Preview 2023 Rd 22 Carlton vs Melbourne Saturday August 12 7:30M @ MCG

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …


NO. CHANGES.

AFL team selection: A three-year first

Carlton has named its team for Round 22.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Sam Docherty

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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

will play his 150th game in the Navy Blue guernsey - the jumper he grew up wearing as a supporter - as Carlton looks to continue its strong run of form from recent months.

Last weekend’s sub, Ed Curnow is the sole omission from the Round 22 team: he has been named as one of four emergencies alongside Jordan Boyd (now available after suspension), Sam Durdin

38

Sam Durdin

Age

28

Ht

199cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.7

2star

K

6.2

2star

HB

3.5

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

11.2

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.6

4star

and Josh Honey. One of those four will be named as sub an hour before the bounce.

Backs:	Alex Cincotta	Jacob Weitering	Adam Saad
Half-backs:	Nic Newman	Caleb Marchbank	Brodie Kemp
Centreline:	Blake Acres	Patrick Cripps	Oliver Hollands
Half-forwards:	Jack Martin	Tom De Koning	David Cuningham
Forwards:	Lachie Fogarty	Charlie Curnow	Matthew Owies
Followers:	Marc Pittonet	Sam Docherty	George Hewett
Interchange:	Matthew Cottrell	Paddy Dow	Zac Fisher
	Jesse Motlop
Emergencies:	Jordan Boyd	Ed Curnow	Sam Durdin
	Josh Honey

 

[LanceRomance]

First time since Round 7 2020 we have gone in unchanged

At least Robbie Gray isn't playing this time

 

[carlton_99]

At least Robbie Gray isn't playing this time

It's fine we have Plow

 

[Aphrodite]

Them …


INS – Oliver, Grundy
OUTS - Petty (inj.), Harmes (omitted), Hibberd (Round 21 sub, omitted)

 

[myblueroan]

INS – Oliver, Grundy
OUTS - Petty (inj.), Harmes (omitted), Hibberd (Round 21 sub, omitted)

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Harmes was in .
He was IN!!!!

( Going...)

 

[ESKIE]

Unchanged.. hmm

 

[Magical_EddieBetts]

I thought Boydy would come in, but I like it! Back the boys in and give them the confidence to get the job done and continue with our form!! Hopefully Boydy is the sub

 

[Red_man2008]

First unchanged lineup in nearly 3 years. First under Voss. Give the guys another weeks rest.

Let the players in play for their spot in potentially finals. Give Fish another crack at the defensive runner off HB. Pitto to get another game under his belt.

Selection v Gold Coast will be much tougher if they all perform again. How can you drop players that are in form.

 

[WalshYouLegend]

I’m very happy with the team changes this week. Should be a good match. Go Blues.

 

[Cowboyblues]

I like this unchanged “Carlton Lite” team we are putting out there.

Awesome to know what we have coming back in the next fortnight but an amazing opportunity for everyone in this 22 to make themselves very hard to drop.

Happy to see fish retain his spot. While teams will look to quell Saad as our springboard from half back, fisher can do what saad does offensively.
Dow gets another crack knowing his time may be short. Keep attacking and doing what HE does best.

Go blues. Get at them with nothing to lose and send shivers through the comp.

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

I can see a possibility if the weather forecast ends up being right and it being a slippery wet rainy day or/and night then this is the game i can see Ed being used as the sub, purely for the game conditions which enhances his contested/endurance style…

On a personal note I’d like to see Boyd as the SUB, the conditions leading into game time will most likely play a decisive factor with who wears the vest…

 

[Jeremias]

Unchanged. A very unfamiliar sight as a Carlton supporter!

No real issue with it either. No interest in rushing anyone back, we've been in really good form and can afford for them to recover well before easing them back in over the coming weeks.

A lot will support Boyd for the sub role and fair enough too but there's every chance we see Ed start with the green vest again. He was very good when he came on last week.

 

[myblueroan]

I can see a possibility if the weather forecast ends up being right and it’s been a slippery wet and or rainy day and night then this is the game i can see Ed being used as the sub, purely for the game conditions which enhances his contested/endurance style…

On a personal note I’d like to see Boyd as the SUB, the conditions leading into game time will most likely play a decisive factor with who wears the vest…

I think Ed is a great sub. Showed it last week.

 

[myblueroan]

Unchanged. A very unfamiliar sight as a Carlton supporter!

No real issue with it either. No interest in rushing anyone back, we've been in really good form and can afford for them to recover well before easing them back in over the coming weeks.

A lot will support Boyd for the sub role and fair enough too but there's every chance we see Ed start with the green vest again. He was very good when he came on last week.

Yep. Boyd will have his time. Something to be said for Ed's maturity and game experience. Hard to overlook how he ensured Charlie got a goal after he'd been shut down all game. .
Ps. New badge is striking!

 

[sbwan]

I can see a possibility if the weather forecast ends up being right and it’s been a slippery wet and or rainy day and night then this is the game i can see Ed being used as the sub, purely for the game conditions which enhances his contested/endurance style…

On a personal note I’d like to see Boyd as the SUB, the conditions leading into game time will most likely play a decisive factor with who wears the vest…

If I recall correctly, Boyd had a brilliant game in the wet last year against Richmond.

 

[bigblueboy]

I like the message it sends to go in unchanged.
Surprised Boyd wasn’t selected as a wet night and their small/medium forwards pose the biggest threat.

 

[rf04]

I don’t mind the idea of a non match fit Oliver playing instead of a match hardened alternative….could even be a liability for them…..or ……..he could go full freak and play a blinder. Banking on the former.

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

If I recall correctly, Boyd had a brilliant game in the wet last year against Richmond.

Yes he did, forgot about that

 

[Jeremias]

I don’t mind the idea of a non match fit Oliver playing instead of a match hardened alternative….could even be a liability for them…..or ……..he could go full freak and play a blinder. Banking on the former.

I agree. He's a star obviously but he hasn't played a game of AFL footy in just under 3 months. He's not going to be fully match fit.

He'll bring the heat early because his contested work is elite, but I'm very interested to see what they do with him as the game goes on.

 

[Benaly28]

First unchanged lineup in nearly 3 years. First under Voss. Give the guys another weeks rest.

Let the players in play for their spot in potentially finals. Give Fish another crack at the defensive runner off HB. Pitto to get another game under his belt.

Selection v Gold Coast will be much tougher if they all perform again. How can you drop players that are in form.

Yep.Should we ‘rest’ some players next week to make way for Cerra/Walsh/Gov etc.Especially if we win?

Lots to ponder next week.


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[LanceRomance]

You'll think Clayton Oliver

13

Clayton Oliver

Age

27

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

was James hird or something.... missing a very specific amount of time with an obfuscated injury slotting straight back in to the senior side.

 

[Benaly28]

Just once I’d like to take on a top team with an assemblance of a healthy list.


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[Benaly28]

Rain is forecast from the middle of the day,who knows who that favours.


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[AlecDuncan]

Hmm. Durdin and Honey emergencies? A few under a cloud perhaps.

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

Don't mind an unchanged team after the run we've had. Back the boys in who did it last week.
We're not rushing anyone back. We can afford to drop this one anyway (obviously a win is better), then hopefully bring a few back next week for the run home.

 

[HarryFlashman]

Rain is forecast from the middle of the day,who knows who that favours.


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Us, battle hardened & fit.
A lot of our players have played in absolute shit mud pit conditions (anyone who been in VFL) will be an advantage & we should come home stronger