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

 

[Jimmae]

Voss said this during the presser:

"they’ve got a front half with their smalls that are particularly threatening."

It would be odd if we went Marchbank given where their strengths lie. I'm surprised Boyd is not in the 26.

It would be odd if we thought Fisher could defend an opponent

In: Pitto, Cripps, Doc, Motlop
Out: Durdin
Am I correct then that leaves 3 spots and sub, with say Cincotta, Fisher, Fog, Marchbank, Cuners, Hollands, Dow fighting for these spots?
If so, I'd like to see Cincotta and Hollands in, Dow as sub, and the last spot between Fog and Cuners. Just me...

If we're allowed to play 25 players, I'm going to put money down on us, and I don't gamble

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[jj1978]

Herald Sun tipping... everyone tipped us bar Kiss of Death (always tips non fave), Chloe Molloy (Sydney AFLW player == BIAS) and..... Mick McGuane... for an ex-Carlton player he's still taking his beating by Matthew Hogg to heart and hates us.

 

[Arr0w]

Howling if a fringe player is selected and another fringe player isn't

Don't get it

 

[jimsta10]

Pitto in confirmed by Vossy.

This means jumping isn't a luxury to have when wet.

Interesting.....

 

[Revenant1965]

It would be odd if we thought Fisher could defend an opponent

If we're allowed to play 25 players, I'm going to put money down on us, and I don't gamble

I've got that as
Ins: Pitto, Cripps, Doc, Motlop (Dow as sub)
Out: Durdin, Fisher, Dow, one of Cuners or Fog (Marchbank 'out' as well, but he was sub).
Have I got the numbers wrong? Genuine question.

 

[Arr0w]

I've got that as
Ins: Pitto, Cripps, Doc, Motlop (Dow as sub)
Out: Durdin, Fisher, Dow, one of Cuners or Fog (Marchbank 'out' as well, but he was sub).
Have I got the numbers wrong? Genuine question.

Your numbers are correct

 

[Blue and Blue]

I am confident the best team for this moment in time will be selected.
That doesn't guarantee success of course and never has ever.

 

[ESKIE]

Pitto can be the wrecking Ball

 

[Earls Smother]

It would be odd if we thought Fisher could defend an opponent

I'm not advocating for that, just replying to the poster who suggested it's Marchbank or Fisher.

If Boyd is not in the mix, then it's 2 of Fisher, Cinc, Doc and Marchy for the 6th and 7th defenders.

I've already stated my belief is it will be Doc back with Hollands kept on the wing. I personally don't think Fisher or Marchbank should play.

 

[Healer]

Pitto can be the wrecking Ball

Absolutely, and Bam Bam has been assisting with his tune up in training

 

[Arr0w]

Absolutely, and Bam Bam has been assisting with his tune up in training

Love that about Kennedy, wanting to show Voss and his teammates that they better come hard as he wants a spot in this team

 

[Coops93]

Ollie Hollands has played 17 games this year (including last 6). It's a different game come finals, but I feel (understandable as it may be) it would be stiff if he was to miss out.

Maybe it's not this year, but I get the feeling that Hollands is a winger that's built for finals. Whenever they talk about guys being "built for finals" usually it's a big contested beast of a player, i.e. Cripps or someone with immense x-factor like Curnow or Petracca. But I think from a different perspective Hollands is exactly the type of wingman that could impact a final.

His defensive intent and the way he sits in the hole and puts his body on the line inside D 50 along with his long supporting runs all day will be very valuable in these sort of high pressure games. They talk about finals resulting in more contested footy and less outside uncontested footy, well the way Hollands runs he'll always be in support for the uncontested outside ball to get out of pressure and will always be running in defence to add to the pressure. Both will be invaluable.

Like I said in my first line - maybe not this year for him, obviously he's young and will still need to physically develop etc. But over a period of time I could see him being a huge finals player and I would like to see him have the opportunity on Friday.

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Love that about Kennedy, wanting to show Voss and his teammates that they better come hard as he wants a spot in this team

So is Bam Bam one of the 26?

 

[Jatz]

So is Bam Bam one of the 26?

Certainly hope so. Think we're much better with him in.

 

[Earls Smother]

So is Bam Bam one of the 26?

The 26 seems to be the team from the last game including the sub, plus the returning Doc, Cripps, Pitto and Motlop.

Durdin is the only definite out.

 

[thylacine60]

So is Bam Bam one of the Magnificent Seven?

 

[JuddgementDay]

I've got that as
Ins: Pitto, Cripps, Doc, Motlop (Dow as sub)
Out: Durdin, Fisher, Dow, one of Cuners or Fog (Marchbank 'out' as well, but he was sub).
Have I got the numbers wrong? Genuine question.

Sounds good to me...

Personally, I would like to get Boyd in as well for a bit more of a lockdown defensive option on a Papley etc, but I'll be happy with the team selection as long as we field 23 fit players - that's all I'm asking for

 

[Benaly28]

Pitto can be the wrecking Ball

That’s what he came in like.


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[Sam The Doc]

If Boyd is not in the mix, then it's 2 of Fisher, Cinc, Doc and Marchy for the 6th and 7th defenders.

That Boyd tackle has cost him dearly...

 

[TerryWallet]

Maybe it's not this year, but I get the feeling that Hollands is a winger that's built for finals. Whenever they talk about guys being "built for finals" usually it's a big contested beast of a player, i.e. Cripps or someone with immense x-factor like Curnow or Petracca. But I think from a different perspective Hollands is exactly the type of wingman that could impact a final.

His defensive intent and the way he sits in the hole and puts his body on the line inside D 50 along with his long supporting runs all day will be very valuable in these sort of high pressure games. They talk about finals resulting in more contested footy and less outside uncontested footy, well the way Hollands runs he'll always be in support for the uncontested outside ball to get out of pressure and will always be running in defence to add to the pressure. Both will be invaluable.

Like I said in my first line - maybe not this year for him, obviously he's young and will still need to physically develop etc. But over a period of time I could see him being a huge finals player and I would like to see him have the opportunity on Friday.

Agree.

Hollands best games in his U18 year were in the biggest games. Carved WA up in the Champs. And then his best game was the "U18 GF" VM v VC where he killed em. Also hasn't let us down in big games on the G this year.

This footballer relishes the big time. Driven, determined and confident. He won't shy away on the big stage.

If he isn't picked this week, in a full fleet of mids/runners, it will be no disgrace or commentary on him in his 1st year. And if he is picked, he will play hard.

Star of the future obviously, but also happy to roll with him tomorrow if he makes the cut.

 

[HarryFlashman]

Hope we do the same as the pies & name the full team & confirm the sub when they release the teams tonight

 

[Arr0w]

So is Bam Bam one of the 26?

Not sure, but he should be a strong consideration like a few others

 

[Aphrodite]

We've got capacity to meet the moment: Voss on finals footy

Michael Voss spoke to the media ahead of Friday night's elimination final against Sydney.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[xDQ82x]

It's supposed to rain all night tomorrow?

I think we have gone to top heavy.