It’s US v Hawthorn as we kick off the 2016 NAB Challenge on Thursday night in Launceston.
Our senior coach Brendon Bolton is in familiar territory: not only is he coaching in his home state of Tasmania, but he’s also taking on his former team.
There’s no doubt the Blues will be opening their 2016 account against the best in the business.
NAB Challenge Round 1
Carlton v Hawthorn
Thursday 18 February
Aurora Stadium, 7:10pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 163
Carlton 102
Hawthorn 61
Draws 0
Last time the sides met:
Round 23, 2015, MCG
Hawthorn 17.11 (113) d Carlton 8.8 (56)
Forecast for Thursday night in Launceston:
Partly cloudy with light winds – top of 13 degrees.
Merchandise:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop shop for our new 2016 Carlton merchandise including polos, scarves and guernseys. Visit us at Aurora Stadium – we’re located just outside Gate 3, or visit the Carlton Shop website.
Membership:
Lets break another record! Help the Blues reach 51,000 members before Round 1. Visit our membership team located just outside Gate 3 and support the Old Dark Navy Blues. You can also head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON.
Ticketing:
Ticket windows at gates 2,3,7 and 10 will be open from 5:00pm.
You can also purchase your tickets through Ticketmaster by phoning 136 100 or visiting the Ticketmaster website for further information.
Gate Opening:
Gates around the ground will open at 5:00pm.
Cheersquad allocation:
Northern Terrace, Bay 4
Getting to the ground:
Walking:
Aurora Stadium is just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Launceston. From the Brisbane Street Mall turn left into St John Street heading north until you reach Cimitiere Street. When you reach Cimitiere Street turn right until you reach Tamar Street, then turn left. On Tamar Street continue walking over the Tamar Street Bridge where you can continue to walk along Invermay Road until you reach Aurora Stadium or you can walk through Inveresk to reach the Stadium.
Car and Parking:
If you are travelling by car there is plenty of street parking close to the stadium, as well as two designated parking areas within Inveresk Precint.
Bus:
Launceston’s public bus transport company, Metro, provides a range of services within Launceston. For full details on services to and from Aurora Stadium visit the Metro website.
Taxi:
Launceston has a number of taxi companies operating and can arrange transport to and from Aurora Stadium.
Broadcast:
Metro TV in VIC, TAS, NSW & ACT: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in SA, QLD, NT & WA: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: 3AW, SEN
Adelaide Radio: FIVEaa
Regional Radio: 3BO Crocmedia
Follow the Blues on social media:
Snapchat (carlton_fc)
