Carlton can prove its premiership credentials with a with over second-placed Melbourne in a Saturday night blockbuster at the MCG.
The Blues have won seven-straight matches and will face a huge test against the Demons, who are in hot form of their own.
Melbourne is set to regain superstar Clayton Oliver and star ruckman Brodie Grundy after controversial stints on the sideline.
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What time is the AFL tonight? Carlton vs Melbourne start time
Saturday night's game between Carlton and Melbourne will begin at 7.30pm AEST.
The game will be held at the MCG in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 7.30pm | 7.30pm | 7.30pm | 7.00pm | 5.30pm |
How to watch or livestream Carlton vs Melbourne
| Region | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Footy | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/7mate |
| Broadcast time | 7.30pm | 7.30pm | 7.30pm | 7.00pm | 5.30pm | 7.30pm | 7.00pm |
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
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Carlton vs Melbourne odds
Melbourne is favoured to win this game, paying $1.57 to Carlton's $2.40 per BlueBet.
Carlton vs Melbourne round 22 team lists and substitute
Carlton's starting 22
Substitute: Ed Curnow
| Full Back | Alex Cincotta | Jacob Weitering | Adam Saad |
| Half Back | Nic Newman | Caleb Marchbank | Brodie Kemp |
| Centre | Blake Acres | Patrick Cripps | Ollie Hollands |
| Half Forward | Jack Martin | Tom De Koning | David Cunningham |
| Full Forward | Lachie Fogarty | Charlie Curnow | Matthew Owies |
| Followers | Mark Pittonet | Sam Docherty | George Hewett |
| Interchange | Jesse Motlop | Paddy Dow | Matthew Cottrell |
| Zac Fisher | Ed Curnow | ||
| Emergencies | Josh Honey | Jordan Boyd | Sam Durdin |
INS:
OUTS: Ed Curnow (Sub)
Melbourne's starting 22
Substitute: Michael Hibberd
| Full Back | Trent Rivers | Steven May | Christian Salem |
| Half Back | Jake Bowey | Jake Lever | Angus Brayshaw |
| Centre | Alex Neal-Bullen | Jack Viney | Lachie Hunter |
| Half Forward | Christian Petracca | Joel Smith | Kade Chandler |
| Full Forward | Jake Melksham | Jacob van Rooyen | James Jordon |
| Followers | Max Gawn | Clayton Oliver | Kysaiah Pickett |
| Interchange | Brodie Grundy | Ed Langdon | Judd McVee |
| Tom Sparrow | Michael Hibberd | ||
| Emergencies | James Harmes | Josh Schache | |
| Charlie Spargo |
INS: Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver
OUTS: Harrison Petty (Injured), James Harmes (Omitted), Michael Hibberd (Sub)