The AFL wishes to advise that all fans are encouraged to buy a ticket in advance for tonight’s round three match between Collingwood and Carlton, to be played at the MCG.

Less than 3000 seats remain available for sale in the public section of the ground and the MCC advises those attending the match to allow plenty of time to arrive at the stadium and to take public transport where possible. Public and AFL games will open at 5.30pm and the MCC Members Reserve will open at 5pm.

Carlton and Collingwood club members with general entry entitlements to this game will be able to access the remaining seats or standing room areas by scanning their 2011 membership at the gate, but this will be strictly subject to capacity.

A small number of general admission tickets will be on sale from Gate One only, which will provide access to Q-section in the Ponsford Stand. Tickets are on sale through Ticketek on 132 849, at any Ticketek outlet on online at ticketek.com.au.