Preview 2023 Elimination Final - Carlton vs Sydney Friday 8th Sept 7.50PM @ MCG

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …


IN: [PLAYERCARD]Patrick Cripps[/PLAYERCARD], [PLAYERCARD]Sam Docherty[/PLAYERCARD], [PLAYERCARD]Marc Pittonet[/PLAYERCARD]
OUT: [PLAYERCARD]Paddy Dow[/PLAYERCARD], Corey Durdin, [PLAYERCARD]Zac Fisher[/PLAYERCARD], 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

 

[Show_Me_The_Money]

If we win this it will be a remarkable turnaround from 10 weeks ago.

Even if we don’t I think the team can be proud of themselves.

Yes and no. We have shown we have what it takes. Would be a huge pity if we can't reproduce that on Friday night. We can go deep. I think everyone will be disappointed if we can't get over Sydney, especially when you consider what awaits us the following week. Melbourne or Collingwood at the MCG my lordy.

We still owe Melbourne for the 2000 Qualifying Final when we dominated all day but couldn't put them away. Still burns very very deep I can still hear all the MCC toffs singing the song as I leave the ground.

Collingwood would be even bigger.

It's imperative we win.

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

I'm not a gambler, but sportsbet odds are $1.50 to $2.60, in our favour.
We should comfortably win this week at the MCG with a close to full strength team, the following games will be challenging.

I'm totally confident that we'll play at least 2 finals.

 

[Show_Me_The_Money]

Really unsure about this, this we have the better team, better form but they have significant finals experience even as a young team.

We should win it easily but the players must be feeling the pressure of expectation so heavily and I think if we aren't prepared the nerves may be an issue.

There's none such thing as an easy win here. Sydney are professionals, they made last year's GF and have another year's maturity, as well as hitting form at the right time like us. Remember what they did to Melbourne in last year's first final at the G? They know what's required. And they will almost certainly bring it. We need to match their intensity AND make sure we take our chances to win this. Anything less and we're in for a nasty shock.

 

[thylacine60]

unlike last year's gf, we know the swannies won't be going away any time friday night - full commitment for four quarters is the only thing that will see us salute....

 

[TJohn]

And Salute We Will

 

[Aphrodite]

Aphrodite

You rang

you'll see, she'll be here shortly, probably trying on her latest delivery from chanel............

Funny you mention that.

Just got back from from DJ’s picking up my Chanel click & collect

 

[Aphrodite]

This is the only forum on the Internet where I am jealous that I am not much, much older. We have people on here saying they’ve watched every flag since 1968 and even went to most of them.

Yep those were the days.

 

[Ezayyak]

Yes and no. We have shown we have what it takes. Would be a huge pity if we can't reproduce that on Friday night. We can go deep. I think everyone will be disappointed if we can't get over Sydney, especially when you consider what awaits us the following week. Melbourne or Collingwood at the MCG my lordy.

We still owe Melbourne for the 2000 Qualifying Final when we dominated all day but couldn't put them away. Still burns very very deep I can still hear all the MCC toffs singing the song as I leave the ground.

Collingwood would be even bigger.

It's imperative we win.

They 2000 final still haunts me
41 points up, IIRC and we lost. Green kicking goals from everywhere.

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Really unsure about this, this we have the better team, better form but they have significant finals experience even as a young team.

We should win it easily but the players must be feeling the pressure of expectation so heavily and I think if we aren't prepared the nerves may be an issue.

comfortably, rather than easily.

 

[thylacine60]

Yep those were the days.

Well come on, tell.

 

[thylacine60]

They 2000 final still haunts me
41 points up, IIRC and we lost. Green kicking goals from everywhere.

there

 

[thylacine60]

was chaperoning a couple of kiwis who couldn't give a rats about the game, they just got drunker and stupider as my face got redder and redder.........

 

[Benaly28]

Best Father’s Day present.


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[JamisonRun40]

Usually I go into work on Mondays (which I hate) and go is it Friday yet. But this week I really want Friday to come quickly. I just want the baggers to have a fast start and not get caught napping. If the weather is going to be wet then I think that might be crucial, just my thoughts.
Is it Friday yet?

 

[JamisonRun40]

Random thought: I think there is needs to be a nail polish called 'Carlton Blue' because I had my nails done with navy and white but my sister thinks the navy looks black.

 

[thylacine60]

Random thought: I think there is needs to be a nail polish called 'Carlton Blue' because I had my nails done with navy and white but my sister thinks the navy looks black.

that's what I thought when I first saw eskie's..........

 

[WalshYouLegend]

Surely Ed Curnow is selected against Sydney as a final farewell and chair off to the loyal servant of the club (and reward getting to play a final after years).

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Surely Ed Curnow is selected against Sydney as a final farewell and chair off to the loyal servant of the club (and reward getting to play a final after years).

I don’t believe it will happen.

 

[WalshYouLegend]

I don’t believe it will happen.

Yeah I can see going either way, but if he is selected it will have to also be because he can play a role worthy of his inclusion (otherwise, yeah, may be too much to risk in a final). Would be nice if he can get something special recognition wise at end of match even if he doesn’t play.

 

[JamisonRun40]

I don't think Ed would want to be gifted a game unless he deserved it and I think he has. I would be happy for him to be the sub for his calmness and toughness.

 

[bigblueboy]

Surely Ed Curnow is selected against Sydney as a final farewell and chair off to the loyal servant of the club (and reward getting to play a final after years).

I love Ed. But if he is selected this week we are not serious.
He’s no chance.
Would be great to see him in the back of the Ute on GF day in front of Blues fans. What a send off that would be

 

[ESKIE]

that's what I thought when I first saw eskie's..........

Crap !!

AS IF FFS

 

[Aphrodite]

Yep those were the days.

Well come on, tell.

Those were the days my friend

We thought they'd never end

 

[thylacine60]

Crap !!

Long as they look navy in real life - you don't want people thinking you're a Pies chick......

 

[thylacine60]

Those were the days my friend

We thought they'd never end

You used to brag about how many times you'd seen the Blues win Grand Finals.....