The Blues will once again return to their traditional home next season as part of the AFL’s JLT Community Series competition.

Carlton will take on St Kilda under lights at Ikon Park in its first pre-season match on Wednesday 28 February.

On Thursday morning the AFL announced the fixture of the pre-season competition, which will see each team play two games over three rounds.

Senior coach Brendon Bolton will again return to his home state of Tasmania, taking on the Hawks at UTAS Stadium in the final week of the competition.

The full 2018 AFL Premiership Season fixture will be announced on Tuesday 31 October.