Essendon will be ready to come out firing after the week’s rest, following Carlton's disappointing last round loss to St Kilda. Today’s battle will be one of the most fiercely contested finals clashes in recent years in front of an expected sell-out crowd.
The last time the two teams met in Round 18, 2011 the Blues overcame an early lead from the Bombers, to claim victory 24.9 (153) to 12.7 (79).
Essendon v Carlton 2.40pm
Gates Open
MCG gates will be open from 12.30pm onwards
Ticketing Information
The match is officially sold out.
AFL Playground
Visit the AFL PlayGround at Gate 6 open from 12.30pm. Don't forget from the Prelim round and through Grand Final week the AFL PlayGround will be at Fed Square!
TV Broadcast Guide
Melbourne Channel 7, 2.00pm (live)
Adelaide Channel 7, 2.00pm (live)
Perth Channel 7, 12.30pm (live)
Sydney/NSW Channel 7, 2.30pm (live)
Brisbane/QLD Channel 7, 2.30pm (live)
VIC/SA/WA regional markets have broadly the same telecast times as the state capital city, except where specified. TAS & NT have broadly the same telecast times as VIC.
Radio Broadcast Guide
Melbourne - 3AW, Triple M, K-Rock, ABC774, 1116SEN
Adelaide - Triple M, ABC891, FIVEaa
Perth - 6PR, ABC720, NIRS
Brisbane - NIRS
Hobart - ABC936
Darwin - ABC105.7, NIRS
Gold Coast - NIRS
Regional - CROC
Broadcast Guide - Other Locations
For other locations across the country and around the world click here.
Live Online Coverage
Website - To follow the game live and chat with other Essendon fans click here.
Twitter - To follow all the action live via Twitter with full commentary, stats, scores and chat click here. Use the #aflbluesdons hash tag to participate in the conversation.
Facebook - To get regular updates throughout the game on Facebook click here.
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