It’s US v St Kilda as we return to the home of football – the MCG – to take on the Saints for the second time this season.

The match also marks Andrew Walker’s final game in the navy blue, after announcing his retirement earlier in the week.

Round 20

Carlton v St Kilda
Sunday 7 August
MCG at 1:10pm AEST 

Head-to-head:

Played 216
Carlton 162
St Kilda 52
Draws 2

Last time the sides met:

Round 12, 2016, St Kilda
St Kilda 17.8 (110) d Carlton 12.6 (78) 

Forecast for Sunday afternoon in Melbourne:

Cloudy with light winds – top of 14 degrees.

Milestone: Andrew Walker

Carlton’s high-flying forward Andrew Walker will run out in the navy blue jumper for the final time on Sunday against the Saints.

After being taken at pick 2 in the 2003 national draft, Walker burst onto the AFL scene in an electric debut against West Coast in Round 5, 2004. Not surprisingly in his first year playing senior footy he was awarded a Rising Star nomination. 

In 2011 he was Carlton’s leading goalkicker, and in the same year was also awarded Life Membership to the Blues. Two years later in 2013, Walker came a runner-up in the Club’s best and fairest, and took home the Spirit of Carlton award. 

Ring of Honour: Alex Marcou

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

Touted as one of the original members of Carlton’s mosquito fleet, Marcou played 134 games at Carlton between 1979 and 1986. The lightning-quick small forward kicked 148 goals and played in three winning premierships (1979, 1981, 1982). Marcou was inducted into Carlton’s Hall of Fame in 2006.

Charity partner:

Raising awareness for bowel cancer, Carlton’s upcoming Round 20 match against St Kilda is in support of The Jodi Lee Foundation. 

Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world with an estimated 17,000 people expected to be diagnosed this year alone.

Football fans are being asked to support the campaign by using the #iknowsome1 hashtag on Twitter or Instagram throughout the week and on match day this Sunday.

For more information on The Jodi Lee Foundation, please click here. 

Community Champion:

The Club’s ‘Community Champion’ for Round 20 is Nick Lee, the founder and CEO of the Jodi Lee Foundation. Lee’s career took a major change in direction following the death of his wife Jodi from bowel cancer in 2010. Having witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of bowel cancer, he made the brave decision to use his experience to help prevent this happening to others.

 

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.

Post-match Social Club:

As soon as the siren goes head to the Yarra Park Room, located on Level 3 in the Olympic Stand, to join us at our post-match Social Club function. The newly retired Andrew Walker will be in attendance, along with two other senior players and non-playing players.

Kick-to-kick:

Subject to weather, fans will be able to access the MCG turf after the match.

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. Make sure you head to Gate 3 from 12pm and check out our marquee. You can also shop online.

Membership:

A big thank you to our 50,202 members who supported us through the 2016 season. We look forward to your continued loyal support in 2017. Head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au or call 1300 CARLTON for more details.

What’s on:

  • 12:00pm - Gates open.
  • 12:00pm - Gate 3: Carlton central opens including membership and merchandise marquee.
  • 12:53pm - On field: Captain Carlton and Navy Nina make their entrance onto the MCG aboard their hovercraft, Blue Betty.
  • 12:55pm - On field: Carlton dance troupe performs.
  • 12:57pm - On field: Three-time premiership player Alex Marcou will ring the iconic Blue bell at the top of Carlton’s race before being inducted into the Blues’ Ring of Honour.
  • 1:02pm - On field: Carlton runs through the banner.
  • Post-game - Kick-to-kick on the MCG (weather dependent).

Ticketing:

The box office ticket outlet located near Gate 3 opens at 11:00am.

You can also head online to buy your tickets.

General admission areas:

Great Southern Stand

M1-M5

M6 (Rows A U DRY)

Q1-Q15

Ponsford Stand

M28-M36
Q29-Q36

Olympic Stand

M54-M57
Q49-Q57 

Cheersquad allocation:

Bay M3 (Rows A-V)

Gate opening:

MCC Reserve – 11:30am

Public/AFL Reserve – 12:00pm

Car park

Please note the MCG has completely closed Yarra Park to all vehicles.

The decision was made due to recent rain, and the current condition of the park.

Thanks to our partner Secure Parking, Carlton is able to offer its supporters a special parking deal at the nearest car park, located at 12-20 Flinders Lane.

Simply visit www.secureparking.com.au to pre-book your spot, and pay only $6 when you use the promo code CARLTON6. 

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.

The 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 stops on Punt Road.

For more information visit the PTV website.

Broadcast:

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

Metro TV in Sydney: Fox Footy (LIVE)

Metro TV in Perth & Brisbane: Fox Footy (LIVE)

Melbourne Radio: SEN, 774 ABC, Grandstand Digital

Regional Radio: ABC Vic

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