The Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has reviewed its security arrangements in the wake of the Manchester Stadium tragedy and tomorrow night’s Geelong Football Club match against Port Adelaide.

Trust CEO Michael Brown today met with Victorian Police, its independent security provider, the Trust’s security advisors and said in the wake of the review the Trust has been advised that there had been no change to the stadium’s current threat assessment.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the devastated families of the victims in Manchester,” said Mr Brown.

“And as the venue for the first Victorian major sporting event after the Manchester tragedy, we have reviewed the plans and response strategies for Kardinia Park Stadium.”

Mr Brown said there would be a number of extra precautions in place for tomorrow night’s game and asked football fans to be patient.

“There will be a heightened – and visible - police presence at the venue, at all entrances, gates and the carpark,” he said.

“We will also have additional security staff and supervisors at the ground to assist fans and members should they have any questions or concerns, and we encourage our patrons to speak to them and report anything they see that they are not comfortable with,” he said.

There would also be a change to stadium policy according to Mr Brown, with any patrons who arrive at the stadium - regardless of the time - not allowed access without a ticket and going through body scanning and bag checks.

“No patron will be allowed to enter the venue – at any time during the game – without a valid ticket. And that will continue until well after the game has concluded,” said Mr Brown.

“There may be some delays to patrons with our added security, but we ask fans to be patient and to understand that the safety of football fans and members is our paramount concern. Arriving at the stadium a little earlier would a good idea to help ease any congestion.”

Mr Brown said the Stadium Trust would continue to work with police and security advisors to monitor any potential change in their threat assessment.