It’s Carlton v Greater Western Sydney as we return fresh from the bye to battle the in-form Giants on home turf.

ROUND 12

Carlton v Greater Western Sydney
Sunday 11 June
Etihad Stadium, 3:20pm AEST

HEAD-TO-HEAD:

Played 6
Carlton 2
GWS 4
Draws 0 

LAST TIME THE SIDES MET:

Round 14, 2016, Spotless Stadium
GWS 18.19 (127) d Carlton 9.11 (65) 

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN MELBOURNE:

Mostly sunny – top of 15 degrees. 

MILESTONE: MATTHEW KREUZER

Carlton big man Matthew Kreuzer will play his 150th game on Sunday afternoon when the Blues battle the Giants at Etihad Stadium.

After being recruited to Carlton with the No. 1 pick in the 2007 National Draft, Kreuzer made his AFL debut in Round 3, 2008 against Essendon. He went on to receive a Rising Star nomination in Round 11 and was named the Club’s Best First Year Player at the end of the season. 

The 200cm tall ruckman reaches the 150-milestone in his 10th AFL season, while in career-best form.

MILESTONE: LACHIE PLOWMAN

Carlton defender Lachie Plowman will line up for his 50th AFL game on Sunday afternoon when the Blues take on his former side, Greater Western Sydney.

The 22-year-old made his Carlton debut in Round 4, 2016 against the Western Bulldogs after being traded to the Blues from GWS at the end of 2015. 

Plowman is currently ranked fourth in the league for effective disposals and has become an integral part of Carlton’s defensive structures in the early stages of his career at the Blues. 

RING OF HONOUR:

Carlton’s three-time premiership player David Glascott will ring the historic old blue bell at the top of Carlton’s race 15 minutes prior to the first bounce, before being inducted to the Carlton Ring of Honour on Sunday afternoon. 

Glascott made his Carlton debut in Round 3, 1981 against Fitzroy and went on to play 173 games for the Blues across a 10-year career.  

Glascott featured in the Club’s premiership glory in 1981, 1982 and 1987 and was inducted into the Carlton Hall of Fame in 2001. 
 

VICHEALTH WATER:

Thanks to our partner VicHealth, you’ll have the chance to grab a free water bottle before the Blues battle the Giants. Simply head to any of the four water stations located inside the stadium on level one from 1:30pm. But be sure to get in quick: there’s only 1,000 water bottles up for grabs. 

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.  

SUNDAY FUNDAY:

It’s Sunday Funday at Etihad Stadium this weekend! Kids under the age of 15 gain free entry to the match, and with kick-to-kick on the ground after the game, be sure to bring your 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 our Club Hub located outside Gate 5 from 1:00pm.

You can also find us inside the stadium at Gates 5 and 7.

With all 2017 Carlton members entitled to their 10% discount, Sunday will be the perfect opportunity to snap up a winter bargain.

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 5.

Our friendly membership team will be there to assist you with any enquiries from 1:00pm until half-time.

With every access 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 – Concourse: Carlton’s membership and merchandise Club Hub opens at Gate 5
  • 1:15pm – Concourse: Gate 3 & 7 ticket windows open
  • 1:30pm – Concourse: Gates open
  • 1:30pm – Concourse: Be on the lookout for our ZTE Match Day Moments staff for your chance to be on the big screen!
  • 1:30pm – Inside: Head to a water station located inside the stadium on level 1 to grab a free water bottle, courtesy of VicHealth Water. Be quick, there’s only 1,000 water bottles up for grabs.
  • 2:56pm – On ground: Captain Carlton and Navy Nina make their grand entrance onto the field
  • 3:12pm – On ground: Carlton players take the field
  • 3:20pm – Game starts

TICKETING:

Ticket Boxes at Gates 3 and 7 open at 1:15pm.

You can also purchase your tickets online, click here. 

GENERAL ADMISSION AREAS:

Level 3, though some areas will be reserved seating. 

CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION:

Level 1, Aisle 25.

GATE OPENING:

Gates will open at 1:30pm.

CAR PARK OPENING:

Etihad Stadium’s Car Park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with more than 2,500 undercover car parks available. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Southern Cross Station is located adjacent to Etihad Stadium and can be accessed via a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge. 

City trams run to Etihad Stadium from La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. 

Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street and all are a short walk to Etihad Stadium.

For more information or to plan your journey, visit the PTV website. 

BROADCAST:

Metro TV in Melbourne and Adelaide: Fox Footy (LIVE)

Metro TV in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane: Fox Footy (LIVE)

Melbourne Radio: 3AW, ABC, Triple M, ABC Grandstand

Regional Radio: ABC, Triple M Bendigo, Triple M Shepparton, MMM Mildura, StarFM Warragul, Crocmedia, NIRS 

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