It’s US v Gold Coast as we head to north to Queensland for our first interstate game of the season.
It will no doubt be a tough test, with the undefeated Suns downing Fremantle last week, but the Blues are always up for a challenge as they continue to learn and grow as a team.
Round 3
Gold Coast v Carlton
Saturday 9 April
Metricon Stadium, 7:25pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 5
Carlton 4
Gold Coast 1
Draws 0
Last time the sides met:
Round 13, 2015, Etihad Stadium
Carlton 14.19 (103) d Carlton 9.15 (69)
Forecast for Saturday night on the Gold Coast:
Partly cloudy with a shower or two – top of 30 degrees.
Queensland Supporter Group Function:
Before the game against the Suns we’d love to see you at our Queensland Supporter Group function! It’s being held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort, which is walking distance to Metricon Stadium. It’s a fantastic chance to mingle with other passionate Blues supporters and hear the inside word from a nominated Carlton player.
Event details:
Location: RACV Royal Pines Resort – Ross Street, Benowa, QLD
Time: 4:00pm start
Price: $30 per ticket
Ticket includes: Canapes and complimentary drink upon arrival
To purchase a ticket please contact our Carlton QLD Supporter Group President, Liam McPhee on 0468 916 067 or cfcsq@hotmail.com
Curtain raiser:
There will be a NEAFL curtain raiser between the Gold Coast Suns and Aspley before the main game between the Suns and Carlton. A valid ticket for the AFL game will allow you to enter the stadium to watch the curtain raiser.
If you are attending the match you must enter via Gate 3, they will be open from 3:45 onwards, with the first bounce taking place at 3:55pm.
What’s on:
- 3:45pm - Gate 3 opens
- 3:55pm - On Ground: NEAFL curtain raiser begins between the Gold Coast Suns and Aspley
- 4:00pm - Inside Gate 1: Carlton’s merchandise and membership stand opens
- 5:30pm - Gates 1 & 5 open
- 7:25pm - On Ground: Gold Coast v Carlton game starts
Merchandise:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop-shop for our new 2016 Carlton merchandise including guernseys, scarves and polos. Visit our marquee located inside Gate 1 – it will be open from 4:00pm.
Alternatively, you can also shop online.
Membership:
The journey begins now, so make sure you’re on board! Visit our membership team also located inside Gate 1 – they’ll be open from 4pm. You can also head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON.
Ticketing:
Ticket windows at Gate 3 open at 3:45pm, while ticket windows at Gate 1 open at 5:15pm.
You can also head online to buy your tickets, visit: www.ticketmaster.com.au
Gate opening:
Gate 3 opens at 3:45pm, while Gates 1 and 5 will be open from 5:30pm.
Car park:
Please be aware there will be no public parking available at Metricon Stadium for the 2016 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, and parking restrictions will be enforced in the areas surrounding Metricon Stadium.
Public transport:
Free Transport with TransLink:
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. If you have selected the venue collection option you can pick your tickets up before the event day from any Ticketmaster outlet. Event tickets purchased at the Metricon Stadium box office on event days are only valid for free post-event travel on Surfside, Queensland Rail and G:link services.
Boowaggan Road Park ‘n’ Ride
Cnr of Boowaggan Road & Robina Parkway, Merrimac
Metricon Stadium offers patrons a Park ‘n’ Ride facility on Boowaggan Road, Merrimac. The car park opens at approximately 5.00pm and will close approximately 1 hour after the final siren. There is limited parking available at Boowaggan Road Park ‘n’ Ride.
Shuttle bus times
To Metricon Stadium: 5.10pm – 7.25pm
From Metricon Stadium: From final siren for one hour
Train
Patrons in possession of a valid ticket can catch regular Queensland Rail train services from any station on the Gold Coast line to Nerang station for free then board a free event shuttle bus to Metricon Stadium from the eastern side of Nerang station or walk to the stadium (approx. 2.4kms). Return shuttle buses will operate from Metricon Stadium back to Nerang station for one hour after the final siren.
Shuttle bus times
To Metricon Stadium: 5.25pm – 7.25pm
From Metricon Stadium: From final siren for 1 hour
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 for free and then board a free event shuttle bus to Metricon Stadium.
Shuttle bus times
To Metricon Stadium: 5.25pm – 7.25pm
From Metricon Stadium: From final siren for 1 hour
Please note that there are no longer shuttles buses running from Victoria Park, Broadbeach, these services have been relocated to the Broadbeach South Station.
For more information regarding transport to and from Metricon Stadium, click here.
Cheersquad allocation:
Bay 148
Broadcast:
Metro TV in Melbourne and Adelaide: Channel 7 (LIVE), Fox Sports 3 (LIVE)
Metro TV in Sydney, Brisbane: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Sports 3 (LIVE)
Metro TV in Perth: Fox Sports 3 (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: 3AW, Triple M, ABC 774, Grandstand Digital
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