Preview 2023 Preliminary Final Carlton vs Brisbane Sat 23rd Sept 5.15PM @ Gabba

[Aphrodite]

TEAM IS IN …


IN: Jordan Boyd, Jack Martin

19

Jack Martin

Age

29

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.2

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

6.3

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

3.7

5star

G

0.9

4star

D

14.9

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

7.0

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

3.6

4star

G

1.1

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.6

3star

, Harry McKay

10

Harry Mckay

Age

27

Ht

200cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.4

2star

M

5.5

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.4

5star

D

6.6

1star

K

4.6

2star

HB

2.0

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

2.0

2star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

G

2.0

5star

OUT: David Cuningham, Brodie Kemp, Matthew Kennedy, Matthew Owies

AFL team selection: Four changes for preliminary final

Carlton has named its team for the preliminary final.

www.carltonfc.com.au

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

 

[WalshYouLegend]

Looks like we’re playing on Friday Night.

Hamish let it slip in his call.

No, I have it on good authority we play Sat twilight match.

Source: AFL app

 

[teddy-hopkins]

Mitch is a serial offender for major …. up’s.

Unfortunately true. Newman had some truly mystifyingly bad .... ups also.

Not to say Marchy didn't have a stinker also but he set a pretty high level the week before and just didn't live up to that level. Dropped more marks in one game than his previous 4 combined.

I'd love to see Boyd back as he's an rock back there but Marchy is a pretty rare talent. Hard to drop quality.

I suspect only Martin and Harry are back this week.

Normally you don't take injured players into finals but Acres is proving that myth wrong so I don't think Doc misses.

The courage of that man is absolutely staggering.

 

[Thrawn]

Normally you don't take injured players into finals but Acres is proving that myth wrong so I don't think Doc misses.

Probably applies if the player has back or leg issues. Even with a bung shoulder or sore ribs, you can still run.

 

[teddy-hopkins]

Eyes on the prize: Your first look at the two battles for the AFL grand final

The league leaders, an orange tsunami, a navy blue juggernaut, and the unbeatable Lions den: The preliminary finals are set. Here is your first look at the match-ups.

www.theage.com.au

Funny how you read these articles where the scribe has meticulously gone through the stats, analysed the playing styles, quantified the **** off the match and you get to the end and realise none of it means anything. The match will be decided by who has the nerve to make it theirs.

TDK nails 2 long set shots. Gawn butchers 2 easyish shots. Pickett melts down and gives away 50s / reverses frees when they're having a shot inside 50. Doc and Acres mark cleanly overhead despite excruciating pain in their shoulder to kick the winner.

You can't get the winner off a stats sheet. Daniel Hoyne (or whatever his name is) can take the week off.

It's about ticker and nerve and you know that's our strength.

 

[Thrawn]

Daniel Hoyne (or whatever his name is) can take the week off.

But the score on turnovers! Won't anyone think of the score on turnovers!

 

[tarczonandjane]

Brisbane board already talking up which colour jumper they’ll wear when lifting the Cup.

Flogs.

Living in Brisbane, I have plenty of Lions-supporting mates. They all love their stupid little post-goal songs. And they are of a supreme belief they will reach the grand final. That belief has been in place since well before they drew us. They just think it’s their year.

 

[tarczonandjane]

Seems a weird time...what's the logic there ?

Means game will play through sunset which can lead to shadows and the sun getting in the players eyes. Game goes through dinner time. Seems annoying.

Prob good for us though that it's sat not fri cause we look pretty banged up. Earlier timeslot may make it easier for us to recover for the GF if we make it that a standard 7:25pm start.

I’m not defending the time, as it is weird. But living in Brisbane, I’d be surprised if there is a shadows issue on sunset. Sunset won’t be far off the time the game starts, and I’d imagine it will be lower than the height of the grandstands for the players at the first bounce.

And, as others have mentioned, it means we can get back to Melbourne the same night, given the Brisbane airport curfew. Port Adelaide weren’t able to do that. So, the slightly earlier time is good for us, if we end up in a grand final.

The last point to mention is that the earlier finish should minimise the impact of dew on the game.

 

[HarryFlashman]

Living in Brisbane, I have plenty of Lions-supporting mates. They all love their stupid little post-goal songs. And they are of a supreme belief they will reach the grand final. That belief has been in place since well before they drew us. They just think it’s their year.

It will be funny that this week will be all Lions up here - hear **** all about AFL all season & watch everyone come out of the woods now!
Qld tries way too hard to be relevant & any excuse to shamelessly self promote is taken.
Would love nothing more than Warriors & us get up on Sat night & piss in their punch bowl

 

[Opium]

Could see the MC wanting to add some more pace to our team this week.

Marchy for Harry

Cuners for Martin

Kennedy for Boyd/Fish/Dutchy

Agree. We need more runners. Marchbank is a good match up for Hipwood. Marchbank can cover the ground really well. Don't really like Kemps form the past two weeks. Cunners form hasn't been great either.

 

[HarryFlashman]

I’m not defending the time, as it is weird. But living in Brisbane, I’d be surprised if there is a shadows issue on sunset. Sunset won’t be far off the time the game starts, and I’d imagine it will be lower than the height of the grandstands for the players at the first bounce.

And, as others have mentioned, it means we can get back to Melbourne the same night, given the Brisbane airport curfew. Port Adelaide weren’t able to do that. So, the slightly earlier time is good for us, if we end up in a grand final.

The last point to mention is that the earlier finish should minimise the impact of dew on the game.

Yep, there’s no Twilight up here - sun is up it’s bright, sun goes down it’s dark - no ****ing around & it’s a 15 min process

 

[MitchRobinson12]

Nice to get an 8 day break before the game. Giants only get 6. We have a few boys that will benefit from that extra day and a bit.

 

[cookie monster]

Believe Vossy would have a lot of time for Kennedy, honest hard working bull who can be relied upon to play a role.

Every chance imo that Matty keeps his spot. He will be better for the run and adds toughness and marking power to our forward line.

I'd be retaining Kennedy to replace Fog
Can do everything Fog does, but is capable of kicking goals too

 

[cookie monster]

Do we get to wear our navy blue strip again, or does it need to be the filthy white?

Surely we can get some consideration towards it

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Believe Vossy would have a lot of time for Kennedy, honest hard working bull who can be relied upon to play a role.

Every chance imo that Matty keeps his spot. He will be better for the run and adds toughness and marking power to our forward line.

If Kennedy plays, it's got to be as a mid rotation.
He is not a forward, just a big mid who can slide into the F50 and kick the odd goal.

 

[Accidental genius]

If Kennedy plays, it's got to as a mid rotation.
He is not a forward, just a big mid who can slide into the F50 and kick the odd goal.

with Martin retUrning kennedy won’t play same role as he did against dees.

it will be interesting to see if cunners Is selected. He can be a bit hot and cold. I’ve gOT a feeliNG MC will still select him and if like against dees maybe sub him ouT.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Let's see how clean the Giants are when there is real pressure. Port and Stkilda make them look good

So did we BTW - prefer to play the wobblers.

One thing is for sure - the form you bring in to finals is vital.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

I’m driving up from Byron - when will members tickets go on sale?

 

[BlueSuede]

Seems a weird time...what's the logic there ?

Means game will play through sunset which can lead to shadows and the sun getting in the players eyes. Game goes through dinner time. Seems annoying.

Prob good for us though that it's sat not fri cause we look pretty banged up. Earlier timeslot may make it easier for us to recover for the GF if we make it that a standard 7:25pm start.

I reckon the main reason would be to allow the away team - us - to travel sooner. You know, just in case they have to play a GF the next weekend...

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[jimsta10]

Go through corridor
Forwards to provide separation whilst leading
Take their double team away from the contest
Front and centre at all times

Our backs will be sipping lattes..

We will win this!

 

[David Sylvian]

Still in disbelief that we'll be playing in a preliminary final next week.

Anyone know of bars/venues that will be showing the game on Lygon St?

Every.single.one.

 

[Coona Blues]

I desperately want Ollie Hollands to get a start in this game. With a few players somewhat cooked, his run and smarts would be critical. All of Acres, Doc and Cotts are playing so, unfortunately, unlikely he gets a start.

Harry and Jacky Martin must come in. Unfortunately that puts Kennedy out of the 22. The lesser performing/most cooked forward after that is Cuners, so he is the likely out.

A couple of defenders were a bit shaky, but almost no chance Vossy changes that mix.

Dutchy’s run offers more in late game than Chugga or DC (or Dow HF) so I have him (at least) sub. With Doc and Acres clearly carrying injuries, provides cover for both as well.

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

You don’t have to play ugly footy to win. Clean, quick, skill full movement counters contest very well. You get your hands on the ball first, u don’t give it back & make the opposition chase & fight just to keep up - let alone get ahead.
GWS are doing that right now

Port were terrible, let's be honest.

Their mids imposed no defensive pressure and their KPPs, forward and back were wounded....

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Seems a weird time...what's the logic there ?

Means game will play through sunset which can lead to shadows and the sun getting in the players eyes. Game goes through dinner time. Seems annoying.

Prob good for us though that it's sat not fri cause we look pretty banged up. Earlier timeslot may make it easier for us to recover for the GF if we make it that a standard 7:25pm start.

gives us time to fly home Saturday to prep for the GF.

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Two outs as clearly Jack and Harry are walk up starts.

Two of Cuners, Fog, Marchbank, Kennedy, Mots (unfortunately).

Bam Bam and Mots are the like for like, but Cuners and Marchy performed the worst....

Hollands an interesting one. Will be super fresh, love his apetite. May come into the 22...

I'll be in WA for the game, good time of day for the kids!

Go bLUES.

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

with Martin retUrning kennedy won’t play same role as he did against dees.

it will be interesting to see if cunners Is selected. He can be a bit hot and cold. I’ve gOT a feeliNG MC will still select him and if like against dees maybe sub him ouT.

Yep, Dave's been quiet for a few games, Martin takes his spot.
Does Harry swap for Bam Bam? Or do we make room on the bench and keep him as another big bodied mid?
Mots has to be in the 22, Marchy's hot and cold also, love what Owies and Fog bring, but they've been unimpressive. If we go with 4 talls, then we need to think about introducing more faster ball movement players(that can stay engaged for 4 quarters) from here on.
Who makes way for that?