It’s US v Sydney as we take on the Swans in our final clash of the NAB Challenge.

It’s the last chance for the Blues to prepare before their Round 1 season opener with Richmond. 

NAB Challenge Round 3

Carlton v Sydney

Friday 11 March

Etihad Stadium, 5:50pm AEST

Head-to-head:

Played 222

Carlton 127

Sydney 89

Draws 6

Last time the sides met:

Round 9, 2015, SCG

Sydney 16.9 (105) d Carlton 9.8 (62)

Forecast for Friday evening in Melbourne:

Humid with a possible shower – top of 32 degrees.

Merchandise:

Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop-shop for our new 2016 Carlton merchandise including guernseys, scarves and polos. Visit us at Gate 5 – we’ll be open from 4pm until the start of the game.

Alternatively, you can also shop online 

Membership:

Lets break another record! Help the Blues reach 51,000 members before Round 1. Visit our membership team located at Gate 5, and support the Old Dark Navy Blues. You can also head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON.

Ticketing:

Carlton members can get into the game free by scanning their membership card at the gate, however this is subject to capacity.

Ticket windows will be open from 4:30pm.

You can also purchase your tickets through Ticketmaster by phoning 136 100 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.au for further information.

Please note: Flexi members and those Carlton members who have signed up in the past two weeks will receive an e-ticket for entry via email from the Club, prior to the game. Please call 1300 CARLTON if you haven't received an e-ticket by lunchtime Friday.

General admission:

Level 1 and the eastern side of Level 2 are general admission for this event.

Please note Level 3 will be closed for this event.

Gate opening:

Public gates will open at 4:45pm 

Car park opening:

The car park locations around the stadium are open 24/7 for your convenience.

Public transport:

Southern Cross Station is located adjacent to Etihad Stadium. It is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge.

Train timetable information is available from Metro Trains Melbourne on 1800 MY METRO (1800 69 63876) or on the website Metro Trains Melbourne at www.metrotrains.com.au

City trams run to Etihad Stadium from La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade.

Trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street and all are a short walk to Etihad Stadium.

For more information visit the PTV website

Cheersquad allocation:

Level 1, Aisle 25

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 (second half only)

Regional Radio: Crocmedia 

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