It’s US v Melbourne as Carlton returns to the MCG for its final home game of the season.
Make sure you’re there to say thanks and farewell to two loyal servants of the Club, Andrew Walker and Michael Jamison.
Round 22
Carlton v Melbourne
Sunday 21 August
MCG at 1:10pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 208
Carlton 117
Melbourne 89
Draws 2
Last time the sides met:
Round 21, 2015, MCG
Carlton 12.6 (78) Melbourne 7.13 (55)
Forecast for Sunday afternoon in Melbourne:
Showers increasing – top of 15 degrees.
Ring of Honour: Michael Sexton
Carlton’s 1995 premiership player Michael Sexton 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.
Sexton played 200 games for the Blues after making his debut in Round 5, 1990 against Footscray. Sexton, the ever-reliable defender, was a crucial component in Carlton’s 1995 premiership victory. He was named in the All-Australian team two years in a row (1996,1997) and was inducted in Carlton’s Hall of Fame in 2000.
Carlton great Michael Sexton will return to the MCG on Sunday. (Photo: AFL Media)
Lap of honour:
Recently retired Carlton veterans Andrew Walker and Michael Jamison will do a lap of honour at the MCG before the Blues clash with the Demons. It’s your chance to say thanks and farewell two players who gave their all to the Old Dark Navy Blue. The lap of honour will take place at 12:48pm, so make sure you’re in your seats!
Bobblehead giveaway:
To mark Andrew Walker’s memorable career at the Blues, Carlton is giving away 200 Andrew Walker bobbleheads.
For more details, click here.
Members Thank You Round:
This week the Carlton Football Club is celebrating its members, with this week’s clash with Melbourne being hailed as Members Thank You Round. Head along to the game for your chance to score some wonderful giveaways, and say thanks and farewell to Andrew Walker and Michael Jamison.
For more details, click here.
Match-day partner:
Carlton is proud to have Hyundai as its match-day partner for its Round 22 clash with Melbourne. Make sure you head to the Hyundai Engine Room, located on the concourse near Gate 3, for your chance to receive an Andrew Walker bobblehead.
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 11am and check out our marquee. You can also shop online.
Membership:
A big thank you to our 50,202 members who have 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.
Kick-to-Kick
Subject to weather, fans will be able to have a kick-to-kick on the MCG after the game.
What’s on:
- 11:00am - Gate 3: Carlton’s merchandise marquee opens.
- 11:00am - Gate 3: Hyundai Engine Room opens, make sure you head down early for your chance to receive an Andrew Walker bobblehead!
- 12:00pm - Gates open.
- 12:48pm - On field: Andrew Walker and Michael Jamison make their way around the MCG in a lap of honour
- 12:53pm - On field: Captain Carlton and Navy Nina make their entrance onto the MCG aboard their hovercraft, Blue Betty.
- 12:57pm - On field: Michael Sexton 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 players run through the banner.
- 1:10pm - Game starts.
- ½ time - In the stands: Stay in your seats for a chance to win an Andrew Walker bobblehead.
- 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, visit: www.ticketmaster.com.au
General admission areas:
Great Southern Stand
M1-M5
M6 (Rows A-U DRY)
Q1-Q15
Ponsford Stand
M30-M36
Q29-Q36
Olympic Stand
M55-M57
Q1-Q15
Cheersquad allocation:
Bay M3 (Rows A-V)
Gate opening:
MCC Reserve – 11:30am
Public/AFL Reserve – 12:00pm
Car park opening:
Gate 3 – 9:00am
Gate 5 – 10:00am
Gate 6 – 10:00am
Gate 7 – 8:30am
Due to wet weather, the capacity of parking in Yarra Park has been heavily reduced for Sunday's match. Drivers should arrive very early, as the capacity of the park will fill well before the match.
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: 3AW, Triple M, Crocmedia
Regional Radio: 3BO Bendigo, SUNFM Mildura, 95.3SR Shepp
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