Preview 2023 Elimination Final - Carlton vs Sydney Friday 8th Sept 7.50PM @ MCG

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …


IN: Patrick Cripps

9

Patrick Cripps

Age

29

Ht

195cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.9

5star

K

9.8

4star

HB

16.1

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

5.8

5star

CL

7.4

5star

D

21.0

5star

K

10.1

4star

HB

10.9

5star

M

2.5

3star

T

3.8

4star

CL

6.3

5star

D

12.6

4star

K

4.8

2star

HB

7.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.4

4star

, Sam Docherty

15

Sam Docherty

Age

31

Ht

187cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.3

5star

K

15.1

5star

HB

7.2

4star

M

6.6

5star

T

2.4

4star

CL

1.1

3star

D

22.6

5star

K

16.0

5star

HB

6.6

4star

M

7.0

5star

T

0.6

1star

CL

0.4

3star

D

11.2

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

CL

0.6

3star

, Marc Pittonet

27

Marc Pittonet

Age

28

Ht

202cm

Wt

107kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.7

2star

K

2.9

1star

HB

4.8

3star

CL

3.1

5star

HO

22.3

5star

D

8.6

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

4.0

3star

CL

3.7

5star

HO

25.9

5star

D

5.8

2star

K

1.2

1star

HB

4.6

4star

CL

2.4

5star

HO

16.6

5star

OUT: Paddy Dow

15

Paddy Dow

Age

25

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

7.0

3star

HB

7.1

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.9

4star

CL

2.6

4star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

12.4

4star

K

5.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

1.6

2star

T

2.8

5star

CL

2.6

5star

, Corey Durdin, Zac Fisher

16

Zac Fisher

Age

26

Ht

175cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.2

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.0

5star

MG

384.0

5star

D

17.0

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

MG

384.0

5star

D

12.2

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

1.2

2star

T

3.0

5star

, Ollie Hollands

After starting the last game as sub, Caleb Marchbank has been elevated into the starting 22.

AFL team news: Who's in for the elimination final?

Some big Blues are back for the clash with Sydney.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Backs:	Brodie Kemp	Jacob Weitering	Nic Newman
Half-backs:	Alex Cincotta	Mitch McGovern	Adam Saad
Centreline:	Blake Acres	Patrick Cripps	Sam Docherty
Half-forwards:	Jack Martin	Harry McKay	David Cuningham
Forwards:	Lachie Fogarty	Charlie Curnow	Matthew Owies
Followers:	Marc Pittonet	Adam Cerra	Sam Walsh
Interchange:	Matthew Cottrell	Tom De Koning	George Hewett
	Caleb Marchbank
Emergencies:	Paddy Dow	Zac Fisher	Ollie Hollands
	Jesse Motlop

 

[Arr0w]

It's a reasonable argument to have.
Consistent pressure versus the ability to have a genuine impact.
I can see Cunners having a 5 minute burst, or kicking a freak goal, that wins a final. That's what I lean to.

Would be happy with either

 

[Stamos]

I'll also add that there are going to be some really unlucky players.
Out list is stacked.

 

[Revenant1965]

26 ≠ 23

 

[The Dochs in]

I suspect Acres won’t play so likely means hollands stays I reckon. So doch for acres (or Hollands if he gets up), Cripps for dow (not that I want him out), Pittonet for Cunningham and Motlop for Durdin for me.

Dow Sub

 

[carltonchelsea]

Vossy was like a Cheshire Cat after the game clearly understands bigger fish to fry.


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He was literally kicking the dirt with 5/10 mins to go, he couldn’t have cared less,

 

[carltonchelsea]

How

Trust in Voss

 

[Davey33]

Lord really ?

No just kidding

 

[Davey33]

Still waiting your response on what has been sold out already.

Was a mistake.

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Fair.
But not sure how you're picking Fog over Motlop?

And I can't see Kennedy who hasn't played any footy in 2 months forcing out Hewett who has been one of our best.

fogs so far in front defensively andwhen not sore in his back has been far more effective rotating up the ground too. Just think he's a long way in front for finals football.

 

[Wickzki]

fogs so far in front defensively andwhen not sore in his back has been far more effective rotating up the ground too. Just think he's a long way in front for finals football.

I have both in my 22 but I agree with this. Fog, 2jej healthy, is consistently impacting games on both sides of the ball. I'll readily acknowledge DCs ability to change game, but he can go massive stretches where he's almost invisible on the ground. Honestly, I think you files you need to have the consistent contributors as they provide a more bankable performance If it came down to one or the other.

Sure, I can see DC changing a game but I can equally see him having an 8 to 10 disposal game where he does nothing of note and we really miss out on Fog's 12 to 15 disposals and consistent pressure.

But I find room for both in our forward half set up. If the MC puts in Pitto then that's where you're probably chopping from the side though, sadly. So the question for me becomes DC Vs Pitto.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Terry from Blue Abroad i thought he would of been more known around here!

A lot of us know who Terry is when you mention Blue Abroad along with his name.

 

[WalshYouLegend]

He was literally kicking the dirt with 5/10 mins to go, he couldn’t have cared less,

He was watching the worms crawl through the dirt, dreaming of finals….

 

[Revenant1965]

Form chart since round 13 (Thanks Ferris):



Sydney has been in good form. Some good games coming up...

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

I have both in my 22 but I agree with this. Fog, 2jej healthy, is consistently impacting games on both sides of the ball. I'll readily acknowledge DCs ability to change game, but he can go massive stretches where he's almost invisible on the ground. Honestly, I think you files you need to have the consistent contributors as they provide a more bankable performance If it came down to one or the other.

Sure, I can see DC changing a game but I can equally see him having an 8 to 10 disposal game where he does nothing of note and we really miss out on Fog's 12 to 15 disposals and consistent pressure.

But I find room for both in our forward half set up. If the MC puts in Pitto then that's where you're probably chopping from the side though, sadly. So the question for me becomes DC Vs Pitto.

Line ball on the numbers, but I'd swing to Cuners' ceiling being considerably higher.

And he's a fair bit quicker too.

Lachlan Fogarty and David Cuningham AFL Stats Comparison

Lachlan Fogarty and David Cuningham AFL Stats Comparison.

www.footywire.com

 

[Funk]

I’m concerned we’ll go in too tall and slow.

We seem to have done best with 1 ruck plus JSOS and Charlie isolated at FF.

Speed and defensive pressure was killing the opposition.

JSOS out injured really messes team balance.

 

[DirtyLeeds]

Genuinely interested in who you think will make way for likely inclusions Cripps, Docherty and Motlop?

Fair call!

Ins: Crippa, Doc, Motlop, Pitto
Out: Fisher (sub), Blacres (don't risk), Durdin, Marchie, Cunners

Don't think TDK went well against Briggs, he was monstered, and Harry clueless in centre bounces, JSOS if available preferred
Durdin and Cunners ineffective (Foges' pressure is a must)
Don't risk Blacres
Fisher throws out the defence's balance, lots of finger pointing and back tracking on Sunday, Doc will settle that
Dow and Dutchie just run their guts out and must stay, same with Cotters

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

I think the main selection dilemma is.

(a) Do we play 2 rucks(TDK & Pitto) and end up with 2 average ruck performances(TDK goes in his shell) plus an over tall, crowded forward line(H,C & TDK)?

(b) Or 1 in form ruck(TDK) and a weak McKay assistant, but leaves the forward line more open, Charlie has been good even without Harry as a constant companion?

(c) Or TDK and an underdone JSOS(if available), gives us a strong TDK presence, an adequate second ruck and a desperate, versatile 3rd tall?

I'd try (c) if JSOS is available.

Id like to see Boyd in for Fish and Fog over Cunners also.

 

[Arr0w]

I think the main selection dilemma is.

(a) Do we play 2 rucks(TDK & Pitto) and end up with 2 average ruck performances(TDK goes in his shell) plus an over tall, crowded forward line(H,C & TDK)?

(b) Or 1 in form ruck(TDK) and a weak McKay assistant, but leaves the forward line more open, Charlie has been good even without Harry as a constant companion?

(c) Or TDK and an underdone JSOS(if available), gives us a strong TDK presence, an adequate second ruck and a desperate, versatile 3rd tall?

I'd try (c) if JSOS is available.

Confident it will be Pitto and TDK

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Very good, just one change for mine. Swap out Marchy for Boyd. Dow to sub, he is great in this role.

Yes, Marchbank hasn't shown a lot since returning.

With Guv and Kemp now clearly ahead of him as 'talls', a Boyd type makes more sense imo.

Especially against Sydnet who are stacked with medium types...

 

[Kramer1]

He was watching the worms crawl through the dirt, dreaming of finals….

Always nice to meet a fellow Toehub subscriber.

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Confident it will be Pitto and TDK

This is highly likely, but would be the conservative approach.
Would you go consider the TDK/JSOS duo if available for selection?

 

[bigblueboy]

Fair call!

Ins: Crippa, Doc, Motlop, Pitto
Out: Fisher (sub), Blacres (don't risk), Durdin, Marchie, Cunners

Don't think TDK went well against Briggs, he was monstered, and Harry clueless in centre bounces, JSOS if available preferred
Durdin and Cunners ineffective (Foges' pressure is a must)
Don't risk Blacres
Fisher throws out the defence's balance, lots of finger pointing and back tracking on Sunday, Doc will settle that
Dow and Dutchie just run their guts out and must stay, same with Cotters

Looks pretty close to me. Hoping Acres gets up.

 

[bigblueboy]

Confident it will be Pitto and TDK

Yep they've seen the alternatives without JSOS and this is the most logical response. Pittonet will hopefully be more mobile after a couple of weeks rest.

 

[berisha]

heck. Didn't realise club members can't bring a +1 to finals games? Was hoping to go with the gf.

 

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