IT will be the first time since Round 4, 2010 that the Blues have crossed the border to face Adelaide on its home deck, clashing at the Adelaide Oval for the first time on Saturday night.
ROUND 7
Adelaide v Carlton
Saturday 5 May
Adelaide Oval at 7:10pm (local time)
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Played 36
Won 18
Lost 18
Draws 0
LAST TIME THE SIDES MET
Round 15, 2017, MCG
Adelaide 13.11 (89) def. Carlton 12.5 (77)
FORECAST FOR ADELAIDE ON FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers – top of 20 degrees.
CURTAIN RAISER
A curtain raiser involving Adelaide’s Next Gen Academy Talent Squad will commence at 5:10pm.
MERCHANDISE
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop shop for our new 2018 Carlton apparel, including our latest winter wear. Make sure you head to Club’s merchandise marquee located at the East Gate to purchase everything from hats, beanies, guernseys and hoodies – and 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 located at the East Gate, from 5:00pm.
TICKETING
Ticket offices around the ground will open at 4:30pm on game day.
Tickets can also be purchased through Ticketek by clicking here.
CHEERSQUAD ALLOCATION
Carlton’s official cheersquad will be located in Section 146.
GATE OPENINGS
Gates open at 5:00pm.
CAR PARKING
Opens from 4:00pm ($20 fee payable upon entry, parking is subject to capacity)
- East: Permit parking only
- North: Permit and limited casual parking
- Oval #2: Permit and limited casual parking
- University Lane: Permit and limited casual parking
Permit and disabled parking will also be available at the Torrens Parade Ground.
ROAD CLOSURES
- War Memorial Drive: 3:15pm – 11:15pm
- King William Road: 9:15pm – 11:15pm (full closure for AO Express)
- Pennington Terrace: 9:15pm – 11:15pm
- North Terrace: 9:45pm – 11:15pm Victoria Street to King William Road, including Gresham Street for pedestrian access
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Your ticket to any AFL game at Adelaide Oval is also your ticket to FREE travel on MAC Footy Express bus, train and tram services operated by Adelaide Metro in partnership with the Motor Accident Commission (MAC) as well as all regular Adelaide Metro buses, trains and trams.
Full details and timetables can be found on the Adelaide Metro website or in the MAC Footy Express Timetable Guide.
BROADCAST
Metro TV in Melbourne & Adelaide: Channel 7 (LIVE), Fox Sports 503 (LIVE)
Metro TV in Sydney: Fox Sports 503 (LIVE)
Metro TV in Brisbane & Perth: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Sports 503 (LIVE)
Metro Radio: FIVEaa, Triple M, ABC Radio Adelaide, ABC Grandstand
Regional Radio: AFL Nation
