There will be more than four points on the line this Friday night against arch-rival Collingwood, as we battle it out for the annual Richard Pratt Cup at the MCG.
ROUND 3
Carlton v Collingwood
Friday 6 April
MCG at 7:50pm
HEAD-TO-HEAD:
Played 254
Won 127
Lost 123
Draws 4
LAST TIME THE SIDES MET:
Round 7, 2017, MCG
Carlton 12.7 (79) def. Collingwood 8.8 (56)
FORECAST FOR MELBOURNE ON FRIDAY:
Partly cloudy with a top of 22 degrees.
RICHARD PRATT CUP
Carlton and Collingwood will once again battle it out for the Richard Pratt Cup on Friday night at the MCG. Since 2009, the Blues and Pies have played for the Richard Pratt Cup to raise awareness around prostate cancer in Australian men.
The match is played in memory of former Carlton president Richard Pratt, who passed away from the disease. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men.
The Blues and Magpies will contest the ninth Richard Pratt Cup on Friday night. (Photo: Carlton Media)
RING OF HONOUR: PETER 'PERCY' JONES
Carlton’s four-time premiership player Peter ‘Percy’ Jones 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 Friday night.
Jones played 249 games for the Blues and kicked 284 goals in a career spanning between 1966 and 1979. He won Carlton’s best and fairest in 1973, coached the Blues in 1980 and was inducted into the Club’s Hall of Fame in 1988. A truly unique personality on and off the field, Jones is one of the most memorable characters in Carlton’s long history.
WIN FLIGHTS TO HONG KONG
Our major partners Virgin Australia will be taking an entire row of fans from the MCG to Hong Kong at the match against the Pies! Stay in your seats at the beginning of half-time when the winners are announced in an unforgettable show experience.
You must be in your seats to win if your row is selected. The prize includes 2 x Economy return flights to Hong Kong from Melbourne.
For more information, click here.
MERCHANDISE:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop shop for our new 2018 Carlton apparel, including our latest winter wear. Make sure you head to the MCG’s Superstore, or outlets around the ground to purchase everything from hats, beanies, guernseys and hoodies – and don’t forget, members receive 10% off. You can also shop online.
MEMBERSHIP:
We appreciate your loyalty and support, become #BoundByBlue in 2018 and sign up as a Carlton member. For any enquiries, membership sales and ticket collection, visit our membership marquee located at Gate 3, from 5.30pm.
TICKETING:
The Box Office at Gate 3 opens at 5:00pm, 30 minutes prior to the MCC Members Gates.
Tickets can also be purchased through Ticketek by clicking here.
CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION:
Carlton’s official cheersquad will be located in Bay M3.
GATE OPENINGS:
MCC Reserve – 5:30pm
Public/ AFL Reserve – 6:00pm
CAR PARK OPENINGS:
Gate 3 – 3:00pm
Gate 5 – 4:00pm
Gate 6 – 4:00pm
Gate 7 – 7:00am
Car parking capacity in Yarra Park will be limited. With a big crowd expected, we strongly urge fans to take public transport to the match or park in the CBD.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
You can take a train, tram or bus to the MCG, however due to an autumn road and rail construction blitz, the MCG is encouraging fans to plan ahead and allow more time to complete their journey. To see how your journey may be affected or for more information visit the PTV website.
Tram 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 and is a short walk to the ground.
BROADCAST:
Metro TV in Melbourne: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Sydney, Perth & Adelaide: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Brisbane: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro Radio: Triple M, SEN, 3AW, ABC Radio Melbourne
Regional Radio: AFL Nation, K Rock, NIRS
