WATCH all the action live from tonight's 2018 John Nicholls Medal!

The Blues' night of nights, proudly presented by Hyundai, will take place at the Plenary Room, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with Carlton supporters once again able to tune in from the comforts of home.

The prestigious event will include speeches from president Mark LoGuidice and senior coach Brendon Bolton, as well as on-stage Q&As with 300-game Kade Simpson and various award winners.

See key timings below (times subject to change, but will be updated accordingly):

7:05pm - President Mark LoGiudice's speech

7:15pm - Senior coach Brendon Bolton's speech

7:25pm - Break (entree served)

8:05pm - Coterie awards (Carltonians William Cook Award, Bill Lanyon Inner Blue Ruthless Award, Spirit of Carlton Award)

8:15pm - Vote count begins

8:30pm - Break (mains served)

9:05pm - Q&A on stage with Kade Simpson

9:15pm - Club awards (Virgin Australia Best-First Year Player, Best Clubman)

9:25pm - Vote count re-commences

9:30pm - Break (dessert served)

10:10pm - Vote count re-commences

10:30pm - 2018 John Nicholls Medal winner crowned