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

[Aphrodite]

TEAM IS IN …


IN: Jordan Boyd, Jack Martin

21

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

26

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

 

[Kramer1]

You've dropped Kemp and Owies. I have Owies out too and think Kemp is a little down so I don't hate either (but don't think we will see either) but cannot have Cunningham in on form

On form that's fair...I just think with a smaller ground, and potentially greasy, it's more likely to suit DCs skillset.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

But fair and true. Both on huge coin. We are at the business end of the season. One or both really have to step it up for us to win. Preferably both. Both undeniably talented and up against a weaker defence than we've faced recently.

I have faith - feel the force!

 

[Cripptomaniac]

BigFooty.com.au

On the cusp of just giving them away so they don’t go to waste! Ticketmaster shut down re sell yesterday!
Might have to give them away out the front gate

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

That could not be right. Cunningham underperformed again while Motlop did well - not only would he be in front of Cunningham, he should be in front of Owies

It’s one game. It wouldn’t be surprising if the MC reverted to the side/setup they had for Swans when everyone was fit. Then Hollands over Motlop as sub is preferable given Blake and Doch carrying injuries.

(I’d pick Motlop personally)

 

[Dooky]

It’s worth remembering that the Lions got pantsed by both Hawthorn and Gold Coast not that long ago - both finished in the bottom 4.

They are not invincible by any stretch.

LFG Baggers!

 

[ItsAllAboutMe]

On the cusp of just giving them away so they don’t go to waste! Ticketmaster shut down re sell yesterday!
Might have to give them away out the front gate

If you post to Carlton footy on twitter or the offender cast boys I reckon they will have someone looking for tickets.

 

[Worm4]

Motlop ain't getting dropped. That's crazy talk.
If anything , McKay and Martin in
Kennedy and Cunningham out

 

[Cripptomaniac]

If you post to Carlton footy on twitter or the offender cast boys I reckon they will have someone looking for tickets.

Thank you, even though I’m not on twitter I’ll have a look into that. Appreciate it!

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

Thank you, even though I’m not on twitter I’ll have a look into that. Appreciate it!

Put them in the finals hub thread on this board if you haven’t already

 

[Stamos]

Cincotta, Weitering, Marchbank
Newman, McGovern, Saad
Acres, Cerra, Docherty
Martin, McKay, Cuningham
Fogarty, Curnow, Motlop

De Koning, Cripps, Walsh

Cottrell, Pittonett, Hewett, Kennedy, Hollands (s)

This is what I've emailed to Vossy.

I'd give my middle testicle for Jsos to get up, but it doesn't appear likely. I'm going to back Kennedy in after a blow out last week...I just feel his big body, strong mark, long hoof and accurate set shot are what's needed in finals, even if he isn't 100% aerobically.

Marchbank to Hipwood and McGovern to stand Rayner.

I'm oddly calm and confident about this one. I like that we are on the road after two hugely emotional weeks and can build some siege mentality, and I think quality ins will give a subliminal boost. Blues by 19.

I can't see us dropping Kemp in order to squeeze Kennedy in.
We're not going to be going in with only 6 backmen.

 

[Stamos]

That could not be right. Cunningham underperformed again while Motlop did well - not only would he be in front of Cunningham, he should be in front of Owies

Mots should definitely be in ahead of both of them.
Could see an argument for Cunners keeping his spot ahead of Owies, but Mots shouldn't be in the conversation for missing.

 

[jj1978]

Mots should definitely be in ahead of both of them.
Could see an argument for Cunners keeping his spot ahead of Owies, but Mots shouldn't be in the conversation for missing.

Motlop has done what Cunners and Owies haven't.. provided x-factor, whilst taking his chances cleanly (although outside of the 50 would be nice if he nailed his 15m passes).

 

[Kernafides]

Marchy on hipwood would be a mistake...he's an interceptor not a one on one defender. Owies and motlop have to start

 

[BlueBayou]

Had a dream we beat Brisbane last night

I'd prefer you had a dream we beat Brisvegas on Saturday.....

 

[BlueBayou]

Of course he was there...he had 30 plus seconds to get there. It's where any ruck in the competition would be.

so, you agree with me..?? not sure what your comment is about..

 

[F_therest]

Marchy on hipwood would be a mistake...he's an interceptor not a one on one defender. Owies and motlop have to start

So who would you put on Hipwood?

Marchy is clearly the best suited given Weitering will have to take Danniher.

 

[Just Kreuzing]

It’s worth remembering that the Lions got pantsed by both Hawthorn and Gold Coast not that long ago - both finished in the bottom 4.

They are not invincible by any stretch.

LFG Baggers!

Good call Dooky, hope you are right and hope all is well

 

[Kernafides]

I'm hanging my hat on us being battle hardened not banged up and them being a bit off with 1 game in 3 weeks.....go baggers

 

[Just Kreuzing]

So who would you put on Hipwood?

Marchy is clearly the best suited given Weitering will have to take Danniher.

Kemp to Hipwood

 

[BlueBayou]

Hes been a warrior.

But I'm talking about those browlow medal winning. 35 possession. 10 clearance. 2 goal. Dominations.

Saving it for the big dance!

Saving it for the Normie?
I'm sold.

 

[Kernafides]

So who would you put on Hipwood?

Marchy is clearly the best suited given Weitering will have to take Danniher.

I'd try McGovern or Kemp first...to my eye the speed to go with him

 

[ferrisb]

The actual belief that a coach would pick a weaker side than available to punish someone for looking elsewhere is quite simply laughable.

Yet Schache over Grundy...

 

[Beyond Blue]

Champion Data

Jacob Weitering has gone 15 games in a row with 3 or more intercept marks. A record for the AFL

He has been quite outstanding since the Swans game at the SCG. He and a Taylor are clearly the best key defenders in the league IMO. It’s an absolute disgrace that Wilkie got named ahead of him (both of them for that matter) in the All Australian team.

 

[carlton_99]

 

[F_therest]

Kemp to Hipwood

Don't like Kemp on Hipwood at all.

A number of forwards have gotten a hold of Kemp this year...just last week Joel Smith was too much for him. McStay. Lord.

Hipwood is over 2m tall...think he'll give Kemp a bath to be honest.