The Blues are bound for Blundstone Arena this Saturday night, as they prepare to take on the Kangaroos in the Round 4 clash.
ROUND 4
North Melbourne v Carlton
Saturday 14 April
Blundstone Arena at 7:25pm
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Played 154
Won 97
Lost 57
Draws 0
AGE BREAKDOWN (BASED ON TEAM SELECTION)
Players aged 18-21
North Melbourne - 3
Carlton - 10
Players aged 22-25
North Melbourne - 9
Carlton - 2
Players aged 26-29
North Melbourne - 7
Carlton - 7
Players aged 30+
North Melbourne - 3
Carlton - 3
LAST TIME THE SIDES MET
Round 10, 2017, Etihad Stadium
North Melbourne 17.11 (113) def. Carlton 15.6 (96)
FORECAST FOR HOBART ON SATURDAY
Top of 19 degrees with the chance of rain in the morning and afternoon.
SUPPORTER GROUP FUNCTION
On Saturday, Blues fans are encouraged to attend the pre-game Supporter Group Function, held at the Bellerive Yacht Club. Only hours before the first bounce, it’s an opportunity to hear from past player and current assistant coach David Teague, as well as new CEO Cain Liddle.
The event kicks off at 4:30pm and will conclude at approximately 6:30pm, before the 7:25pm kick off against North Melbourne down the road at Blundstone Arena.
For more information, click here.
MERCHANDISE
Keep warm during Tassie’s winter and check out the latest Carlton apparel. With everything from jumpers and hoodies, to beanies and hats, there’s something for everyone. Head to our marquee located underneath the clock tower at the Northern Gate. Don’t forget, members receive 10% off. You can also shop online.
MEMBERSHIP
We appreciate your loyalty and support, become #BoundByBlue in 2018 and sign up as a Carlton member. For any enquiries, membership sales and ticket collection, visit our membership marquee, also located underneath the clock tower at the Northern Gate. They’ll be open from 5:30pm.
TICKETING
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek by clicking here.
CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION
Carlton’s official cheersquad will be located in Bay 23.
GATE OPENINGS
Gates open at 5:30pm.
GETTING TO BLUNDSTONE ARENA
Blundstone Arena is nestled on the eastern shores of the Derwent River opposite Hobart’s CBD.
A ten-minute drive from Hobart’s city centre, Blundstone Arena is conveniently located on Hobart’s eastern shore. If coming from the city, follow the signs to Bellerive on the Tasman Bridge.
BUS
Buses 605, 613,615, 620 and 625 depart from Hobart and go via Rosny Park. All these routes go down Clarence St for easy access to Blundstone Arena.
Additional AFL Metro services depart from the Regatta Ground in Hobart, Glenorchy bus mall, Richmond and Kingston on match days.
CAR PARKING
There is limited parking available around Blundstone Arena on match days, however if you must drive then here are the best parking options:
South Street Reserve Bellerive (Free)
Kangaroo Bay (Free)
Regatta Grounds (Free)
Bellerive Primary School ($5 per car)
VALET BIKE PARKING
Blundstone Arena offers free, secure bike parking at the Northern Gate for all AFL matches.
The Clarence Foreshore Trail runs right past the Arena. At the bottom of Beach Street, a path connects the Foreshore Trail to the carpark. Just ride up Beach Street, turn left onto Church Street and head straight up towards the Northern Gate.
CATCH THE FERRY
Book a ticket for Wrest Point’s FREE Footy Ferry to Bellerive Wharf and forget the hassle of parking. Ferries will run before and after the game at the below times:
Departure 1 Departure 2 Departure 3
Outbound Ferry 5:45pm 6:20pm 6:55pm
Return Ferry 10:10pm 10:35pm 11:10pm
To register for tickets, click here.
For more information about getting to and from the ground, click here.
BROADCAST
Metro TV in Melbourne & Adelaide: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV in Sydney, Perth & Brisbane: Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro Radio: Triple M, 3AW, ABC Radio Victoria
