AFL returns to Rushton Park

Thousands of football fans are expected to flock to Rushton Park on Friday evening to watch the West Coast Eagles take on the Carlton Blues in the AFL pre-season bout.

The last time the AFL toured to Mandurah was in 2013 when the Fremantle Dockers took on the Western Bulldogs, and prior to that the Eagles travelled to the city in 2011 when it battled Port Adelaide Power.

For the first time in more than a decade, AFL and club members with game access will have free general admission entry to the NAB Challenge games.

A range of fan engagement initiatives, including post-game kick-to-kick, will be available on Friday evening.

Tickets cost $18 for adults, $4 for children and are available from Peel Thunder Football Club or www.ticketmaster.com.au .

Bounce down for Friday's game is at 4.10pm.