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

 

[HarryFlashman]

Could do worse than have a Blue heeler as the Club's second mascot...love 'em - especially when they have a touch of ranga hair mixed in with the blue greys.

Now that’s animal with some mongrel, loyal as hell, fearless & take a chunk out of u the moment u stopping paying attention

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

I hate them so much, the mere chance of them being premiers makes me want to be sick. There are two things I go into every year hoping for is, Carlton to be premiers and for Collingwood to get nowhere near it. The opportunity is great, as long as we win. If we played Collingwood and somehow lost to them I think I'd need to go into hiding for the next ten years at least

No need to fear Gab, we don't lose to them in grannys.

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

Bizarre choice Owies sub.

Not sure what he might provide late in a third or fourth quarter when you’d think fresh legs is what is needed,I think we good for goal kickers.

Just a quirky decision.


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I kind of agree. All I can think of is that Owies maybe is considered the stiffest of those who have been dropped. Fiftieth game as well, may give him extra confidence.

 

[Soapy V]

I understand Owies as sub. Like Ginnivan last night.

Can come in when we need goals late and we have Doc Cottrell Fogarty who can go mid to even defence

He can inject some energy so all good

 

[Rustica]

I feel sick

 

[zeggie]

Maybe the real grand final is the friends we made along the way.

 

[ctwenty1]

Would have preferred for them to be no prospect of winning a flag this year, very disappointing that they are still in it. Would have much preferred to be playing GWS if we make it through. I also think that if we don't. Brisbane won't beat them here.

Couldn’t agree more. Brisbane will choke in the GF if they get passed us today

 

[dlchatfield]

I'm at North Lakes, still some wind gusts, but will abate throughout the day.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Pre-match rev up sorted.

 

[Sinjin Smith]

Sinjin Jnr and I are already a nervous wreck. Brissie's transition and skill could really cut us up. We made some dreadful skill errors against Melbourne that we got away with, Brissie will punish us if we repeat. I reckon our best performance of the year was against Port Adelaide, if we can replicate that type of performance then we are in with a shot. Fast, clean passages of play, monster them at the stoppage and for the love of god no bombing into the forward line. Change the angles and look for the best option, don't just kick to a pack with Charlie and/or Harry.

Walshy to run them into the ground, Cerra dishing off with smarts and Crippa and Hewett to provide the muscle.

 

[AndyLucimitis]

Owies sub

Doesn’t make sense. I had heard it was Kennedy on Thursday night but I know you get good mail.

Can’t work this one out - one position player as a sub ?? Cunners would make more sense.


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[Sinjin Smith]

Demons tried it.
If they focussed on winning the game, maybe they'd be playing this week instead.

The Demons mindset for last week was as unprofessional as you can get. Was so happy we popped them. They were too caught up with the whole Brayshaw/Maynard incident and tried to use aggression against us and it backfired spectacularly. **** Goodwin and **** the Dee's, bunch of entitled twats.

 

[The King!]

Good luck, enjoy the day and hopefully the win tonight, enjoy the way the Blues play.

 

[Aphrodite]

B. E. L. I. E. V. E.

 

[passmark]

Sinjin Jnr and I are already a nervous wreck. Brissie's transition and skill could really cut us up. We made some dreadful skill errors against Melbourne that we got away with, Brissie will punish us if we repeat. I reckon our best performance of the year was against Port Adelaide, if we can replicate that type of performance then we are in with a shot. Fast, clean passages of play, monster them at the stoppage and for the love of god no bombing into the forward line. Change the angles and look for the best option, don't just kick to a pack with Charlie and/or Harry.

Walshy to run them into the ground, Cerra dishing off with smarts and Crippa and Hewett to provide the muscle.

If it makes you feel better the four ins (if u count Hollands starting) are some of our best field kicks. Harry not so much at goals but elsewhere.

All comes down to pressure.
We need to dial it up to 11 when we don’t have it. Everyone can kick well with enough time.

 

[passmark]

Doesn’t make sense. I had heard it was Kennedy on Thursday night but I know you get good mail.

Can’t work this one out - one position player as a sub ?? Cunners would make more sense.


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Of the sub candidates Owies has the best form by some distance.
Makes a lot of sense.

 

[Michael Jezz]

Enjoy the day. Suck in its fumes. To the victor the spoils. C'arn the Blues

 

[lilJeffyG]

They will give it a massive shake but I think Collingwood…just


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I feel sick

We all feel sick,.cause we care so much.
Embrace it, who knows when we will be back here next.

 

[Accidental genius]

If we win today - we win the cup.

Well we’re not letting the filth win that’s for sure…

 

[JuddgementDay]

I would still prefer Kemp as Sub, he gives us much more flexibility

 

[Benaly28]

I understand Owies as sub. Like Ginnivan last night.

Can come in when we need goals late and we have Doc Cottrell Fogarty who can go mid to even defence

He can inject some energy so all good

Still think we need a runner especially at the Gabba.


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[Brezsa]

So far the finals have averaged only 21 goals a game (with one outlier of 30 goals, back to that in a second)

So that’s 6 of 7 finals being tight & contested with goals being at a premium.

I feel this suites Carlton perfectly (also suited Melbourne but they are gone now). We are the best contested team left. So if tonight can continue that trend, I believe we will win.

The issue is the outlier, that 30 goal game was Brisbane & Port. Was that more Brisbane? It was it Port? Probably a combination of both as Port second match was also over the finals average with 22 goals scored.

Last week was 2 teams that play similarly & Carlton played it better longer. Today is 2 teams with contrasting styles, Carlton will want the contest, Brisbane will want to open it up. Whoever gets the style they want wins.

Contested ball wins finals footy, historically & based on the numbers. So will this be an outlier or follow the trend? I think we know early

Also statistically since the pre finals bye 1 in every 2 of the teams who get the week off lose. So if that trend continues. Brisbane has to lose as Collingwood already won

 

[gbatman]

Owies sub

Makes so much sense, good goal kicker, will release Docherty into the middle if him playing forward is true. Also knows how to find space and get out the back, with tired legs, him doing that could result in goals.

 

[I bleed Blue]

FACT, had my first hole in one, EVER. Stick that in the old omen pipe.
Given tonight at the pub as a reward. Apologies in advance.

Congratulations mate! Unreal. Must have felt unbelievable.

 

[tarczonandjane]

Makes so much sense, good goal kicker, will release Docherty into the middle if him playing forward is true. Also knows how to find space and get out the back, with tired legs, him doing that could result in goals.

This.