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Official app for North Melbourne Football Club.

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No gambling content found in the levels played

This review of North Melbourne Official App was completed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) on 6 April 2014.

About the app

This section contains details about the app provided by an ACCM Reviewer.

Name of app: North Melbourne Official App
Developed by: Telstra Media
Platform reviewed: Apple App Store, Google Play
Cost: Free
ACCM suggested age: 8+ due to in-app purchasing
Gambling content advice: No gambling content found in the levels played

ACCM review

This review of North Melbourne Official App contains the following information:

The level to which the game was reviewed

Not applicable.

App description

The North Melbourne Football Club app contains a diverse range of features, including all the latest team news, videos, player profiles, and scores streamed live to a user's phone (no refresh is required). 

Reviewers comments

This app provides fans of the North Melbourne Football club with a means of remaining up-to-date with all associated information, news, events and merchandise. On the home screen of the app, the next game played by North Melbourne is listed (e.g. 'North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide, ES 04:10PM UPCOMING'). Within the News and Videos tab, the app contains news articles related to the team, their games and its players (e.g. 'Bringing out their best', 'Win the ultimate fanzone experience', etc). This section also contains videos (e.g. 'Brad Scott media conference', 'Nahas crashes down'). The Fixtures and Results tab includes information on rounds completed, how much the winning team won by, the date and time the round took place, etc). The Players tab has a list of individual players containing photos and names. It is possible to read additional information about them, including their height, weight, date of birth, as well as information on gameplay (such as goals, average disposals, marks, tackles, hitouts, etc). Within the Ladder tab, there is information on all of the national AFL teams, the points and percentages they received for their individual games, and whether they lost or won their last five games.

Within the Fans MVP, fans can register/log in and select/vote for their favourite players. The Membership tab includes a range of individual membership packages which users can elect to purchase. The app contains detailed information on each of these, as well as an easy-pay option over ten months. Membership lasts 12 months. The Shop tab allows users to access the official North Melbourne megastore and purchase any official AFL and SANFL merchandise. All of the profits from products sold go to the football club itself.

There is a Twitter tab that allows access to the official North Melbourne Twitter page. It is possible to sign in and follow the page. The app also allows users to set up Notification alerts, for things such as Match Starts and Team Announcements. The 'More' tab includes things such as offering users the ability to give feedback related to the app, to rate the app, and to read the FAQ and Terms and Conditions.

There are no overt risks with using the app in regards to inappropriate or mature content. However, the in-app purchasing components may require some adult supervision for very younger children using the app. 

In App purchasing

Yes: Within the Membership tab, there is a range of membership packages users may elect to purchase.

The most expensive package includes:

  • 'Premiership Club': Adult package priced at $795, Concession priced at $530, Junior priced at $390. This package has a guaranteed grand final ticket, priority booking for all finals, invitations to inner sanctum events, etc.

The least expensive package includes:

  • 'Shinboner Spirit': Priced at $25. This package offers the members pack and entry to one home game. 

Within the Shop tab, users can browse through and purchase merchandise related to the sporting team.  Users can buy things such as guernseys for both men and women (this is the sport attire the players wear), badges, footballs, mugs, iPhone covers, and memorabilia. Prices range from $2 (for badges) to approximately $2,000 (for memorabilia pieces). 

Online information

Users may view the official football club Twitter page, and sign in with their own Twitter account in order to follow it. 

Gambling

No gambling content found during the review.

Advertising and product placement

There are no ads visible within this app.

Gender stereotypes and sexual references

There are no sexual references and gender stereotypes are not an issue. 

Coarse language

This app contains no coarse language, and appears to be closely monitored. 

Game playing behaviour which may be of concern to some parents

This is an information app, not a game.

Other

N/A.

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Content is age appropriate for children this age

Some content may not be appropriate for children this age. Parental guidance recommended

Content is not age appropriate for children this age

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Gambling content advice

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Simulated casino style gambling. Not suitable for minors

Contains some elements of gambling. Some content is not recommended for minors. Parental guidance recommended

No gambling content found in the levels played