Struggling Sydney and Carlton will meet in a Friday night contest at the SCG with the winner hoping to kickstart their season.
The Swans were nearly embarrassed by North Melbourne last week but earned the win after their opponent’s interchange gaffe.
Carlton have lost five of their last six matches, with their only win over lowly West Coast.
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What time is the AFL tonight? Sydney vs Carlton start time
Friday night’s game between Sydney and Carlton will begin at 7.50pm AEST.
The game will be held at the SCG in Sydney.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 7.50pm | 7.50pm | 7.50pm | 7.20pm | 5.50pm |
How to watch or livestream Sydney vs Carlton
Fox Footy/7mate will broadcast Friday night’s game.
Coverage on Fox Footy/7mate will start from 7.30 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 7.50pm AEST.
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
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Sydney vs Carlton odds
Carlton are favoured to win this game, paying $1.77 to Sydney’s $2.05 to win per BlueBet.
Sydney vs Carlton round 11 team lists and substitute
Sydney’s starting 22
Substitute: Corey Warner
| Full Back | Lewis Melican | Nick Blakey | Robbie Fox |
| Half Back | Oliver Florent | Jake Lloyd | Harry Cunningham |
| Centre | Chad Warner | Luke Parker | Justin McInerney |
| Half Forward | Ryan Clarke | Hayden McLean | Will Hayward |
| Full Forward | Tom Papley | Lance Franklin | Isaac Heeney |
| Followers | Lachlan McAndrew | Errol Gulden | James Rowbottom |
| Interchange | Aaron Francis | Braeden Campbell | Tom Hickey |
| Sam Wicks | |||
| Emergencies | Will Gould | Angus Sheldrick | Corey Warner |
| Dylan Stephens |
INS: Lewis Melican, Sam Wicks, Tom Hickey
OUTS: Angus Sheldrick (sub), Dylan Stephens (omitted), Peter Ladhams (injured), Will Gould (omitted)
Carlton’s starting 22
Substitute: Ed Curnow
| Full Back | Sam Docherty | Jacob Weitering | Nic Newman |
| Half Back | Brodie Kemp | Mitch McGovern | Adam Saad |
| Centre | Blake Acres | Patrick Cripps | Oliver Hollands |
| Half Forward | Matthew Kennedy | Harry McKay | Tom De Koning |
| Full Forward | Corey Durdin | Charlie Curnow | Jesse Motlop |
| Followers | Marc Pittonet | George Hewett | Sam Walsh |
| Interchange | Jordan Boyd | Adam Cerra | Matthew Cottrell |
| Matthew Owies | |||
| Emergencies | Ed Curnow | Jack Silvagni | Lewis Young |
| Lachie Fogarty |
INS: Brodie Kemp, Tom De Koning
OUTS: Ed Curnow, Jack Silvagni, Lewis Young (all omitted)