Carlton will take on the Western Bulldogs in a practice match at Visy Park on Friday.
The clash is the final chance for players to get some valuable match fitness ahead of Round 1.
Carlton has today named a squad of 27 players, with Dale Thomas set to have his second run in the navy blue, alongside fellow new recruits Andrejs Everitt and Patrick Cripps.
Fans are encouraged to come along and witness a rare chance to see an AFL match played on Carlton’s spiritual home ground.
Entry is free for members from both clubs, $10 non-members, and kids under 15 are free.
What: Carlton v Western Bulldogs
Where: Visy Park
When: Friday 7 March, 4pm
Entry: Free to Carlton & Bulldogs members. $10 non-members. Kids under 15 free.
A VFL curtain raiser will take place ahead of the match, with the Northern Blues taking on Footscray at 1pm.
| No. | Player | No. | Player |
| 2 | Troy Menzel | 28 | Tom Bell |
| 3 | Marc Murphy | 29 | Heath Scotland (R) |
| 6 | Kade Simpson | 30 | Jarrad Waite |
| 7 | Dylan Buckley | 31 | Luke Reynolds (R) |
| 9 | Kane Lucas | 32 | Nick Graham |
| 10 | Matthew Watson | 33 | Andrejs Everitt |
| 11 | Rob Warnock | 35 | Ed Curnow |
| 12 | Mitch Robinson | 37 | Jaryd Cachia (R) |
| 14 | Brock McLean | 38 | Jeff Garlett |
| 16 | Patrick Cripps | 39 | Dale Thomas |
| 17 | Sam Rowe | 40 | Michael Jamison |
| 26 | Andrew McInnes | 41 | Levi Casboult |
| 27 | Dennis Armfield | 42 | Zach Tuohy |
| 43 | Simon White |
