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Carlton Reserves Twitter page will be providing updates (no doubt just re: the Blues but at least we'll get scores). https://twitter.com/CarltonReserves

Today's practice match between the Casey Demons and Carlton Reserves has been moved from 2pm to 10:30am due extreme heat. The match is now a closed session at Ikon Park but updates will be provided by the MFC via Twitter. We'll also keep an eye of CFC's Twitter for any updates. https://x.com/melbournefc/status/1762615305489317934?s=20https://x.com/melbournefc/status/1762615305489317934?s=20 https://x.com/melbournefc/status/1762615305489317934?s=20

You could probably just leave it outside in this heat and let Mother Nature do her work.

It's Game Day and the Demons are headed for a date with the Blues at Ikon Park for their final practice match before the ball is kicked in anger to open the season in just over a week's time. Date: Wednesday 28th February 2024 Location: Ikon Park Gates Open: 5:30pm Match commences: 6:40pm Watch: Foxtel & Kayo VFL practice match: Please note, the VFL practice match (10:30am) is no longer open to public. Entry: Your entry gate will be detailed on your ticket (4, 5 or 6) Parking: IKON Park is limited to street parking. We recommend coming early to secure a park close to Gate 6 and utilising public transport where possible. Please contact the Club's membership team if you require assistance on the day. Tram No. 19 Tram (City-North Coburg) runs from the city to Royal Parade Walker St / Stop 16, then 3 minutes walk to IKON Park. Train Take the Upfield Line to Royal Park Station, then a 13-minute walk to IKON Park. Bus Route 123 Bus to Walker St / Stop 16, then a 3-minute walk from IKON Park. Seating: Accessible seating is available around the ground, please speak to the gate staff on arrival. Food and beverages: Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the 1864 Café and Eatery located at Gate 2 as well as various food vendors throughout IKON park. Purchase Tickets: Members and non-members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets on Tuesday 6 February. 10am for members and 2pm for non-members (AEDT). Get your tickets here. CARLTON B: Jordan Boyd, Lewis Young, Adam Saad HB: Brodie Kemp, Mitch McGovern, Nic Newman C: Matthew Cottrell, Patrick Cripps, Oliver Hollands HF: David Cuningham, Charlie Curnow, Blake Acres F: Orazio Fantasia, Harry McKay, Jesse Motlop Foll: Marc Pittonet, Adam Cerra, Sam Docherty I/C: Alex Cincotta, George Hewett, Elijah Hollands, Tom De Koning, Lachie Fogarty, Jaxon Binns, Billy Wilson, Lachlan Cowan Emerg: Ashton Moir, Jack Carroll, Harry Lemmey, Matthew Kennedy Notable absentees: Corey Durdin, Jack Martin, Matt Owies, Sam Walsh, Jacob Weitering, Zac Williams MELBOURNE B: Adam Tomlinson, Steven May, Christian Salem HB: Blake Howes, Jake Lever, Trent Rivers C: Ed Langdon, Jack Viney, Alex Neal-Bullen HF: Christian Petracca, Bayley Fritsch, Bailey Laurie F: Kysaiah Pickett, Jacob van Rooyen, Kade Chandler Foll: Max Gawn, Jack Billings, Tom Sparrow I/C: Jake Bowey, Judd McVee, Josh Schache, Caleb Windsor Substitutes: Kynan Brown, Koltyn Tholstrup, Will Verrall Unused Substitute: Tom McDonald Emerge: Tom Fullarton, Marty Hore, Matthew Jefferson, Taj Woewodin Notable absentees: Lachie Hunter, Clayton Oliver, Shane McAdam, Harrison Petty, Charlie Spargo

Frees Collingwood 23 Richmond 8

Collingwood chant going up in a Practice Match

Frees Collingwood 17 Richmond 7

Jonathon Brown fawning over Collingwood’s forward connection whilst sticking the boots in the Dees. 🤮🤢

First Test on Wednesday night.

Frees Collingwood 14 Richmond 7

Harry Petty toe surgery?

Harry Petty toe surgery?

Carlton v Melbourne at Ikon Park, 6.40pm AEDT CARLTON B: Jordan Boyd, Lewis Young, Adam Saad HB: Brodie Kemp, Mitch McGovern, Nic Newman C: Matthew Cottrell, Patrick Cripps, Oliver Hollands HF: David Cuningham, Charlie Curnow, Blake Acres F: Orazio Fantasia, Harry McKay, Jesse Motlop Foll: Marc Pittonet, Adam Cerra, Sam Docherty I/C: Alex Cincotta, George Hewett, Elijah Hollands, Tom De Koning, Lachie Fogarty, Jaxon Binns, Billy Wilson, Lachlan Cowan Emerg: Ashton Moir, Jack Carroll, Harry Lemmey, Matthew Kennedy Notable absentees: Corey Durdin, Jack Martin, Matt Owies, Sam Walsh, Jacob Weitering, Zac Williams MELBOURNE B: Adam Tomlinson, Steven May, Christian Salem HB: Blake Howes, Jake Lever, Trent Rivers C: Ed Langdon, Jack Viney, Alex Neal-Bullen HF: Christian Petracca, Bayley Fritsch, Bailey Laurie F: Kysaiah Pickett, Jacob van Rooyen, Kade Chandler Foll: Max Gawn, Jack Billings, Tom Sparrow I/C: Judd McVee, Caleb Windsor, Jake Bowey, Josh Schache, Kynan Brown, Tom McDonald, Koltyn Tholstrup, Matthew Jefferson Emerg: Marty Hore, Will Verrall, Tom Fullarton, Taj Woewodin Notable absentees: Lachie Hunter, Clayton Oliver, Shane McAdam, Harrison Petty, Charlie Spargo

Thank you to the Carlton FC website for the readily available information. Date: Wednesday 28th February 2024 Location: Ikon Park Gates Open: 5:30pm Match commences: 6:40pm Watch: Foxtel & Kayo VFL practice match: Please note, the VFL practice match (10:30am) is no longer open to public. Entry: Your entry gate will be detailed on your ticket (4, 5 or 6) Parking: IKON Park is limited to street parking. We recommend coming early to secure a park close to Gate 6 and utilising public transport where possible. Please contact the Club's membership team if you require assistance on the day. Tram No. 19 Tram (City-North Coburg) runs from the city to Royal Parade Walker St / Stop 16, then 3 minutes walk to IKON Park. Train Take the Upfield Line to Royal Park Station, then a 13-minute walk to IKON Park. Bus Route 123 Bus to Walker St / Stop 16, then a 3-minute walk from IKON Park. Seating: Accessible seating is available around the ground, please speak to the gate staff on arrival. Food and beverages: Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the 1864 Café and Eatery located at Gate 2 as well as various food vendors throughout IKON park. Purchase Tickets: Members and non-members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets on Tuesday 6 February. 10am for members and 2pm for non-members (AEDT). Get your tickets here.

MELBOURNE 2023: 4th (16-7, 125.2%) and lost semi-final Montagna: “They’ve only been outside the top four for a total of two weeks in three seasons. So, this is a really consistent, reliable and strong football team. I know everyone harps on the straight-sets exits, but there’s some factors there … Yes, we understand they lacked composure and weren’t able to finish their work. But I’m not jumping off Melbourne. I still think they’re in the right age demographic and are defensively so strong in the contest. Even their offence, they were sixth in the competition in points for — they averaged 90 points a game. Collingwood averaged 93, so it’s not like this team can’t score. They’ve just been let down by their ball movement and entries going inside 50. But I like the adjustments — I like (Harrison) Petty playing forward and (Shane) McAdam, (Jack) Billings adds a bit of class. I still think they’re really strong. We don’t talk enough about assistant coaches — Andrew McQualter coming across from Richmond to add a little bit of offence and ball movement … I’m certainly sticking with them this year.” King: “I just think there’s too many self-inflicted wounds through one off-season and the stress of everything going on around the edges. You start wasting too much time on things outside of football. You stress the football club, not just these players, and it permeates through the group. I don’t think this list is as deep as what it was last year. They’ve allowed players to leave that weren’t probably in their best 20 players, but somewhere between 20 and 30. Guys like (James) Harmes, (James) Jordon, (Brodie) Grundy (move clubs) and (Michael) Hibberd retires. There’s a little changing of the guard with that next rung of (players), which puts more stress on those senior players to lead the way. I just think the stress on the football club will have an impact.” Predicted finish King: Just missing finals Montagna: Top four Hudson: Top four

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Looked to be moving well as were all the other recently injured players that were on Casey Demons list.