It’s Carlton v Western Bulldogs as we prepare to face the reigning premiers in orange socks for the Blues’ annual CARLTON RESPECTS game.
ROUND 17
Carlton v Western Bulldogs
Sunday 16 July
MCG, 3:20pm AEST
HEAD-TO-HEAD:
Played 143
Carlton 87
Western Bulldogs 52
Draws 4
LAST TIME THE SIDES MET:
Round 4, 2016, Etihad Stadium
Western Bulldogs 13.7 (85) d Carlton 7.7 (49)
FORECAST FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN MELBOURNE:
Possible late shower – top of 13 degrees.
CARLTON RESPECTS:
Sunday’s match against the Western Bulldogs marks the Blues’ annual CARLTON RESPECTS game.
Supported by Our Watch, CARLTON RESPECTS was developed in 2016 to educate students about respect and equality using the platform of football.
Against the Bulldogs, the Blues will wear orange socks in support of this important campaign to create public conversation and take action in relation to gender equality for the prevention of violence against women.
Members and supporters are invited to pledge their support for respect and equality by signing their name on the Club’s orange 3D monogram located on the concourse between Gates 3 and 4.
A number of supporter bays at the MCG will also be filled with orange t-shirts, with all fans encouraged to wear some form of orange to the game.
For further information about CARLTON RESPECTS, please click here.
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-years old will also be granted free entry into the National Sports Museum when arriving with an adult.
LEGO Play Zone
Imaginations will run wild at the LEGO Play Zone on Sunday.
Before the Blues take on the Bulldogs, kids can head to the LEGO Play Zone, located on the concourse near Carlton’s Club Hub (Gate 3), to build their own Lego creations.
With an appearance from Lego Batman, the LEGO Play Zone is set to attract all young Bluebaggers.
POPPIN GIVEAWAY:
When Carlton takes on the Western Bulldogs on Sunday, Poppin will have 20,000 packets of Microwave Popcorn to give away.
Simply visit the Poppin staff, located opposite the Carlton Club Hub (outside Gate 3), to collect your free packet of Microwave Popcorn.
While you’re there, have your photo taken alongside the Poppin Popcorn trailer for your chance to win the ultimate Carlton match-day experience. All you have to do is upload the photo onto social media with the hashtag #poppinpopcorn to be in the running to win four pre-game change room passes as well as four reserved seats. The lucky winner will also receive a year's supply of Poppin Microwave Popcorn - that's 36 100g packets!
ZTE MATCH DAY MOMENTS:
ZTE Match Day Moments is back for 2017. Make sure you find the staff on the concourse before the game for your chance to be on the big screen.
MERCHANDISE:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton shop is your one-stop shop for our new 2017 Carlton merchandise including our latest men’s and women’s range.
At Sunday’s game, simply visit any one of the MCG’s merchandise outlets to stock up on the latest Blues gear.
There you can take advantage of the Carlton Shop’s 25-day offer of 25 per cent off the 2017 Nike range.
All proceeds from game-day sales go directly to the Club, with members entitled to their 10 percent discount.
Alternatively, you can shop the range online.
MEMBERSHIP:
The journey continues, so make sure you’re on board!
To sign up as a 2017 Carlton Football Club member, visit our Club Hub located outside Gate 3.
Our friendly membership team will be there to assist you with any enquiries from 1:30pm until half-time.
With every access membership purchased, you’ll receive a ticket to Sunday’s game. Plus, you will also go into the draw to win a trip to travel with the team to Sydney for the Blues’ Round 23 clash with the Swans.
For more information, head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au or call 1300 CARLTON.
WHAT’S ON:
- 1:00pm – Outside Gate 3: Ticket box office opens
- 1:30pm – Gates open
- 1:30pm – Outside Gate 3: Carlton’s Club Hub opens
- 1:30pm – On the concourse: be on the lookout for our ZTE match-day moments staff for your chance to be on the big screen
- 1:30pm – Visit the Poppin staff near Gate 3 to collect a free packet of Microwave Popcorn.
- 1:30pm – Inside Gate 3: Children under 15 receive free admission into the National Sports Museum when arriving with an adult.
- 3:02pm – On ground: Captain Carlton and Navy Nina make their grand entrance on their Blue Betty hovercraft
- 3:12pm – On ground: Carlton players take the field
- 3:20pm – Game starts
TICKETING:
The Ticketek box office, located at Gate 3, will open at 12:00pm.
You can also purchase your tickets through Ticketek by visiting www.ticketek.com.au.
GENERAL ADMISSION AREAS:
Great Southern Stand
M1-M2
M3 (Rows W-LL) *dry area
M4-M5
M6 (Rows A-Z) *dry area
M7 (Rows A-U)
M8 (Rows A-Z)
Q1-Q15
Ponsford Stand
M28-M36
Q29-Q36
Olympic Stand
M54-M57
Q49 (Rows G-MM)
Q50-Q57
CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION:
Carlton: Bay M3 (Rows A-V)
GATE OPENING:
Public and AFL Reserve: 1:30pm
MCC Reserve: 1:30pm
CAR PARK 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 Sports 3 (LIVE)
Metro TV in Sydney: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Sports 3 (LIVE)
Metro TV in Perth and Brisbane: Fox Sports 3 (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: 3AW, Triple M, ABC, ABC Grandstand
Regional Radio: NIRS, Hit Warragul, MMM Regional
FOLLOW THE BLUES ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Join the Round 17 conversation, hashtag #AFLBluesDogs and show your support for Carlton by using the hashtag #BoundByBlue.
