It’s US v Sydney as we strive to replicate last week’s final-quarter determination and spirit against another top-eight contender.

Round 18

Carlton v Sydney
Saturday 23 July
SCG, 1:45pm AEST 

Head-to-head:

Played 223
Carlton 127
Sydney 90
Draws 6 

Last time the sides met:

Round 2, 2016, Etihad Stadium
Sydney 20.11 (131) d Carlton 10.11 (71)

Forecast for Sunday afternoon in Sydney:

Partly cloudy with a possible early shower – top of 19 degrees.

Curtain raiser:

There will be a NEAFL curtain raiser between the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants kicking off at 10:05am, before the main game between Carlton and Sydney at 1:45pm.

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. Shop online.

Membership:

Make sure you’re counted as a 2016 Carlton member and sign up today. Head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON. 

Ticketing:

Ticket outlets around the ground open at 9:30am.

You can also head online to buy your tickets, visit: www.ticketmaster.com.au

Gate opening:

Gates open at the earlier time of 10:00am, to cater for the curtain raiser which starts at 10:05am. 

Car parking:

Parking in the Moore Park precinct is available at:

MP1 – Gold & Platinum Members and authorised vehicles only, parking fees apply on event days (cash only)

EP2 and EP3 – Public parking on event days only, $25 fee per car

Entry to MP1, EP2 and EP3 is from Driver Avenue. (Cash only)

Note: the centre portion of Driver Avenue is closed for larger events; access to MP1 and EP2 is from Moore Park Road and the Eastern Distributor in the north and EP3 via Lang Road and Anzac Parade in the south.

Entertainment Quarter – Public parking, parking fees apply

Entry to the Entertainment Quarter parking is from Lang Road.

Sydney Boys High School – Public parking for selected events only, parking fees apply. Entry to the Sydney Boys High School is from Cleveland Street.

Sydney Girls High School – Public parking for selected events only, parking fees apply. Entry to the Sydney Girls High School is from Anzac Parade & Cleveland Street.

Public transport:

The best way to get to the SCG is via public transport. Click here for all the options visit:

Cheersquad allocation:

Reserved seating will be allocated in Bay 2.

Please note: Bay 2 is not located behind the goals. Due to Sydney's home ground entitlements the visiting team is allocated into this area only.

Broadcast:

Metro TV in Melbourne: Channel 7 & 70 (90min delay), Fox Footy (LIVE)

Metro TV in Sydney: 7mate & 70 (LIVE) Fox Footy (LIVE)

Metro TV in Adelaide: Channel 7 & 70 (90min delay), Fox Footy (LIVE)

Metro TV in Perth & Brisbane: Fox Footy (LIVE)

Melbourne Radio: 3AW, Triple M, Crocmedia

Regional Radio: 3BO Bendigo, SUNFM Mildura, 95.3SR Shepp 

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