It’s Carlton v Melbourne as we return to the MCG for our first Sunday afternoon clash of 2017.
ROUND 2
Melbourne v Carlton
Sunday 2 April
MCG, 3:20pm AEST
HEAD-TO-HEAD:
Played 209
Carlton 118
Melbourne 89
Draws 2
LAST TIME THE SIDES MET:
Round 22, 2016, MCG
Carlton 11.12 (78) d Melbourne 7.16 (58)
FORECAST FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN MELBOURNE:
Possible shower – top of 18 degrees.
SUNDAY FUNDAY:
Free general admission for Kids
Children under the age of 15 are entitled to free general admission tickets to all Sunday matches played at the MCG.
For further details, click here.
National Sports Museum
Children under 15 will also be granted free entry into the National Sports Museum when arriving with an adult.
When Carlton takes on Melbourne this weekend, there’ll be Sunday Speedster challenges and giveaways for those first through the NSM prior to the match.
Kick-to-Kick
Subject to weather, fans will be able to have a kick-to-kick on the MCG after the game so don’t forget to bring a footy!
MERCHANDISE:
Want to wear what the team wears? Shop our latest men’s and women’s range at all merchandise outlets throughout the MCG.
The Carlton Shop – located at 400 Royal Parade, Carlton North – is your one-stop shop for our new 2017 Carlton merchandise including our latest limited edition Blueout guernsey.
The players will don the limited edition jumper when they take on Essendon at the MCG in Round 3. You can pick up your 2017 Nike Blueout guernsey from the Carlton Shop for as little as $125, but make sure you get in quick as stocks are limited.
We’re open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. You can also stock up on the latest Blues gear online.
MEMBERSHIP:
The journey continues, so make sure you’re on board!
Visit our membership marquee located outside Gate 5.
Our friendly membership team will be there to assist you with any enquiries from 1:00pm until quarter-time.
With every home-and-away membership purchased, you’ll receive a ticket to Sunday’s game!
For more information, head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au or call 1300 CARLTON.
WHAT’S ON:
- 1:00pm - Outside Gate 5: Carlton’s membership marquee opens
- 1:00pm - Gate 2 (MCC Members) opens
- 1:30pm - Gates 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 open
- 1:30pm - Inside Gate 3: Kids under 15 can enter the National Sports Museum for free when arriving with an adult.
- ¼ time - Outside Gate 5: Carlton’s membership marquee closes
- 3:20pm - Game starts
- Post-game - Make sure you stick around after the match to enjoy kick-to-kick and test your own footy skills on the ‘G (weather dependent).
TICKETING:
The Ticketek box office, located to the left-hand side of Gate 3, will open at 12:30pm.
You can also purchase your tickets online by visiting www.ticketek.com.au.
GENERAL ADMISSION AREAS:
Great Southern Stand
M2 (Demon Heartland)
M3-M11
P1-P6
Q1-Q4
Q5-Q15 (Rows P-DD)
Ponsford Stand
M28-M36
Q29-Q36
Olympic Stand
M53 (Rows A-Z) *Dry area
M54-M57
Q49-Q57
CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION:
Bay M33 (Rows A – T)
GATE OPENING:
Public gates will open at 1:30pm.
AFL Reserve will open at 1:30pm.
MCC Reserve will open at 1:00pm.
CARPARK OPENING:
Limited car parking will be available at Yarra Park.
Gate 3 – 11:00am
Gate 5 – 12:00pm
Gate 6 – 12:00pm
Gate 7 – 10:30am
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
You can take a train, tram or bus to the MCG.
Trams No.75 (City-Vermont South), No.48 (City-North Balwyn) and No.70 (City-Wattle Park) stop within walking distance of the ground.
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 Bus stops on Punt Road.
For more information visit the PTV website.
BROADCAST:
Metro TV in Melbourne and Adelaide: Channel 7 (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: 3AW, ABC, Triple M, ABC Grandstand, SEN
Regional Radio: Triple M Bendigo, Triple M Shepparton, MMM Mildura, StarFM Warragul, Crocmedia, NIRS, ABC
FOLLOW THE BLUES ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Snapchat (carlton_fc)
Join in the Round 2 conversation. Hashtag #AFLDeesBlues and show your support for Carlton by using the hashtag #BoundByBlue.
