Richmond vs Carlton - Round 1, 2017

[one-eyed]

AFL Round 1, 2017

Carlton v Richmond

Thursday MARCH 23

7:20 pm

Tickets

Public tickets are now on sale at Ticketek here. Due to the large crowd expected, it is recommend to pre-purchase a reserved seat in order to guarantee entry.

Opening times/ Gates

Public             5.00pm
AFL Reserve   5.00pm
MCC Reserve  5.00pm

Parking

Gate 3: 3.00pm
Gate 5: 4.00pm
Gate 6: 4.00pm
Gate 7: 7.00am

Parking in Yarra Park

Due to expected demand, car parking space in Yarra Park will be limited.

Motorbike parking: Please note that there are changed arrangements for motorbikes parking near the stadium concourse.

Peak hour traffic in the Melbourne CBD and surrounds will lead to congestion in the MCG precinct. We therefore recommend fans avoid driving all the way to the MCG.

Please note: After the final siren, vehicles parked in Yarra Park will be held back for a period of time until pedestrians have safely cleared the precinct. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Avoid the queues - arrive early

Security procedures such as bag checks and patron scanning will again be in place.

This process will take time, so please arrive early to ensure you are in the seat at the first bounce.

It is highly recommended that you are at the stadium by around 6.30pm, as those who arrive later may miss the start of the match.

Cheer squad seating

Carlton: Bay M3 (Rows A-V)
Richmond: Bay M33 (Rows A-S)

http://www.mcg.org.au/whats-on/events-calendar/2017/march/carlton-v-richmond-mar-23

[one-eyed]

Possible 22s/match-ups according to the AFL website:

B: Dylan Grimes, David Astbury, Reece Conca
F: Rhys Palmer,   Levi Casboult, Jarrod Pickett

HB: Bachar Houli,       Alex Rance,       Brandon Ellis
HF: Matthew Wright, Jacob Weitering, Dennis Armfield

Foll: Toby Nankervis,    Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Patrick Cripps, Marc Murphy

C: Shane Edwards, Dustin Martin, Shaun Grigg
C: Billie Smedts,     Bryce Gibbs,   Ed Curnow

HF: Josh Caddy,     Ben Griffiths,        Nick Vlastuin
HB: Sam Docherty, Caleb Marchbank, Dale Thomas

F: Daniel Rioli,      Jack Riewoldt,  Sam Lloyd
B: Kade Simpson, Sam Rowe,     Simon White

I/C: Anthony Miles, Kamdyn McIntosh, Jason Castagna, Dan Butler
I/C: Charlie Curnow, Sam Kerridge, Lachie Plowman, Jack Silvagni

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-16/who-plays-in-round-one

[WilliamPowell]

I know it's a guess

But...

Houli should not play.

Mrakov before Bachar 

[sdc01]

agree...also chol before griff

[Yeahright]

Reckon that'd be pretty close to what they go with though. Maybe Hunt in for Cas or Butler

[Simonator]

Will be at the game first time rd 1 in a number of years. Very excited, I reckon we will actually perform strongly in rd 1 unlike many other years.

[Ruanaidh]

Our 'Grand Final'.....😏

[Rodgerramjet]

Our 'Grand Final'.....😏

I like that, but i would have included with that the next one, the Collingwood game, these first two games really are a must win.

[Chuck17]

Our 'Grand Final'.....😏

I like that, but i would have included with that the next one, the Collingwood game, these first two games really are a must win.

Plus the Melbourne game(s)

[one-eyed]

Only 6 days to go  .


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[big tone]

I know it's a guess

But...

Houli should not play.

Mrakov before Bachar 

I recon this selection will sum up our year to come.
If he goes with Houli I predict it will be more of the same from the coaches and match committee selecting guys on name or experience rather than form. Markov and MacIntosh are our future so play them starting round 1.
The fact Houli has had an interrupted preseason should automatically mean he misses out until the other guys fail.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Reckon you are spot on Big T 

[🏅Dooks]

Houli plays we lose.

[Rodgerramjet]

Houli plays we lose.

I don't know that it is going to be an automatic loss if that happens Dooks, but what Big T has said is right on the money.

If Hardwick is brave enough to play Butler then he has to be brave enough to play Markov and Macca, they are the form players. Drop Hunt, Houli

[mat073]

Houli plays we lose.

I think Houli will play  - lets face it he is one of Hardwicks untouchables.

I also think we will be too good for Carlton with or without him .