WE'RE back at the home of footy this weekend – the MCG – as we take on the West Coast Eagles in a Saturday twilight match.
ROUND 5
Carlton v West Coast
Saturday 21 April
MCG at 4:35pm
AGE BREAKDOWN (BASED ON TEAM SELECTION):
Players aged 18-21
Carlton - 8
West Coast - 3
Players aged 22-25
Carlton - 4
West Coast - 8
Players aged 26-29
Carlton - 7
West Coast - 8
Players aged 30+
Carlton - 3
West Coast - 3
HEAD-TO-HEAD:
Played 43
Won 21
Lost 22
Draws 0
LAST TIME THE SIDES MET:
Round 7, 2017, MCG
West Coast 15.10 (100) def. Carlton 12.11 (83)
FORECAST FOR MELBOURNE ON SATURDAY:
Partly cloudy with a top of 25 degrees.
SPIN AND WIN
Bluebaggers, here’s your chance to win some wonderful prizes! Try your luck at our Spin and Win Wheel located at the Club Hub near Gate 3. Set up from 2:30pm, you’ll have the opportunity to spin the wheel – good luck!
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. Make sure you head to the MCG’s Superstore, or outlets around the ground to purchase everything from hats, beanies, guernseys and hoodies – and don’t forget, members receive 10% off. You can also shop online.
MEMBERSHIP
We appreciate your loyalty and support. Become #BoundByBlue in 2018 and sign up as a Carlton member. For any enquiries, membership sales and ticket collection, visit our membership marquee located at Gate 3, from 3:00pm.
TICKETING
The Box Office at Gate 3 opens at 2:30pm, 30 minutes prior to the MCC Members Gates.
Tickets can also be purchased through Ticketek by clicking here.
CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION
Carlton’s official cheersquad will be located in Bay M3 (Rows A-V).
GATE OPENINGS
MCC Reserve – 3:00pm
Public/ AFL Reserve – 3:00pm
GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING
Great Southern Stand
M1-M5
M6 (Rows A-Z) DRY
Q1-Q12
Q13-Q15 (Rows K-DD)
Ponsford Stand
M28-M36
Q29-Q36
Olympic Stand
M54-M57
Q49-Q57
CAR PARK OPENINGS
Gate 3: 12.00pm
Gate 5: 1.00pm
Gate 6: 1.00pm
Gate 7: 11.30am
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
You can take a train, tram or bus to the MCG, however due to an autumn road and rail construction blitz, the MCG is encouraging fans to plan ahead and allow more time to complete their journey. To see how your journey may be affected or for more information visit the PTV website.
Tram No.75 (City-Vermont South), No.48 (City-North Balwyn) and No.70 (City-Wattle Park) stop within walking distance of the ground.
The Jolimont and Richmond train stations are within walking distance of the MCG. To get to Jolimont station take Hurstbridge or Epping line trains. To get to Richmond station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong,
Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
The Bus route 246 is run by National Bus Company, which links La Trobe University with Elsternwick Station. The 246 stops on Punt Road and is a short walk to the ground.
BROADCAST
Metro TV in Melbourne: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Perth: Fox Footy (LIVE) & Channel 7 & 70
Metro TV in Sydney, Brisbane & Adelaide: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro Radio: Triple M, SEN, 3AW, ABC Radio & Grandstand Digital
Regional Radio: AFL Nation & NIRS
