It’s US v Port Adelaide in a Sunday afternoon clash at Etihad Stadium, as the Blues aim to win four games in a row.
Round 4
Carlton v Port Adelaide
Sunday 15 May
Etihad Stadium, 1:10pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 28
Carlton 12
Port Adelaide 15
Draws 1
Last time the sides met:
Round 12, 2015, MCG
Carlton 17.8 (110) d Port Adelaide 16.10 (106)
Forecast for Sunday afternoon in Melbourne:
Partly cloudy – top of 21 degrees.
Milestone: Kade Simpson
If selected, Carlton’s vice-captain Kade Simpson will line up for his 250th AFL game on Sunday when the Blues face Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium.
The relentless defender was drafted to Carlton in the 2002 national draft with the Club’s fourth round selection (45) and made his debut in Round 11, 2003 against Geelong. With his trademark run and dash off the halfback line, it’s no wonder the fan favourite was awarded the John Nicholls Medal in 2013. This year, after seven rounds, Simpson is the Blues' leading possession winner, averaging 27.3 disposals per game, and is ranked seventh in the competition for rebound 50s (35).
The Club will celebrate Simpson’s milestone in the lead up to the Club’s clash with Port Adelaide via social media channels using the hashtag #Simmo250.
Milestone: Michael Jamison
If selected, Carlton defender Michael Jamison will reach his 150-game milestone when the Blues take on the Power this Sunday afternoon.
Taken in the 2007 rookie draft, Jamison was quickly elevated to the Club’s senior list the following year and cemented his position as a reliable, consistent performer in the Blues’ backline. Elevated to the Club’s leadership group in 2010, the defender was also voted the Best Clubman in the same year.
Ring of Honour:
Carlton’s 2012 John Nicholls Medallist Heath Scotland 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.
Scotland played 215 games for Carlton after making his debut for the Blues in Round 1, 2004 v Fremantle. A real leader of the Club throughout a trying period in Carlton’s history, Scotland made a home for himself at Princes Park. He was named Best Clubman in 2011, the same year he also became a Life Member of the Club.
Blues great Heath Scotland will return to Etihad Stadium on Sunday. (Photo: AFL Media)
Match-day partner:
Carlton is proud to have Acquire Learning as its Round 8 match-day partner, as it helps celebrate Kade Simpson’s 250th game. Head to the concourse near Gate 5 to collect your Kade Simpson ‘Wave and Win’ poster - you’ll need it for your chance to win one of six signed footballs throughout the afternoon.
There are also 250 Kade Simpson table-toppers up for grabs, so be quick!
ZTE Match Day Moments:
ZTE Match Day Moments returns for 2016! Don’t forget to have your photo taken with one of our friendly staff for your chance to appear on the big screen and win a ZTE Blade V Plus!
Post-match social function:
Calling all Bluebaggers! Make sure you head along to the Victory Room, located on Level 1 near Aisle 16, after the game against Port to attend our first post-match Social Club function of the year. Win, lose or draw, you’ll have the chance to mingle with all your favourite players.
Community Champion:
Carlton’s ‘Community Champion’ this week is the President of Carlton Junior Football Club, Peter Behrendorff. Peter has created a football club for the youth in Carlton’s heartland, bringing people of all different cultures together. He has also gone above and beyond in his role to provide opportunities for the youth of Carlton to be more actively involved in local community events.
Through a new club initiative, Carlton will acknowledge one of its supporters at every home game this season, recognising their work in gender equality, cultural inclusion or developing grassroots football in the community. All of these fields play a vital role in educating, growing and providing better experiences in our local community.
Sunday Funday
It’s Sunday Funday at Etihad Stadium this weekend! Kids under 15 gain free entry to the match, and there’ll be a kick-to-kick after the game, so make sure you bring your footy along to the game.
What’s on:
- 11:00am - Concourse: Look our for ZTE Match Day Moments staff, they’ll be snapping away so make sure to get your photo taken
- 11:00am - Gate 5: Carlton Central opens, head to the Acquire Learning stand to collect your Kade Simpson ‘Wave and Win’ poster
- 11:15am - Concourse: Ticket windows open
- 11:30am - Concourse: Gates open
- 11:30am - Concourse: Membership and merchandise stands open
- 12:53pm - On field: Captain Carlton and Navy Nina enter Etihad Stadium
- 12:55pm - On field: Blue Crew dance performance
- 12:56pm - On field: Heath Scotland will ring the iconic Carlton bell at the top of the Blues’ race before being inducted into Carlton’s Ring of Honour
- 1:02pm - On field: Carlton players enter the field and run through the banner
- 1:10pm - Game starts
- ½ time - Stay in your seats for your chance to ‘Wave and Win’ thanks to Acquire Learning
Merchandise:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop-shop for our new 2016 Carlton merchandise including our latest winter wear. Visit our marquee located outside Gate 5 or inside at Gates 3, 5 and 7 – we’ll be open from 11:30am.
Alternatively, you can also shop online.
Membership:
The journey begins now, so make sure you’re on board! Visit our membership team also located outside Gate 5 on the concourse – they’ll be open from 11:30am. You can also head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON.
Ticketing:
Ticket windows open at 11:15am.
You can also head online to buy your tickets, visit: www.ticketmaster.com.au
Gate opening:
Gates open at 11:30am.
Carpark 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. It is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge.
Train timetable information is available from Metro Trains Melbourne on 1800 MY METRO (1800 69 63876) or on the website Metro Trains Melbourne at www.metrotrains.com.au
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 visit the PTV website.
Cheersquad allocation:
Level 1 Aisle 25 (La Trobe Street entry)
Broadcast:
Metro TV in Melbourne: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Adelaide: Channel 7 (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: SEN, ABC 774, Grandstand Digital
Regional Radio: ABC Vic
Follow the Blues on social media:
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