It’s US v North Melbourne for Saturday night football at Etihad Stadium. Can the Blues bounce back against Brad Scott’s Kangaroos?
Round 18
Carlton v North Melbourne
Saturday 1 August
Etihad Stadium, 7.20pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 151
Carlton 97
North Melbourne 54
Draws 0
Last time the sides met:
Round 18, 2014, Etihad Stadium
Carlton 16.13 (109) d North Melbourne 13.8 (86)
Forecast for Saturday night in Melbourne:
Cloudy, with a slight chance of a shower in the afternoon – top of 12 degrees.
Carlton Ring of Honour Inductees – Greg ‘Diesel’ Williams
Carlton’s 1995 premiership player, Greg ‘Diesel’ Williams will deliver the match ball to umpires before being inducted into the Carlton Ring of Honour.
The dual Brownlow medallist played 109 games for Carlton between 1992 and 1997 and was awarded the Norm Smith Medal in Carlton’s 1995 premiership win. Twice All Australian, Williams is also in the Team of the Century, the Carlton Hall of Fame (1999) and the AFL Hall of Fame (2001).
Milestones – Lachie Henderson
Lachie Henderson plays his 100th club game for Carlton on Saturday night. Since being traded to the Blues from Brisbane in 2009, Henderson has become a key player for Carlton with his ability to play roles up forward or down back. In his sixth year at the Blues, Henderson has been part of the leadership group for the past two seasons.
Curtain Raiser
Head down to Etihad Stadium early on Saturday and watch the Herald Sun Shield Grand Final between Ballarat Grammar and Methodist Ladies College. Gates 3 and 7 will open at the earlier time of 4.45pm with the curtain raiser kicking off at 4.55pm.
Match-day Sponsor
Carlton is proud to have Mars as its match-day sponsor for Saturday’s game against North Melbourne. Make sure you put a little play in your day and head to the Mars Play Station outside Gate 5 for your chance to win signed footballs and cash prizes.
Sign up for Kick for Cash competition
Before Carlton’s game on Saturday, Acquire Learning staff will be zooming around the concourse on segways offering you the chance to sign up for the Kick for Cash competition in Round 21.
The match against Melbourne in Round 21 is Chris Judd’s farewell match and marks Carlton’s last home game for 2015. Up to $5000 is up for grabs for the few lucky winners who will feature in the half-time competition on the MCG.
What’s on:
4:30pm Spencer Street Footbridge: For all the latest Blues gear, head to
Carlton’s merchandise stand.
4.55pm Curtain raiser: The Herald Sun Shield Grand Final between
Ballarat Grammar v Methodist Ladies College
5.30pm Mars Play Station outside Gate 5: Make your way through the Play
Station course for your chance to win great prizes! You can also
get your photo taken with Blue Betty, the Carlton Hovercraft.
6:55pm On field: Captain Carlton will abseil into Etihad Stadium and
handball free soft footballs into the crowd
7:05pm On-field: Help us welcome Carlton’s 1995 premiership player Greg
‘Diesel’ Williams who will deliver the match ball to umpires before
being inducted to the Carlton Ring of Honour.
7:20pm Game!
Merchandise:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop-shop for all the latest Nike Carlton merchandise including track jackets, rain jackets, hoodies and polos. To buy your Carlton merchandise visit us outside on the Spencer Street footbridge from 4.30pm until the start of the game, or inside until the end of the match at Gates 5 & 7.
Membership:
Not a Carlton member? Sign up before July 31 to become a 2016 Blues member and receive a FREE MEMBERSHIP for the remainder of this season. Head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au or call 1300 CARLTON for more details.
Ticketing:
Ticket windows around the ground will open from 5.00pm.
You can also purchase your tickets through Ticketmaster by phoning 136 100 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.au for further information.
Car-park opening:
The car park locations around the stadium are open 24/7 for your convenience.
Gate Opening:
Gates 3 and 7 will open at the earlier time of 4.45pm for those wanting to watch the curtain raiser between Ballarat Grammar and Methodist Ladies College.
Remaining gates will open at 5.30pm.
General admission areas*:
Level 3
*Subject to change
Cheersquad allocation:
Level 1 Aisle 25
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.
Broadcast:
Metro TV Melbourne & Adelaide: Channel 7 (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV Brisbane & Perth: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV Sydney: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: 3AW, 774 ABC, Triple M
Regional Radio: 3BO Bendigo, SUNFM Mildura, 95.3SR Shepp
Follow the Blues on social media:
facebook.com/OfficialCarltonFC
twitter.com/CarltonFC
instagram.com/Carlton_FC
google.com/+CarltonFootballClub
pinterest.com/carltonbluesfc
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