# Melbourne Official App

> The official app for Melbourne

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl\_melb.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl_melb.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.afl.afl_melb.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Telstra Ltd
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 43,741
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (895 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2012-03-22
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afl.afl_melb.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.melbournefc.com.au](http://www.melbournefc.com.au/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy-statement](https://www.telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy-statement)

## Description

The Melbourne Official App brings fans closer to the team whether you're in the stands or following from home. Plan your game day with fixtures, results, ladders, and pre-match guides, and manage your tickets without leaving the app. Watch exclusive videos, from match highlights to press conferences, and get instant alerts for team announcements, breaking news, and match starts.

Stay up to date with the latest news, match reports, and season highlights, plus live scores, stats, and team selections as they happen. Dive into detailed player profiles and in-depth team stats, reliving every key moment of the season, all in your pocket.

## Rankings

- #315,940 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.afl.afl_melb.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's intent to keep fans updated on team news and provide digital memberships. However, multiple reviews report frequent crashes, slow loading times, difficult navigation, and persistent login and ticketing issues. The integration with Ticketmaster and membership functionalities are particularly problematic. Overall, the app struggles with stability, usability, and performance, frustrating many users despite its valuable content.

### Pros

- Provides up-to-date team news
- Allows fans to stay connected with the club
- Offers digital membership integration (though with issues)
- Contains match updates and player information

### Cons

- App frequently crashes and fails to open or load properly
- Login and membership access are problematic and confusing
- Ticket purchasing and transferring functions are unreliable and error-prone
- App is slow to load and navigate with a complicated interface
- Notifications and app updates often cause freezing or fail to work

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl_melb.android)