CARLTON will take on the old enemy in the first practice match of 2020 on Thursday afternoon.
Bluebaggers will get their first taste of what Carlton have to offer ahead of the 2020 when they face Collingwood.
Here is everything you need to know before Thursday's match.
Match details:
Carlton v Collingwood
Where: Ikon Park
When: Thursday 20 February, 4pm
More than ever, this is the time for us to stand up.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) February 17, 2020
Be with All of Us in 2020. #BoundByBlue
Match structure:
With both teams to play their first Marsh Community Series games the following week, it gives both clubs a head-start on their preparations for season 2020.
The gameplay structure will be a bit different to an AFL regulation game, with the clash spanning across six quarters.
· QTR 1 Match Simulation
· QTR 2 Match Simulation
· QTR 3 Game Scenario
· QTR 4 Match Simulation
· QTR 5 Match Simulation
· QTR 6 Game Scenario
The match will be open to all supporters wishing to watch on, with fans encouraged to make a gold coin donation: all proceeds will go directly to bushfire relief.
Entry & Parking:
Ikon Park facilities will be open to supporters from 3pm.
Street parking is available for supporters on Royal Parade. Visitors only enter via Gate 6 and main entry through Carlton Café.
The Carlton Shop:
Fans can get their hands on all of the latest AFL and AFLW merchandise at The Carlton Shop. It's the perfect opportunity to check out the 2020 PUMA training range and the Darcy Vescio designed 2020 AFLW Pride Guernsey.
The store will be open until the conclusion of the game.
Carlton College of Sport Open Day:
The Carlton College of Sport will be holding an Open Day at the conclusion of Thursday's practice match. Starting at 6:30pm, the Open Day will provide prospective students an opportunity to tour the brand new Carlton College of Sport facilities, meet key course personnel and learn more about the program structure and delivery.
