CARLTON will take its 2021 campaign interstate for the first time this season with the AFL today releasing the Round 5 AFLW fixture.

The Blues will make the trip to Launceston to face North Melbourne at University of Tasmania Stadium on Saturday 27 February at 7.10PM 

Saturday’s clash will be the first time the Blues have faced the Kangaroos since Round 1 of the 2019 season, the only time these two sides have faced each other in an AFLW match their short history. 

Carlton’s would-be preliminary final opponent before the 2020 season was called off, North Melbourne will be eager to get its season back on track after consecutive losses.

Saturday’s clash will be just the second time the Blues’ have made the journey south, first facing the Kangaroos at North Hobart Oval in 2019.

The Blues will be keen to keep a good thing going and add another four points to their two consecutive wins over St Kilda and Richmond.

More details surrounding the game and ticketing will be announced closer to the date.

Stay across Carlton’s social media for more updates.

Round 5:

North Melbourne vs. Carlton
Saturday 27 February
7:10pm
University of Tasmania Stadium