FRIDAY night lights await Carlton this round, as the Blues prepare to face off against the Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium in Round 6.
ROUND 6
Western Bulldogs v Carlton
Friday 27 April
Etihad Stadium at 7:50pm
HEAD-TO-HEAD:
Played 144
Won 87
Lost 53
Draws 4
AGE BREAKDOWN BASED ON TEAM SELECTION:
Players aged 18-21: Carlton (9), Western Bulldogs (10)
Players aged 22-25: Carlton (3), Western Bulldogs (10)
Players aged 26-29: Carlton (7), Western Bulldogs (2)
Players aged 30-plus: Carlton (3), Western Bulldogs (0)
LAST TIME THE SIDES MET:
Round 17, 2017, MCG
Bulldogs 12.10 (82) def. Carlton 9.8 (62)
FORECAST FOR MELBOURNE ON FRIDAY:
Cloudy with the chance of a shower – top of 18 degrees.
MILESTONE: LEVI CASBOULT
If selected, key forward Levi Casboult will play his 100th game for the Blues this Friday night against the Western Bulldogs.
Recruited via the 2010 rookie draft, Casboult made his senior debut in Round 17, 2012 – also against the Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium. The boyhood Bluebagger holds the record for most goals kicked in Carlton’s No. 41 jumper.
JODI LEE FOUNDATION
Raising awareness for the prevention of bowel cancer, Carlton’s Round 6 match against the Bulldogs is in support of The Jodi Lee Foundation.
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world and it’s the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the country.
Football fans are asked to support the campaign by visiting www.jodileefoundation.org.au and donating to the cause.
MERCHANDISE:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop shop for our new 2018 Carlton apparel, including our latest winter wear. Head to Carlton’s Club Hub outside Gate 5 from 5:45pm, or visit our outlet inside the stadium on Level 3, Aisle 18. Don’t forget members get 10% off!
MEMBERSHIP:
We appreciate your loyalty and support, become #BoundByBlue in 2018 and sign up as a Carlton member. For more details visit our membership marquee located at the Carlton Club Hub at Gate 5, from 5:45pm or call 1300 CARLTON.
TICKETING:
Tickets can be purchased at ticketing outlets located around the ground, or you can visit www.ticketmaster.com.au
CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION:
Carlton’s official cheersquad will be located on Level 1, Aisle 1.
GATE OPENINGS:
Gates open at 5:45pm.
CAR PARK
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.
BROADCAST:
Metro TV in Melbourne & Adelaide: Channel 7 (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Sydney, Perth & Brisbane: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro Radio: Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC Radio Melbourne & Grandstand Digital
Regional Radio: AFL Nation, K Rock & NIRS
