At the end of the 2023 Australian Football League (AFL) premiership regular season Carlton Football Club was in good stead: the Melbourne side had won 9 consecutive home-and-away matches between rounds 14 and 23, and, despite losing to the GWS Giants in round 24, went into the finals series as one of the AFL’s form teams. The club defeated the Sydney Swans 11.8 (74) to 9.14 (68) in the first week of the finals, and then overcame Melbourne 11.7 (73) to 9.17 (71) in the semifinals. In the preliminary finals, however, the 16-time premiers fell to only a second defeat since June, losing 11.13 (79) to 9.9 (63) to the Brisbane Lions. To make matters worse, Carlton’s bitter rivals Collingwood would go on to defeat the Lions in the grand final and lift a record-equalling 16th premiership just a week later. In 2024, Carlton fans will be hoping their team can supersede that record and claim a 17th flag. Helping the club in trying to achieve that will be new signings such as Orazio Fantasia and Elijah Hollands – will these additions give Carlton the edge?
2024 Squad
The current Carlton squad is as follows, although it may change before the start of the season.
Head Coach
Michael Voss (AUS)
Defenders
Jaxon Binns (AUS)
Jordan Boyd (AUS)
Matthew Carroll (AUS)
Alex Cincotta (AUS)
Lachlan Cowan (AUS)
Mitch McGovern (AUS)
Nic Newman (AUS)
Adam Saad (AUS)
Zac Williams (AUS)
Billy Wilson (AUS)
Key Defenders
Domanic Akuei (AUS)
Sam Durdin (AUS)
Brodie Kemp (AUS)
Caleb Marchbank (AUS)
Jacob Weitering (AUS) “VC”
Lewis Young (AUS)
Midfielders
Blake Acres (AUS)
Jack Carroll (AUS)
Adam Cerra (AUS)
Matthew Cottrell (AUS)
Patrick Cripps (AUS) “C”
Sam Docherty (AUS)
George Hewett (AUS)
Elijah Hollands (AUS)
Oliver Hollands (AUS)
Matthew Kennedy (AUS)
Sam Walsh (AUS) “VC”
Ruckmen
Tom De Koning (AUS)
Alex Mirkov (AUS)
Hudson O’Keeffe (AUS)
Marc Pittonet (AUS)
Forwards
David Cuningham (AUS)
Corey Durdin (AUS)
Orazio Fantasia (AUS)
Lachie Fogarty (AUS)
Jack Martin (AUS)
Ashton Moir (AUS)
Rob Monahan (IRE)
Jesse Motlop (AUS)
Matthew Owies (AUS)
Key Forwards
Charlie Curnow (AUS)
Harry Lemmey (AUS)
Harry McKay (AUS)
Jack Silvagni (AUS)
“C” = Captain/ “VC” = Vice-Captains
2024 Schedule
Like all AFL teams, Carlton will play 23 regular season matches during the 2024 season. The matches will take place across 24 rounds; during 1 of these rounds Carlton will have a bye. Of these 23 games, Carlton will play 11 of them at home, and 12 away from home. Carlton will face 6 of the AFL’s 17 other sides twice – once at home and once away from home – and will play against the other 11 teams once only – a mixture of home and away games. Carlton’s first fixture of the 2024 season will be on 8 March in Brisbane, against the Brisbane Lions. The club will end the regular season in August, at home against St. Kilda.
You can find the full Carlton season schedule here.
2024 Rivals
During the AFL regular season Carlton will go up against the Adelaide Crows, Brisbane Lions, Collingwood, Essendon, Fremantle, Geelong Cats, Gold Coast Suns, GWS Giants, Hawthorn, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond, St. Kilda, Sydney Swans, West Coast Eagles, and the Western Bulldogs. Carlton’s biggest rivals are Collingwood: the 2 clubs have been competing for over 100 years and have contested the grand final on 6 occasions. The sides will meet twice during the regular home-and-away season, and may also meet in the finals if they both qualify:
2024 AFL Finals
Carlton finished the regular season in fifth place; as the top-8 sides progress to the finals, this secured the team a finals berth. Carlton defeated the Sydney Swans and Melbourne during the first 2 weeks of the finals, but the team then lost to the Brisbane Lions t the preliminary finals stage.
The AFL finals takes place across 4 consecutive weeks, beginning with the qualifying and elimination finals, and ending with the Grand Final. In 2024 the finals will begin in early September, and the Grand Final will be held on 28 September, at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
2024 Tickets & Prices
Carlton home games are hosted at either the Marvel Stadium or Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Marvel Stadium can seat over 56,000 spectators, whilst Melbourne Cricket Ground can seat 100,000. During the 2023 AFL season, Carlton’s average attendance at home games was just over 51,000. The price of match tickets can vary depending on the home venue being used, the quality or profile of the visiting team, and the section of the stadium for which a ticket is valid, however during 2023 adult ticket prices typically started at around AUD $27. The adult ticket for a Carlton home match during the 2023 campaign cost between AUD $50-60.
Standard Tickets
Standard match tickets for games at the Marvel Stadium are typically available in the following categories:
- General Admission – unreserved match seating; typically the most affordable tickets on offer
- Level 3: Premium – reserved Level 3 seating with good views of the oval
- Level 1: Goal – reserved Level 1 seating with good views of the posts
- Level 1: Wing – reserved Level 1 seating located along the wing
- Level 2: Premium – reserved Level 2 seating with great views of the whole ground; typically among the most expensive tickets on offer
At Melbourne Cricket ground tickets are sold in the following categories:
- General Admission – unreserved match seating; typically among the most affordable tickets on offer
- Level 4 – reserved Level 4 seating
- Level 4: Front – reserved Level 4 seating in the lower rows of the tier
- Level 2A: Goal – reserved Level 2 seating with good views of the posts
- Level 2A: Wing – reserved Level 2 seating located along the wing
- Level 1: Goal – reserved Level 1 seating with good views of the posts
- Alcohol-Free Zone – family-friendly section of reserved Level 1 seating
- Level 1: Wing – reserved Level 1 seating located along the wing
- Level 2: Goal – reserved Level 2 seating with good views of the posts; typically among the most expensive tickets on offer
- Level 2: Wing – reserved Level 2 seating located along the wing; typically among the most expensive tickets on offer
Premium, VIP, & Hospitality Tickets
VIP hospitality passes and premium match packages are available to purchase via enquiry for Carlton games at both grounds. Offerings include:
- Carlton President’s Club – access to a premium hospitality space, with inclusive dining and drinks, and access to reserved Level 2 seats
- Corporate Suites – private suite for medium-sized groups, with inclusive dining and drinks and theatre-style match seating
How to get Cheap Tickets
At most AFL matches, the cheapest tickets are those which provide access to the seating sections located near the posts, or the 50-metre line. Seats which are situated along the wings are the most coveted, and as a result tickets for these seats are more expensive. General Admission tickets, which do not entitle the holder to a specific, reserved seat, are also usually among the most affordable tickets on offer at a game. Tickets for fixtures involving less prestigious or weaker sides may also be cheaper than tickets for derby matches or important games. Koobit compares the price of AFL tickets from official and secondary sellers, so that you can find the perfect Carlton ticket at the most affordable price available.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for Carlton home matches can be purchased online. Buying tickets online allows fans to access ticket sales as soon as they open, as well as quickly and easily compare the price of tickets for different sections of the stadium. Purchasing tickets online also allows fans to compare the prices offered by different ticketing suppliers. Australian rules football tickets bought online can be downloaded and presented digitally at the stadium.
How to Get to a Game
Carlton’s 2 home grounds, the Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground, are both located close to the centre of Melbourne. On-site car parking is available at both venues, and they are also accessible via various public transport links. For more information visit the Marvel Stadium or Melbourne Cricket Ground pages, or see an individual match page for specific travel and parking tips.
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