cards will be undertaken at the turnstiles and throughout the Members’ Reserve.
When purchasing tickets, please ensure that you purchase the correct ticket type for you and your guests based on age.
Misconduct of Members and Guests
Members and their guests are expected to behave in a manner that ensures others in attendance can safely and inclusively enjoy the events, facilities and atmosphere within the stadium.
Members are responsible for their guests, and we strongly encourage all members to attend with any guests they bring to the Members' Reserve.
If you observe behaviour that doesn't abide by the Code of Conduct, please locate the nearest staff member for support. You can also report anti-social behaviour anonymously via text message to the dedicated MCG security number +61 409 117 621.
2025 Member Disciplinary Committee Meetings
The majority of member discipline cases throughout the AFL season have been members, or guests of members misusing their membership cards or ticketing privileges. These instances include:
- Non-members using membership cards to gain entry to the Reserve
- Adults using child tickets to enter the Reserve
The average length of suspension for these penalties is 24 months.
An important reminder that membership cards are strictly non-transferable.
The final MDC meeting for the year saw a number of member misconduct cases following the AFL Finals and Grand Final. A reminder to all members to review the Code of Conduct and ensure they and their guests are familiar with it. We look forward to welcoming all patrons back to the MCG for an exciting Ashes Series and Summer of Cricket.
The October meeting also saw a significant number of card misuse and ticketing issues over a very busy AFL Finals period. A reminder to all members that your membership card is strictly non-transferable.
The September meeting again saw a large number of card misuse and ticketing issues across a busy end of season match day period.
Another big meeting in August which saw a significant number of card misuse and ticketing infractions. Majority of these cases related to Members' Reserve upgrade ticket misuse.
This meeting saw several cases for waiting list candidates, as well as a mix of membership card misuse and member reserve upgrade ticket misuse.
A reminder for those on the waiting list that they are subject to the Club rules when accessing the Members' Reserve.
This meeting saw an increase in the number of underage patrons with fake identifications (IDs). The use of a fake IDs in a licenced premise is strictly prohibited.
We remind all members and their guests of the seriousness of this breach.
Another busy month in May that was heavily skewed with card misuse and member reserve seat upgrade ticket misuse.
A large number of cases in April as we launched into the AFL season for 2025 with some very busy matches, including a triple header and a quadruple header weekend. There were over 10 cases of misconduct, but the meeting was strongly dominated by card misuse and member upgrade ticketing misuse. The trend of member reserve seat upgrades tickets (which are linked to a membership) attempted to be used by non-members to gain access to the Members’ Reserve continued to be a key theme.
The Member Discipline Committee wish to highlight to members the importance of keeping your barcode secure and using your membership card to scan in for entry at Gate 2.
Less cases were seen during March due to limited number of matches, with the majority of cases related to member misconduct.
Most cases heard at this meeting were related to membership card or ticketing misuse over the cricket season, with the most common penalty duration being 24 months. There was a notable trend in misuse of ticketing privileges with Members' Reserve seat upgrade tickets (which are linked to a membership) attempted to be used by non-members to gain access to the Members’ Reserve.
A reminder that if you are a member, the only way to enter the Reserve is by using your member card.
