Carlton v Collingwood
Friday 2 May
MCG, 7:50pm
Rivalry will hit fever-pitch tonight when Carlton goes head-to-head with Collingwood at the MCG.
The teams will battle it out for the Richard Pratt Cup, with the match aiming to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
The Blues have made just one change for tonight's clash, with vice-captain Andrew Carrazzo being brought in to replace an injured Chris Yarran.
Collingwood has made two changes to its side bringing in Marley Williams and Sam Dwyer.
Magpies' Alex Fasolo and Alan Toovey have both been ruled out through injury.
Meanwhile one lucky fan will get the chance to change his life in the Mars® Kick For A Million competition ahead of the game.
25-year-old Vu Nguyen will take to the MCG at 7.20pm to take the kick – if he gets a goal he will win $1 million thanks to Mars Chocolate.
RECENT FORM
Arch rivals Carlton and Collingwood both head into tonight’s clash fresh from thrilling come-from-behind victories. Dane Swan starred for the Magpies in their Anzac Day fightback against the Bombers, while Blues skipper Marc Murphy led the charge to turn the tide against the Eagles.
After a tough start to the season the Blues have now had two wins in a row, leaving Carlton 16th on the ladder. On the other hand Collingwood is sitting forth on the ladder with four wins and two losses.
In 2013 Collingwood had the wood over Carlton winning both times the two sides met. The Blues will be hoping to get one back tonight and continue their winning run.
Adding an extra level of interest to the match: it’s the first time new Carlton midfielder Dale Thomas will come up against his former team.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Played 247
Carlton 125
Collingwood 118
Draws 4
PAST 3 RESULTS
Round 15, 2013
MCG
Collingwood 17.16 (118) d. Carlton 12.5 (77)
Carlton
Goals – Kreuzer 2, Garlett 2, Betts 1, Lucas, McLean, Cachia, McInnes, Casboult, Henderson, Yarran
Disposals – Lucas 33, Judd 29, Walker 25
Collingwood
Goals – Cloke 5, Reid 4, Witts 2
Disposals – Swan 41, Pendlebury 33, Shaw 24, Ball 24
Round 2, 2013
MCG
Collingwood 17.15 (117) d. Carlton 10.9 (100)
Carlton
Goals – Garlett 3, Yarran 3, Walker 3, Murphy, Lucas, Simpson, Bell, Henderson, Rowe
Disposals – Murphy 26, Judd 25, Gibbs 20
Collingwood
Goals – Elliott 5, Sinclair 2, Blair 2, Pendlebury 2, Swan, Shaw, Sidebottom , Dwyer, Clark, Goldsack
Disposals – Swan 26, Judd 25, Gibbs 20
Round 15 2012, MCG
MCG
Carlton 12.13 (85) d. Collingwood 8.14 (62)
Carlton
Goals – Betts 4, Duigan 3, Walker 2, Yarran, Collins, Armfield
Disposals – Judd 32, McLean 28, Scotland 27
Collingwood
Goals – Cloke 2, Paine 2, Thomas, Sidebottom, Wellingham, Goldsack
Disposals – Swan 31, Thomas 27, Sidebottom 26
INJURY LIST
Carlton
Bell (finger) 2 weeks
Curnow (Fractured fibula) 5 weeks
Judd (Hamstring) 4 weeks
Kreuzer (Foot) 9-11 weeks
Collingwood
Freeman (Hamstring) 3 weeks
Gault (Collarbone) 8-10 weeks
Lynch (Leg) 6-8 weeks
Oxley (Ankle) 1 week
Reid (Calf) 1 week
Scharenberg (Feet) Indefinite
Sinclair (Hamstring) 1 – 2 weeks
Young (Calf) TBC
NEXT FIVE
Carlton
Round 8 – St Kilda, Etihad Stadium
Round 9 – BYE
Round 10 – Adelaide, MCG
Round 11 – Brisbane, G
Round 12 – Geelong, Etihad Stadium
Collingwood
Round 8 – BYE
Round 9 — Adelaide, Adelaide Oval
Round 10 – West Coast, MCG
Round 11 – St Kilda, Etihad Stadium
Round 12 – Melbourne, MCG
THE RICHARD PRATT CUP
Since 2009, the Blues and the Pies have battled it out for the Richard Pratt Cup to raise awareness of the incidences of prostate cancer in Aussie men. The match is played in memory of former Carlton president, Richard Pratt, who passed away following a large battle with prostate cancer.
The Richard Pratt Cup aims to raise awareness of prostate cancer, encouraging men to speak with their GP and have regular check-ups for this growing issue.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Aussie men.
Money raised through the Richard Pratt Cup will go to the Richard Pratt Fellowship in Prostate Cancer, a research fellowship aimed at providing more effective treatment for sufferers.
Donations to the Richard Pratt Fellowships in Prostate Cancer can be made on game day or through Carlton's online shop at www.carltonfc.com.au/RPC or via text on 0412 345 678.
Tonight a 32-second applause will be staged pre-game, to signify the 32 men diagnosed with the disease every day. Fifty fans will also form a guard of honour to field pre-game to honour Richard Pratt and raise awareness of the incidences of prostate cancer. Many of those involved in the Guard of Honour will have been personally affected by prostate cancer.
HERITAGE GUERNSEY
Carlton's launched a new Heritage Guernsey, which will be worn by the players tonight against Collingwood, Round 13 against Hawthorn and Round 23 against Essendon. It's been 150 years in the making and you can get yours by visiting the Carlton Shop online: http://shop.carltonfc.com.au
MERCHANDISE
Get all the latest official on-field Club exclusive gear at the Carlton Shop. Don't miss out on all the latest Nike gear including track jackets, rain jackets, hoodies and polos, so that you can wear what the team wears.
For merchandise visit the Carlton Shop marquee which will be located between Gates 4 and 5 from 4:30pm until the start of the game.
You can also purchase on-field and Club exclusive gear online at shop.carltonfc.com.au or by ringing the Carlton Shop during business hours on (03) 9389 6288.
THE CARLTON PODCAST
Co-hosted by Mitch Robinson and Tony Moclair,the Carlton Podcast is about all things navy blue. Featuring news and exclusive interviews, the Carlton Podcast has something for every Blues fan.
Head to www.carltonfc.com.au to listen to the latest episode today.
HYUNDAI ENGINE ROOM
Hyundai is putting Blues Fans in the driver's seat this season, with the creation of the Hyundai Engine Room featuring the exclusive new series Driving with Sam Pang. Visit: carltonfc.com.au/hyundaiengineroom for details.
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