It’s US v Geelong as we take on the Cats this Sunday afternoon at Etihad Stadium for Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round.
Round 10
Carlton v Geelong
Sunday 29 May
Etihad Stadium, 1:10pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 216
Carlton 116
Geelong 98
Draws 2
Last time the sides met:
Round 8, 2015, Etihad Stadium
Geelong 22.8 (140) d Carlton 9.9 (63)
Forecast for Sunday afternoon in Melbourne:
Partly cloudy – top of 15 degrees.
Ring of Honour: Syd Jackson
Carlton’s dual premiership player and Hall of Fame member, Syd Jackson, 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 Sunday afternoon.
Jackson, who was recruited to the Blues from East Perth, played 136 games for Carlton between 1969 and 1976. He made his debut in Round 1, 1969 against St Kilda and it wasn’t long until his silky skills, lightning pace and hard edge saw him become a Carlton fan favourite.
Indigenous great Syd Jackson won two premierships with Carlton.
Indigenous guernsey:
Carlton players will wear a special Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round jumper on Sunday afternoon at Etihad Stadium, which has been designed by proud Wurundjeri-willam woman Mandy Nicholson.
The design of the guernsey honours the life and journey of Sir Doug Nicholls.
Both the Dangala (Murray) and Birrarung (Yarra) Rivers are depicted in the design, while Sir Doug’s creation spirits are incorporated via the long neck turtle and emu seen on the front of the guernsey.
Welcome To Country
Uncle Bill Nicholson, an elder from the Wurundjeri Land Council will be holding a Welcome to Country pre-game as part of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ceremony to welcome guests onto the land. To learn more about the Wurundjeri Land Council, visit: www.wurundjeri.com.au.
Didgeridoo Performance
This week talented performer and artist Stan Yarramunua will perform a special didgeridoo performance, coinciding with a special highlights package put together by Carlton Media. Stan will also have his artwork displayed in this week’s President’s Function. If you’d like to view Stan’s work please click the following link: www.artyarramunua.com.
Guest Chef in President’s Function
NAIDOC Apprentice of the year Ashley Farrall will be the guest chef in the President’s Function this week, thanks to an initiative of the Outback Academy, which also proudly supports Carlton’s Syd Jackson Scholarship. Acclaimed chef Robert Taylor has assisted in the design of the Indigenous- themed menu. To learn more about the Outback Academy, visit: www.outbackacademy.org.au.
Community Champion:
The Club’s ‘Community Champion’ for Round 10 is Ngarra Murray, who played a key role in organising Carlton’s Sir Doug Nicholls Acknowledgment last week.
Through a new club initiative, Carlton will acknowledge one of its supporters at every home game this season, recognising their work in gender equality, cultural inclusion or developing grassroots football in the community. All of these fields play a vital role in educating, growing and providing better experiences in our local community.
Post-match Social Club:
Calling all Bluebaggers! Make sure you head along to the Victory Room (located on Level 1 near Aisle 16), after the game against Geelong to attend our post-match Social Club function hosted by Andy Lee. Win, lose or draw, you’ll have the chance to mingle with all your favourite players.
Sunday Funday:
It’s Sunday Funday at Etihad Stadium this weekend! Kids under 15 gain free entry to the match, and there'll be a kick-to-kick after the game, so make sure you bring your footy along.
Merchandise:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop-shop for our new 2016 Carlton merchandise including our latest winter wear. Visit our marquee located outside Gate 5, or inside Gates 3, 5 and 7 – they’ll be open from 11:30am.
Alternatively, you can also shop online.
Membership:
To celebrate the AFL’s Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round we’re offering a limited edition membership, with proceeds supporting the Club’s Syd Jackson Scholarship. This offer will be available to purchase on match-day. For more details, visit membership.carltonfc.com.au
On match-day make sure you visit our membership team located in our membership marquee outside Gate 5 on the concourse – they’ll be open from 11:30am. You can also head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON.
What’s on:
- 11:15am - Concourse: Ticket windows open
- 11:30am - Concourse: Gates open
- 11:30am - Gate 5: Carlton’s membership and merchandise stands open
- 12:54pm - On field: Welcome to Country
- 12:56pm - On field: Didgeridoo performance
- 12:57pm - On field:Syd Jackson will ring the historic old Blue bell at the top of Carlton’s race, before being inducted to the Carlton Ring of Honour.
- 1:10pm - Game starts
- Post-match - Head to the Victory Room located on Level 1 for Carlton’s post-match Social Club function.
Ticketing:
Ticket windows open at 11:15am.
You can also head online to buy your tickets, visit: www.ticketmaster.com.au
Gate opening:
Gates open at 11:30am.
Carpark opening:
Etihad Stadium’s Car Park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with more than 2,500 undercover carparks available.
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 Melbourne: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Adelaide: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: SEN, ABC 774, Grandstand Digital, Krock
Regional Radio: ABC Vic
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