It’s US v Collingwood as we take on the old enemy for the second time this season – let’s make it two from two!
Round 15
Carlton v Collingwood
Saturday 2 July
MCG, 7:25pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 252
Carlton 126
Collingwood 122
Draws 4
Last time the sides met:
Round 7, 2016, MCG
Carlton 15.9 (99) d Collingwood 12.12 (84)
Forecast for Saturday night in Melbourne:
Partly cloudy with possible showers – top of 15 degrees.
Milestone: Andrew Walker
Andrew Walker will line up for his 200th AFL game this Saturday against Collingwood at the MCG.
Taken at Pick No.2 in the 2003 NAB AFL National Draft, the high-flying forward made his debut in Round 5, 2004 against West Coast to earn a Rising Star nomination and Brownlow vote. Walker was Carlton’s leading goal-kicker in 2011 and capped off that season being honoured with a Life Membership.
Debut: Jack Silvagni
History will be made on Saturday night when a third-generation Silvagni lines up for the Blues at the MCG.
Jack Silvagni will make his much-anticipated debut for Carlton when the side faces Collingwood.
Jack’s father Stephen played 312 games, while his grandfather Serge played 239 games for the Blues.
Ring of Honour: Ang ‘Woof’ Christou
Carlton’s 1995 premiership player Ang Christou 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 Saturday night.
The curley-haired cult hero played an instrumental role in Carlton’s success during the ‘90s, after making his debut in Round 24, 1991 against Richmond. Christou went on to play 151 games for the Blues, winning a premiership in 1995, as well as All-Australian selection. The dashing defender also represented Victoria in ’95 and ’96 and received a Rising Star nomination in 1993.
WOOF! Cult hero Ang Christou in action for the Blues in the 1995 grand final. (Photo: AFL Media)
Richard Pratt Cup
Carlton and Collingwood will go head-to-head on Saturday night for the eighth annual Richard Pratt Cup. With one in nine Australian men falling victim to prostate cancer in their lifetime, the Richard Pratt Cup aims to raise awareness of the disease and honours the memory of former Carlton President Richard Pratt. Show your support by clicking here to donate to the Richard Pratt Fellowships in Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.
Before the opening bounce, fans at the MCG will have the opportunity to participate in a special ‘32 seconds of applause’ to show their support for the 32 men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer each day.
Match-day partner:
Carlton is proud to have Hyundai as today’s match-day partner. Head to the Hyundai Engine Room located at Gate 3 on the concourse for your chance to collect a limited edition game-day poster. It’s the third poster in the series, with 1,864 posters to be given away – some may even be signed!
These limited-edition posters are up for grabs on Saturday night!
Community Champion:
The Club’s ‘Community Champion’ for Round 15 is Nicole Cochrane and Nancy Whalen from the Pratt Foundation. The pair were nominated and selected for their work in the field of prostate cancer awareness and fundraising.
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.
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 3 – they’ll be open from 5:30pm.
Alternatively, you can also shop online.
Membership:
On match day make sure you visit our membership team located in our merchandise marquee outside Gate 3 on the concourse – they’ll be open from 5:30pm. You can also head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON.
What’s on:
- 4:30pm - Gate 3: Ticket box office opens
- 5:30pm - Concourse:All gates open
- 5:30pm - Gate 3: Membership and merchandise stands open
- 7:02pm - On field: Captain Carlton and Navy Nina make their way onto the MCG aboard their hovercraft, Blue Betty.
- 7:11pm - On field:Ang Christou will ring the historic old Blue bell at the top of Carlton’s race, before being inducted to the Carlton Ring of Honour.
- 7:16pm - On field: The team enters the field and runs through the banner
- 7:25pm - Game starts
Ticketing:
Ticket box office at Gate 3 opens at 4:30pm.
You can also head online to buy your tickets, visit: www.ticketmaster.com.au
General admission areas:
Great Southern Stand
M1-M2
Q1-Q15
Ponsford Stand
Q31-Q33 (Rows V-MM)
Q34 (Rows AA-MM)
Q35 (Rows Y-MM)
Q36 (Rows AA-MM)
Olympic Stand
Q49-Q50 (Rows P-MM)
Q51-Q54 (Rows K-MM)
Q55-Q57
Gate opening:
MCC Reserve gates: 5:00pm
Public/AFL Reserve: 5:30pm
Car park closed
Due to wet conditions in Yarra Park, there will be no car parking available in Yarra Park at this match. However, a limited number of spots will be available for disabled patrons in the Punt Road Oval hardstand car park. Access will be via Gate 6 on Punt Road from 4:30pm until capacity is reached.
Parking offer
Secure-a-spot and pay only $6 for parking when you use promo code CARLTON16. The closest car park to the MCG is at 12-20 Flinders Lane.
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.
Cheersquad allocation:
Carlton: M3 (Rows A-V)
Broadcast:
Metro TV in Melbourne & Adelaide: Channel 7 & 70 (LIVE), FOX Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Perth & Sydney: 7mate & 70 (LIVE), FOX Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Brisbane: 7mate & 70 (LIVE), FOX Footy (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: Triple M, ABC 774, Grandstand Digital, SEN, 3AW
Regional Radio: K-Rock, Crocmedia, NIRS, 3BO Bendigo, SUNFM Mildura, 95.3SR Shepp, StarFM Warragul
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