Preview 2024 Rd 13 Carlton vs Essendon Sunday 9th June 7:20PM @ MCG

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …

1 change

IN: Corey Durdin
OUT: Orazio Fantasia (AC joint sprain)

AFL team selection: Blues go like for like

Carlton has made one change for Sunday night's clash with Essendon.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Backs:	Brodie Kemp	Jacob Weitering	Lachie Cowan
Half-backs:	Adam Saad	Mitch McGovern	Nic Newman
Centreline:	Ollie Hollands	Patrick Cripps	Blake Acres
Half-forwards:	Zac Williams	Charlie Curnow	Alex Cincotta
Forwards:	Elijah Hollands	Harry McKay	Matthew Owies
Followers:	Tom De Koning	Sam Walsh	Matthew Kennedy
Interchange from:	Jordan Boyd	Jack Carroll	Corey Durdin
	Lachie Fogarty	George Hewett
Emergencies:	Jaxon Binns	Caleb Marchbank	Jesse Motlop

 

[Opium]

Motlop for Fanta if he plays decent in the VFL. Aside from that unchanged.

Thought Fantasia had alot of nearly moments last night. You can feel it starting to turn for him the more continuity he gets. I thought he ran hard all night and dropped back in defence on numerous occasions to help out. Positive signs I thought.

 

[Coona Blues]

Bombers’ bubble about to burst, spectacularly.

Too early to call possible changes. Carroll, Motlop, Durdin and maybe Marchbank can stake a claim, and Pitto would be close if TDK is a bit sore.

Probably only Fantasia and Hewett looked in possible need of a rest.

 

[BigFrizz36]

Another good coaching effort from Vossy.

He seems to be growing into the job. Has always had the runs on the board, been a good media performer and had the trust of the players.

That's a great starting point. He's getting a bit more strategic now. It's not just our best is better than your best, it's let's take away a few of your weapons and our best will be significantly better than your best.

Great appointment at the outset and there is no reason that he won't coach our great club for a long time.

 

[Ezayyak]

This will actually be a good game. The bombers have been playing a decent brand of team footy.

 

[Accidental genius]

This will actually be a good game. The bombers have been playing a decent brand of team footy.

Yeah should be a cracking game…huge crowd….can’t wait

 

[Bryce Bubbles]

Bombers’ bubble about to burst, spectacularly.

Too early to call possible changes. Carroll, Motlop, Durdin and maybe Marchbank can stake a claim, and Pitto would be close if TDK is a bit sore.

Probably only Fantasia and Hewett looked in possible need of a rest.

I can tell you something for nothing...
Durdin is barely vfl standard and has shown **** all...
Marchbank...liability...yes all the players love him and rate him but not needed currently
Motlop can spend another week or two in the vfl

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Bombers’ bubble about to burst, spectacularly.

Too early to call possible changes. Carroll, Motlop, Durdin and maybe Marchbank can stake a claim, and Pitto would be close if TDK is a bit sore.

Probably only Fantasia and Hewett looked in possible need of a rest.

Hypothetically, if Cerra, Martin, Pitto and Mots were all fit and available...who would make way from last nights team?

Only 2 changes for me.

Cerra > Carroll

Martin > Fanta

sub. George

 

[David Sylvian]

Wouldn’t surprise me if this was moved to a prime time Saturday or Friday night MCG

 

[Franc de Borges]

Wouldn’t surprise me if this was moved to a prime time Saturday or Friday night MCG

Are you for real?

 

[juzza316]

Wouldn’t surprise me if this was moved to a prime time Saturday or Friday night MCG

And what will they do with the other games currently on Friday and Saturday night?

 

[David Sylvian]

Are you for real?

Oops my bad, forgot about the long weekend

 

[Accidental genius]

Just realised this is a sundy night game

Prolly good for the team…Need the extra days I guess

 

[Benaly28]

Sam Walsh

18

Sam Walsh

Age

24

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.1

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

3.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.2

5star

K

15.4

5star

HB

10.8

5star

M

6.0

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

4.8

5star

said it perfectly:

“Redemption “


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[marcmurphy3]

Hypothetically, if Cerra, Martin, Pitto and Mots were all fit and available...who would make way from last nights team?

Only 2 changes for me.

Cerra > Carroll

Martin > Fanta

sub. George

I think that's right except I would put Kennedy sub, not George.

 

[THEYSEEMEROLLIN]

In the Fox Footy interview after last night's game, Walshy seemed pretty determined to destroy * next week. Said last year's result still burns and they are keen to square up. I'm beyond excited to see how this translates out on the field. Hoping we go full beast mode on these 'media darling' flogs ...

 

[BigFrizz36]

Just realised this is a sundy night game

Prolly good for the team…Need the extra days I guess

Holiday weekend so it is now a full on marquee game. Big freeze are doing something on the night as well. I think that the MCG sold out as well. Sadly it's our away game this year.

 

[Accidental genius]

Holiday weekend so it is now a full on marquee game. Big freeze are doing something on the night as well. I think that the MCG sold out as well. Sadly it's our away game this year.

Ok that should be a great weekend then - forgot about the kings birthday

 

[ESKIE]

bring IT on…. Smash these pretenders


No changes

 

[Sam The Doc]

This will actually be a good game. The bombers have been playing a decent brand of team footy.

Possibly but hopefully not. Thought they were ordinary against the tigers last week.

 

[David Sylvian]

And what will they do with the other games currently on Friday and Saturday night?

Jog on Juzza

 

[Lukeblueboy]

The only change I’d possibly consider, is if mots has a really good game then him for fanta.
Otherwise I’d leave the team unchanged

 

[skadoosh]

In the Fox Footy interview after last night's game, Walshy seemed pretty determined to destroy * next week. Said last year's result still burns and they are keen to square up. I'm beyond excited to see how this translates out on the field. Hoping we go full beast mode on these 'media darling' flogs ...

Walsh will get 35 touches and a goal. And 10 tackles.

 

[bigm386]

I think we will smack the drug cheats and it won't even be close.

They have essentially beaten noone or gotten teams at a good time and need to be shown they are a bottom 8 side with a soft draw.

 

[Jatz]

10 days break should have everyone cherry ripe for this game.

The scum haven't been playing as well as their ladder position would suggest.

Hoping for an absolute mauling.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Thought Fantasia had alot of nearly moments last night. You can feel it starting to turn for him the more continuity he gets. I thought he ran hard all night and dropped back in defence on numerous occasions to help out. Positive signs I thought.

Fantasia last two games 10 disposals in each.
Might not seem much but looking at career averages
Fantasia 12.5
Owies 8.85
Motlop 9.36
Durdin 8.0