There is no tomorrow for Melbourne and Carlton as they clash in a semi-final at the MCG on Friday night.
The Demons will go in as favourites and will be keen to avoid another straight sets exit.
Carlton are riding a wave of momentum and just imagine if they booked in a preliminary final against Collingwood.
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What time is the AFL tonight? Melbourne vs Carlton start time
Friday night's game between Melbourne and Carlton will begin at 7.50pm AEST.
The game will be played at the MCG in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 7.50pm | 7.50pm | 7.50pm | 7.20pm | 5.50pm |
How to watch or livestream Melbourne vs Carlton
| Region | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 |
| Broadcast time | 7.30pm | 7.30pm | 7.30pm | 7.00pm | 5.30pm | 7.30pm | 7.00pm |
Kayo Sports will stream the game live and a replay will be available post-match.
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Melbourne vs Carlton odds
Melbourne is favoured to win this game with odds of $1.67 to Melbourne's $2.20, as per Dabble.
Melbourne vs Carlton First Semi Final team lists and substitute
Melbourne's starting 22
Substitute: Josh Schache
| Full Back | Jake Lever | Adam Tomlinson | Jake Bowey |
| Half Back | Judd McVee | Steven May | Christian Salem |
| Centre | Lachie Hunter | Clayton Oliver | Ed Langdon |
| Half Forward | James Jordon | Bailey Fritsch | Christian Petracca |
| Full Forward | Tom Sparrow | Tom McDonald | Alex Neal-Bullen |
| Followers | Max Gawn | Jack Viney | Kysaiah Pickett |
| Interchange | Trent Rivers | Joel Smith | Charlie Spargo |
| Kade Chandler | |||
| Emergencies | Michael Hibberd | Brodie Grundy | Bailey Laurie |
| Josh Schache |
INS: Adam Tomlinson, Charlie Spargo, James Jordon
OUTS: Angus Brayshaw (Injured), Bailey Laurie (Sub), Jacob van Rooyen (Suspension), Michael Hibberd (Omitted)
Carlton's starting 22
Substitute: Oliver Hollands
| Full Back | Brodie Kemp | Jacob Weitering | Nic Newman |
| Half Back | Alex Cincotta | Mitch McGovern | Adam Saad |
| Centre | Blake Acres | Patrick Cripps | Matthew Cottrell |
| Half Forward | Sam Docherty | Tom De Koning | Matthew Owies |
| Full Forward | Lachie Fogarty | Charlie Curnow | Jesse Motlop |
| Followers | Marc Pittonet | Adam Cerra | Sam Walsh |
| Interchange | George Hewett | Caleb Marchbank | David Cuningham |
| Matthew Kennedy | |||
| Emergencies | Paddy Dow | Oliver Hollands | Zac Fisher |
| Sam Durdin |
INS: Matthew Kennedy
OUTS:
Harry McKay (Injured), Jack Martin (Suspension)
