It’s Carlton v Hawthorn as we take to Etihad Stadium for our final home game for 2017. 

Saturday night's match marks the 30th anniversary of Carlton’s 1987 premiership, and to celebrate, the Club’s co-major partner Hyundai is making it a night to remember.

Round up your friends and bring the family along to join in on all the festivities and get behind the Blues when they battle the Hawks from 7:25pm. 

With a jam-packed night planned, here’s everything you need to know to ensure you have the ultimate game-day experience at our final match in Melbourne this season.

ROUND 22

Carlton v Hawthorn
Saturday 19 August
Etihad Stadium, 7:25pm AEST

HEAD-TO-HEAD:

Played 164
Carlton 102
Hawthorn 62
Draws 0

LAST TIME THE SIDES MET:

Round 19, 2016, Aurora Stadium
Hawthorn 10.14 (74) d Carlton 7.13 (55) 

FORECAST FOR SATURDAY NIGHT IN MELBOURNE:

Shower or two clearing – top of 13 degrees.

DAVID PARKIN MEDAL:

Carlton and Hawthorn players will play for the David Parkin Medal on Saturday night. Named in honour of the Blues’ triple premiership coach and Hawks great, the medal will be awarded to the player he judges to be best afield during the clash.

The medal will be presented in the team rooms post-match, to a player who demonstrates exceptional leadership, presence and team values. 

CURTAIN RAISER

The AFL International Cup Women's Grand Final will be played before the Blues’ Round 22 clash with Hawthorn. The match between Canada and Ireland will kick off from 4:30pm.

The AFL International Cup is played every three years, with the teams comprising amateur footballers who must be nationals of the country they represent. 

MATCH-DAY PARTNER:

The Carlton Football Club is proud to have Hyundai as its match-day partner for its Round 22 clash with Hawthorn.

Hyundai Fan Van

Before the match, visit the Hyundai Fan Van located outside Gate 5 to leave your message of support for the Blues and challenge your friends to a game of AFL Evolution. 

Hyundai Kona

Be the first to check out the all-new Hyundai Kona, on display outside Gate 5 from 5:00pm. It’s the first time the Kona has been displayed in Australia! 

Stephen Kernahan Bobblehead giveaway

At Saturday’s match, Hyundai is giving away 1,987 Stephen Kernahan Bobbleheads. For your chance to score one of the limited-edition bobbleheads, head to Carlton’s Club Hub, located outside Gate 5 from 5:00pm. They’ll be given away to the first 1,987 football fans to arrive and show their Carlton membership or game-day ticket, so be sure to get in quick so you don’t miss out! 

WIN a reinvented Hyundai i30

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Club’s 1987 premiership, Hyundai is giving one lucky football fan a reinvented Hyundai i30 on Saturday night. Simply stay in your seat at half-time for your chance to win. An entire row of finalists will meet selected members of the 1987 premiership team and all runners-up will receive a signed Stephen Kernahan Bobblehead. 

‘LARRIKINS & LEGENDS’ BOOK SIGNING

Purchase your copy of Larrikins & Legends before the bounce and have it signed by past premiership players Wayne Johnston and David Glascott.

For just $40, you can pick up your copy of the book at Carlton’s Club Hub, located outside Gate 5 from 4:30pm.

Johnston and Glascott will be there to sign the books from 5:00pm until 6:00pm.

Larrikins & Legends is also available for purchase instore and online at the Carlton Shop. 

LAP OF HONOUR

Carlton’s 1987 premiership team will do a lap of honour ahead of the Blues’ clash with the Hawks to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our ’87 premiership. Be in your seat to support the past players when they return to the field at 7:00pm. 

ZTE MATCH DAY MOMENTS:

ZTE Match Day Moments is back for 2017. Make sure you find the staff on the concourse before the game for your chance to be on the big screen.  

MERCHANDISE:

Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop shop for our new 2017 Carlton merchandise including our latest men’s and women’s range.

On game day, you can stock up on the latest Blues gear at our Club Hub, located outside Gate 5 from 4:30pm. You can also find us inside the stadium at Gates 5 and 7 from 5:30pm.

Alternatively, you can shop the range online.

Match-day special

At Saturday night’s game, all Nike apparel will be 25 per cent off.

All 2017 Carlton members will also be entitled to their 10% discount on all other purchases.

MEMBERSHIP:

For any membership enquiries, please call our friendly team on 1300 CARLTON or head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au.

WHAT’S ON:

  • 3:30pm – Concourse: Gate 3 ticket window opens
  • 4:00pm – Gates 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9 open
  • 4:30pm – Concourse: Carlton’s Club Hub opens at Gate 5
  • 5:00pm – Concourse: visit Carlton’s Club Hub for your chance to take home a Stephen Kernahan Bobblehead
  • 5:00pm – Concourse: head to Carlton’s Club Hub to purchase a copy of ‘Larrikins & Legends’ and have the book signed by past premiership players Wayne Johnston and David Glascott.
  • 5:30pm – Concourse: Be on the lookout for our ZTE Match Day Moments staff for your chance to be on the big screen!
  • 5:30pm – Remaining gates open
  • 7:00pm – 1987 premiership team lap of honour
  • 7:07pm – On ground: Captain Carlton and Navy Nina make their grand entrance onto the field
  • 7:17pm – On ground: Carlton players take the field
  • 7:25pm – Game starts
  • Half-time – Stay in your seat at half-time to win a reinvented Hyundai i30 

TICKETING:

The ticket window at Gate 3 opens at 3:30pm.

You can also purchase your tickets online, click here.

GENERAL ADMISSION AREAS:

Level 3, though some areas will be reserved seating. 

CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION:

Level 1, Aisle 25.

GATE OPENING:

Gates 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, & 9 will open at 4:00pm, while remaining gates will open at 5:30pm. 

CAR PARK OPENING:

Etihad Stadium’s Car Park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with more than 2,500 undercover car parks available. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Southern Cross Station is located adjacent to Etihad Stadium and can be accessed via a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge. 

City trams run to Etihad Stadium from La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. 

Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street and all are a short walk to Etihad Stadium.

For more information or to plan your journey, visit the PTV website. 

BROADCAST:

Metro TV in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth: Channel 7 (LIVE) and Fox Footy (LIVE)

Metro TV in Brisbane: Fox Footy (LIVE)

Melbourne Radio: 3AW, ABC, Triple M, ABC Grandstand

Regional Radio: ABC, Triple M Regional, NIRS 

FOLLOW THE BLUES ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

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Join in the Round 22 conversation. Hashtag #AFLBluesHawks and show your support for Carlton by using the hashtag #BoundByBlue.