It’s US v Hawthorn in a Friday night clash at Etihad Stadium. Can the Blues take it up to the Hawks on the night we celebrate our 1995 Premiership victory?
Round 17
Carlton v Hawthorn
Friday 24 July
Etihad Stadium, 7.50pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 161
Carlton 102
Hawthorn 59
Draws 0
Last time the sides met:
Round 13, 2014, MCG
Hawthorn 18.10 (118) d Carlton 13.12 (90)
Forecast for Friday night in Melbourne:
Cloudy, with high chance of showers – top of 13 degrees.
Milestones: Marc Murphy
Carlton Captain Marc Murphy will play his 200th AFL game against Hawthorn on Friday night.
Murphy was recruited to Carlton with the No. 1 draft pick in 2005. He made his debut in Round 1, 2006 against North Melbourne and that year was named the AFLPA’s Best First Year Player.
Since then, he has gone on to earn All Australian selection in 2011, was named Carlton’s Best and Fairest in 2011, has been runner-up in the John Nicholls Medal three times (2008, 2009 and 2014), and has been Carlton’s captain since 2013.
On Friday night Marc and his father John Murphy will also move level with Michael and Travis Tuck in ninth position in the game’s history for the most father/son combined games with 446 (comprising 200 for Marc and 246 for John).
Milestones: Levi Casboult
Levi Casboult will play his 50th AFL game against Hawthorn on Friday night.
Casboult was recruited to Carlton from the Dandenong Stingrays with pick 44 in the 2010 Rookie Draft. He made his debut in Round 17, 2012 against the Western Bulldogs.
The first goal Casboult kicks tonight will also mark his 50th AFL goal.
Carlton Ring of Honour Inductees – Carlton’s 1995 premiership team
Carlton’s 1995 premiership coach, David Parkin and premiership captain, Stephen Kernahan will deliver the match ball to umpires before representing the 1995 premiership team who will be inducted into the Carlton Ring of Honour.
On that last Saturday in September Carlton’s 1995 premiership team, consisting of Bradley, Kernahan, Ratten, Koutoufides, Hanna, Dean and McKay – just to name a few – defeated Geelong by 61-points to collect the Blues’ 16th Premiership cup.
Celebrating the 90s:
On Friday night we’re stepping back in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Blues’ 1995 premiership win.
Fans are being encouraged to dress up in their favourite ‘90s gear for the chance to win great prizes, while Plucka Duck will join Captain Carlton ahead of the game.
There will be ‘90s music, ‘90s prices on pies, hot chips and beer and there’ll be a whole-bay giveaway at quarter time.
David Parkin Medal:
Former Carlton coach and Hawthorn great David Parkin will present a medal named in his honour, to the player he judges to be the best on ground in Friday night’s game.
The medal will be presented in the team rooms post match, to a player who demonstrates exceptional leadership, presence and team values.
What’s on:
4:30pm Spencer Street Footbridge: For all the latest merchandise, head to Carlton’s merchandise stand.
5.30pm Hyundai Engine Room outside Gate 5: Join the Hyundai team to win instant prizes at the Boot to Boot Challenge, Super Boot of Loot and don’t forget your player autographs.
5.30pm Mars Play Station outside Gate 5: Make your way through the Play Station course for your chance to win great prizes!
6:30pm Blue Betty outside Gate 5: Get your photo taken in Carlton’s hovercraft Blue Betty!
7:26pm On field: Captain Carlton will zoom from one end of Etihad Stadium to the other on a flying fox and will be joined on the field by Plucka Duck, who will help hand out soft footballs.
7:35pm On-field: Help us welcome Carlton premiership coach David Parkin and premiership captain Stephen Kernahan who will deliver the match ball to umpires before representing the ’95 premiership team who will be inducted to the Carlton Ring of Honour.
7:50pm Game!
Merchandise:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop-shop for all the latest Nike Carlton merchandise including track jackets, rain jackets, hoodies and polos. To buy your Carlton merchandise visit us outside on the Spencer Street footbridge from 4.30pm until the start of the game, or inside until the end of the match at Gates 4, 5 & 7.
Membership:
Not a Carlton member? Sign up before July 31 to become a 2016 Blues member and receive a FREE MEMBERSHIP for the remainder of this season. Head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON for more details.
Ticketing:
Ticket windows around the ground will open from 5.15pm.
You can also purchase your tickets through Ticketmaster by phoning 136 100 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.au for further information.
Car park opening:
The car park locations around the stadium are open 24/7 for your convenience.
Gate Opening:
Public gates will open at 5.45pm
General admission areas*:
Level 3
*Subject to change
Cheersquad allocation:
Level 1 Aisle 25
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: http://ptv.vic.gov.au
Broadcast:
Metro TV Melbourne & Adelaide: Channel 7 (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Metro TV Sydney, Brisbane & Perth: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Footy (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: 3AW, Triple M, 774 ABC, SEN, Grandstand Digital
Regional Radio: 3BO Bendigo, SunFM Mildura, 95.3SR Shepp, Star FM Warragul, Crocmedia, NIRS, ABC Vic
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