It’s Carlton v Gold Coast as we head north to Metricon Stadium to avenge our Round 4 defeat against the Suns and strive for back-to-back wins.
ROUND 13
Gold Coast v Carlton
Saturday 17 June
Metricon Stadium, 7:25pm AEST
HEAD-TO-HEAD:
Played 7
Carlton 4
Gold Coast 3
Draws 0
LAST TIME THE SIDES MET:
Round 4, 2017, Etihad Stadium
Gold Coast 17.6 (108) d Carlton 12.10 (82)
FORECAST FOR SATURDAY NIGHT ON THE GOLD COAST:
Possible shower – top of 23 degrees.
QUEENSLAND SUPPORTER GROUP FUNCTION:
Carlton Supporter Group QLD would like to invite all Carlton members and supporters to its Round 13 pre-match function.
Held at Emerald Lakes Golf Course, the two-hour function will begin at 4:00pm and will be the perfect opportunity to mix with other Blues fans in the lead up to the clash.
Event details:
Location: Emerald Lakes Golf Course, Corner Alabaster Drive & Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Carrara QLD 4211
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Price: Adult $25, Children under 12 years $10, QLD supporter Group Foundation member $20
Includes: canapés and raffle entry.
To purchase a ticket, please contact Liam McPhee on 0468 916 067, Sharon Dove on 0409 496 392 or Lauren Hegarty on 0457 326 027.
KICK-TO-KICK:
Subject to weather, fans will be able to have a kick-to-kick on the ground after the game, so don’t forget to bring a footy!
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.
On game day, you can stock up on the latest Blues gear at Metricon Stadium outside Gate 1, from 5:00pm.
2017 Carlton members, don’t forget to show your membership card to receive 10% off!
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 friendly membership team outside Gate 1 from 5:00pm.
For more information, head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au or call 1300 CARLTON.
WHAT’S ON:
- 5:00pm – Carlton’s membership and merchandise van opens
- 5:15pm – Concourse: Gate 1 and 3 ticket windows open
- 5:30pm – Concourse: Gates open
- 7:14pm – On ground: Carlton players take the field
- 7:25pm – Game starts
- Post-match – On ground: kick-to-kick (weather permitting)
TICKETING:
Ticket offices at Gates 1 and 3 open at 5:15pm.
You can also purchase your tickets online, click here.
GENERAL ADMISSION AREAS:
Aisle 117-120
Aisle 121-127
Aisle 144-147
Aisle 148-151
CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION:
Between Aisles 147 and 148.
GATE OPENING:
Gates 1, 3 and 5 will open at 5:30pm.
CAR PARK:
There will be no public parking at Metricon Stadium and parking restrictions will be enforced in surrounding areas.
A limited number of disability car parking spaces are available in the Red Car Park at Metricon Stadium.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Free Transport with TransLink:
Your ticket to Saturday night’s match will allow you access to public transport and shuttle bus services free of charge.
Passengers in possession of a valid event ticket will travel FREE with TransLink to and from the event on scheduled Surfside bus, Queensland Rail and G:link services (conditions apply).
Please note that you must be in possession of your valid event ticket prior to travelling on TransLink services in order to gain free access to public transport.
Boowaggan Road Park ‘n’ Ride: Boowaggan Road, Merrimac
Metricon Stadium offers patrons a Park ‘n’ Ride facility on the corner of Boowaggan Road and Robina Parkway, Merrimac. The car park opens at approximately 4:55pm and will close approximately one hour after the final siren. There is limited parking available at Boowaggan Road Park ‘n’ Ride.
Train:
Regular Queensland Rail train services operate on the Gold Coast line. Patrons in possession of a valid event ticket can catch a train to Nerang station and then board a shuttle bus to Metricon Stadium from the eastern side of Nerang station, free of charge. Return shuttle buses will operate from Metricon Stadium back to Nerang station for one hour after the final siren.
Bus – Broadbeach South Station: Corner Pacific Fair Drive and Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach
Customers in possession of a valid event ticket can catch any regular Surfside bus or G:link tram service to Broadbeach South Station and then board a shuttle bus to Metricon Stadium, free of charge.
Shuttle bus times:
Nerang Station to Metricon Stadium: from 5:25pm – 7:10pm
Boowaggan Road Park ‘n’ Ride to Metricon Stadium: from 5:10pm – 7:10pm
From Metricon Stadium: From final siren for one hour
For more information regarding transport to and from Metricon Stadium, click here.
BROADCAST:
Metro TV in Melbourne and Adelaide: Channel 7 (LIVE)
Metro TV in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane: 7mate (LIVE) and Fox Footy (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: Triple M, 3AW, SEN, ABC, ABC Grandstand
Regional Radio: ABC, Triple M Bendigo, Triple M Shepparton, MMM Mildura, StarFM Warragul, Crocmedia, NIRS
FOLLOW THE BLUES ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Snapchat (carlton_fc)
Join in the Round 13 conversation. Hashtag #AFLSunsBlues and show your support for Carlton by using the hashtag #BoundByBlue.
