It’s US v Sydney as we take on the Swans in a Sunday twilight match at Etihad Stadium.
After narrowly falling short against Richmond, the Blues will be looking to secure their first win of the season when they take on the red and white.
Round 2
Carlton v Sydney
Sunday 3 April
Etihad Stadium, 4:40pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 222
Carlton 127
Sydney 89
Draws 6
Last time the sides met:
Round 9, 2015, SCG
Sydney 19.8 (122) d Carlton 9.8 (62)
Forecast for Sunday in Melbourne:
Mostly sunny – top of 19 degrees.
Milestones: Zach Tuohy
Carlton defender Zach Tuohy will play his 100th AFL game this Sunday against the Swans. The cheeky Irishman becomes only the fourth Irish-born player to reach this milestone, behind Melbourne’s Jim Stynes, Sydney’s Tadhg and Fitzroy’s Bill “The Shark” McSpeerin.
After being picked up in the 2010 rookie draft, he was elevated during the 2011 season and made his debut against Port Adelaide in Round 11, 2011.
Zach Tuohy is set to play his 100th game in Sunday's clash against Sydney. (Photo: AFL Media)
Milestones: Sam Docherty
Young Carlton defender Sam Docherty will play his 50th AFL game this Sunday afternoon at Etihad Stadium.
Docherty arrived at the Blues from the Brisbane Lions in 2013 and made his debut for Carlton in Round 7, 2014 v Collingwood. The 22-year-old was voted into the leadership group for the first time this season.
Debutant: Charlie Curnow
After being selected by Carlton with pick 12 in the 2015 national draft, Charlie Curnow will make his AFL debut on Sunday afternoon.
The Geelong Falcons product played two NAB Challenge games in the pre-season competition including the match at Carlton’s home ground – Ikon Park.
Standing at 191cm tall, the 18-year-old is known for his strong hands, competitive streak and never-ending tank.
DOB: 3 February 1997
Guernsey No. 30
Carlton Player No. 1172
Ring of Honour:
Carlton’s 147-game three-time premiership player Ken Hunter will ring the historic old Blue bell at the top of Carlton’s race 15 minutes prior to the first bounce, before being inducted to the Carlton Ring of Honour on Sunday afternoon.
A fan favourite throughout the ‘80s, Hunter made his Carlton debut in Round 1, 1981 against arch-rival Richmond. In his first season he took home the John Nicholls Medal and two years later in 1983 he was the Club’s leading goalkicker. His decorated career also includes membership in Carlton’s Hall of Fame and a spot in the Club’s Team of the Century.
Blue Crew:
Make sure you keep an eye out for Carlton’s Blue Crew this Sunday afternoon. The dance troupe, made up of male and female dancers, will be keeping you entertained throughout the afternoon.
Member benefits:
Show your Carlton membership card at Berth Bar and Events (45A New Quay Docklands) or Cargo Restaurant (55A New Quay Docklands) and receive 10% off your food and beverage bill.
ZTE Match Day Moments:
ZTE Match Day Moments returns for 2016! Don’t forget to have your photo taken with one of our friendly staff for your chance to appear on the big screen and win a ZTE Blade V Plus!
What’s on:
- 2:00pm - Gate 3: Merchandise stand opens
- 2:30pm - Gate 5: Membership marquee opens
- 2:30pm - Concourse: ZTE staff will be taking photos with Bluebaggers, make sure you take a snap for your chance to win some great prizes.
- 3:00pm - Gates open
- 4:22pm - On ground: Captain Carlton and Navy Nina make their grand entrance into the stadium
- 4:27pm - On ground: Three-time premiership player Ken Hunter will ring the iconic Blue bell, before being inducted into Carlton’s Ring of Honour.
- 4:40pm - Game starts
- Post-game - Make sure you take your football along to the game because they’ll be a kick-to-kick after the match.
Merchandise:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop-shop for our new 2016 Carlton merchandise including guernseys, scarves and polos. Visit us outside Gates 3 from 2:00pm until the start of the game, or inside Gates 3, 5 and 7 when the gates open.
Alternatively, you can also shop online.
Membership:
The journey begins now, so make sure you’re on board! Visit our membership marquee located outside Gate 5 – it will be open from 2:30pm until 5pm. You can also head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON.
Ticketing:
Ticket windows around the venue open at 2:45pm.
You can also head online to buy your tickets, visit: www.ticketmaster.com.au
Gate opening:
Gates open at 3:00pm.
Carpark 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. It is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge.
Train timetable information is available from Metro Trains Melbourne on 1800 MY METRO (1800 69 63876) or on the website Metro Trains Melbourne at www.metrotrains.com.au
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 visit the PTV website.
Cheersquad allocation:
Level 1 Aisle 25 (La Trobe Street entry)
Broadcast:
Metro TV in Melbourne and Adelaide: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Perth, Brisbane: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Sydney: Fox Footy (LIVE), 7mate (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: 3AW, Triple M, 774 ABC, SEN, Grandstand Digital (second half only)
Regional Radio: Crocmedia, 3BO Bendigo*, SUNFM Mildura*, 95.3SR Shepp* (*all 2nd Half Only)
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