Venue: Etihad Stadium at 1:10pm AEST
Last 5 times:
R8, 2015, Geelong 22.8 (140) d Carlton 9.9 (63) at Etihad Stadium
R21, 2014, Geelong 11.16 (82) d Carlton 11.10 (76) at Etihad Stadium
R12, 2014, Geelong 16.11 (107) d Carlton 15.12 (102) at Etihad Stadium
R3, 2013, Geelong 18.11 (119) d Carlton 15.13 (103) at Etihad Stadium
R11, 2012, Geelong 14.13 (97) d Carlton 11.19 (85) at Etihad Stadium
Top SC scorers from last match:
Carlton: Simpson 149, Murphy 95, Docherty 84
Geelong: Blicavs 134, Guthrie 121, Hawkins 119, Caddy 113
INs/OUTs
Carlton
In: Casboult, Kreuzer
Out: Gorringe (Om.), Jones (Om.)
Geelong
In: Lonergan, Kolodjashnij, Smedts
Out: Daniel Menzel (Soreness), Horlin-Smith (Om.), Bews (Om.)
Game notes: Carlton’s winning ways came to an abrupt end at the hands of the Kangaroos last week. Without Kreuzer and Casboult they broke down across half forward and couldn’t find an avenue to goal.
Facing Geelong today, scoring isn’t about to become any easier. Fresh from an embarrassing loss to the Pies, the Cats will be fired up to redeem themselves. Dangerfield and Selwood rarely play consecutive poor games and will try and put the young Blues to the sword early.
Let’s see how well baby Diesel and co. can stand up to the challenge.
The 6 Points
1. Geelong thrashed Carlton from start to finish the last time they played, in round eight last season. The Cats kicked six goals to two in the first quarter and 16 to seven after quarter-time. Jordan Murdoch had a career-best game, finishing with 26 disposals and four goals. It was Mick Malthouse’s last game as Carlton coach.
2. The Cats are the No.1-ranked team for marks inside 50, averaging 16.9. Powerhouse forward Tom Hawkins is the best player in the AFL for marks inside 50 with 33.
3. Geelong has dominated Carlton recently, winning the past seven matches. The Blues have not won since round five, 2010, at the MCG.
4. This will be a battle of the two best clearance players in 2016. Carlton’s Patrick Cripps leads with 69, two ahead of Geelong skipper Joel Selwood on 67.
5. Carlton’s record against Geelong at Etihad Stadium is terrible – 14 contests for 14 losses. There have been some heavy defeats, including six by more than 50 points.
6. Two of Geelong’s stars are in the top 10 of the AFL Player Rankings. Patrick Dangerfield is at No. 2 with 651.2 points and skipper Joel Selwood 10th with 549.3. Captain Marc Murphy is the Blues’ best at No. 60 with 436.3.
Thommo’s Tip: Geelong by 45 points
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Late Change: C Byrne (corked calf) replaced in selected side by D Gorringe.
Decisions. Decisions.
Who to Captain?
TU: Danger
TD: Pendles
The Cats have made a late change with Tom Ruggles out of the side due to an eye infection. Replaced by Jordan Murdoch. #AFLBluesCats
Was feeling very smug about my Tech League, which had Ruggles covering for Byrne covering for Laird.
Could possibly go Byrne back into Adams, but think I’ll cop the donut.
Hmm… Billie Smedts a 190K defender.
Or anyone know anything about Thomas Cole?
Cole has been tearing up the WAFl, but I’d wait for him to play2
No can do Matteo. He’s in!
I’m playing you in the Tech League this week Chips, and if it’s any consolation I brought in Brand for Ruggles last week to cover a donut (which did not eventuate when Ruggles was a late in), then brought in Sam Collins for the dropped Brand this week, only to see Byrne be the late out!
FFS Laird, get back on the park already.
My (s)T.Ruggles are over. Welcome Thomas Cole, whoever you are.
Sorry for the late trade Chillo. All the best!
An eye infection! That’s one of the weirdest outs I’ve seen for a while.
And another….
DEF: Shaw, Simpson, Rance, Laird, AMT, Adams, Brown, Ruggles
Adams to Docherty
TU: Save a trade
TD: Go for it and leave $33K in the bank
Thanks guys
I’d wait. Docherty is at the top of his price cycle, and Adams could maybe make more money.
Tu danger c
Td nic nat c
Off topic, but someone on twitter asked about Thomas Cole who is due to make his debut for WC today. Glad i googled the lad – could be a handy D/M 117,300 pick up prior to the byes (assuming he keeps his spot)
Great write up and video clips of him playing / interviewing http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-11-24/pick-36-tom-cole
Described as being a bit like Kade Simpson coming out of defence whilst the very confident lad describes himself as being a bit like Shaun Burgoyne. Look forward to seeing this lad play today & hope he does enough to keep his spot.
Anyone been following him in the WAFL?
Oh no, took the C off Danger onto Kennedy at the last minute for an edge. He’s going bananas
I took the C off Priddis and gave it too Danger.
Bit premature in my anguish there but he still pulled out a solid score. Jeez the Cats are woeful right now..
Off-topic guys,
Very happy I risked the VC with Gawn as he went bananas with 150+ against a ruckless Port, however the problem here is that while I want to take his score, I’ll have to take Petracca’s 51 (which isn’t that bad for a rookie score) and move J.Smith to the bench, in order to secure double points with Gawn (using MacPherson as my C loophole).
Unless I decide to put the C on Pendles and play J.Smith, hence missing out Gawn’s VC score.
What do you reckon coaches?
T/U – Don’t be silly, double Gawn’s VC points and cop Petracca’s 51
T/D – Risk it all with Pendles C and J.Smith on field at M8
Yep, got to take Petracca’s score mate. Any loss on J.Smith over Petrecca will be compensated by doubling Gawn’s.
Ps, your same issue was why i wasted VC on friday night. Bloody knew Gawn was going to go well, but did not want to get forced into DBJ, Petrecca or Kennedy who were E loopholes – wish i did after Gawn’s score rather than Parker’s!
Collingwood v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST
NO LATE CHANGES
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Collingwood: Jack Crisp, Brayden Maynard, Ben Crocker, Adam Oxley
Western Bulldogs: Mitch Wallis, Josh Dunkley, Shane Biggs, Caleb Daniel
Bizarre that Murphy appears to be done for the day after what looked like an inconsequential injury – seemed to be able to run around OK in the rooms but apparently failed a fitness test.
I’m sorry (and I’ll happily cop it from the Carlton faithful) but as skipper, and with the game on the line I’d like to at least see Murphy give it a decent crack…..wouldn’t see Hodge or Selwood pack it in so quickly.
I currently have the VC on Dangerfield who I know is going well but it will also mean I have to take Kerridge’s score.
I can put the C on Pendlebury which will mean that I have to take Cox’s score.
T/U VC on Dangerfield etc
T/D C on Pendlebury etc
Can someone kindly put the score on? Thanking you
HT
Blues: 10.4 (64) leading Cats: 6.8 (44)
Blues:
4 Bryce Gibbs 89
15 Sam Docherty 69
35 Ed Curnow 68
33 Andrejs Everitt 61
1 Andrew Walker 49
42 Zach Tuohy 47
6 Kade Simpson 46
27 Dennis Armfield 43
9 Patrick Cripps 40
37 Daniel Gorringe 36
13 Jed Lamb 34
20 Lachie Plowman 34
46 Matthew Wright 29
8 Matthew Kreuzer 28
39 Dale Thomas 26
41 Levi Casboult 24
43 Simon White 20
11 Sam Kerridge 15
17 Sam Rowe 12
3 Marc Murphy 11
23 Jacob Weitering 8
19 Liam Sumner 2
Cats:
35 Patrick Dangerfield 64
1 Rhys Stanley 63
22 Mitch Duncan 58
3 Jimmy Bartel 57
29 Cameron Guthrie 48
26 Tom Hawkins 48
25 Lachie Henderson 47
44 Corey Enright 43
4 Andrew Mackie 33
2 Billie Smedts 28
28 Cory Gregson 27
14 Joel Selwood 27
9 Zac Smith 27
23 Josh Caddy 25
46 Mark Blicavs 25
7 Harry Taylor 24
21 Jordan Murdoch 22
32 Steven Motlop 21
11 Darcy Lang 20
8 Jake Kolodjashnij 20
39 Shane Kersten 18
13 Tom Lonergan 18
3/4 time – Blues: 13.6 (84) v Cats: 9.11 (65)
BLUES:
4 Bryce Gibbs 109
15 Sam Docherty 98
33 Andrejs Everitt 88
35 Ed Curnow 81
42 Zach Tuohy 80
27 Dennis Armfield 72
1 Andrew Walker 71
20 Lachie Plowman 59
9 Patrick Cripps 57
6 Kade Simpson 56
46 Matthew Wright 55
37 Daniel Gorringe 54
39 Dale Thomas 49
43 Simon White 47
13 Jed Lamb 46
11 Sam Kerridge 45
23 Jacob Weitering 44
8 Matthew Kreuzer 44
41 Levi Casboult 29
17 Sam Rowe 24
3 Marc Murphy 11
19 Liam Sumner 2
CATS:
3 Jimmy Bartel 89
1 Rhys Stanley 88
25 Lachie Henderson 86
35 Patrick Dangerfield 83
22 Mitch Duncan 77
44 Corey Enright 68
29 Cameron Guthrie 66
14 Joel Selwood 57
9 Zac Smith 53
23 Josh Caddy 51
26 Tom Hawkins 51
4 Andrew Mackie 50
2 Billie Smedts 46
28 Cory Gregson 43
7 Harry Taylor 43
46 Mark Blicavs 40
39 Shane Kersten 34
13 Tom Lonergan 34
21 Jordan Murdoch 31
11 Darcy Lang 30
8 Jake Kolodjashnij 21
32 Steven Motlop 17
Has Simpson given away some 50s??? 75% de.
Selwood?? Well tagged? Or just out of form?
Well done to the blues just more hungrier
Great win by Carlton, 2 men down and showed a lot of guts to get up. Supporters would be rapped in that effort.
The mighty Blues!!!!
Brought Docherty in this week
FULL TIME
Carlton: 16.8 (104)
Geelong: 12.13 (85)
BLUES:
4 Bryce Gibbs 137
35 Ed Curnow 122
15 Sam Docherty 121
33 Andrejs Everitt 111
42 Zach Tuohy 96
27 Dennis Armfield 93
1 Andrew Walker 92
9 Patrick Cripps 84
6 Kade Simpson 82
43 Simon White 82
46 Matthew Wright 74
37 Daniel Gorringe 72
8 Matthew Kreuzer 70
20 Lachie Plowman 68
11 Sam Kerridge 60
39 Dale Thomas 58
23 Jacob Weitering 56
13 Jed Lamb 56
41 Levi Casboult 36
17 Sam Rowe 35
3 Marc Murphy 12
19 Liam Sumner 2
CATS:
35 Patrick Dangerfield 122
3 Jimmy Bartel 106
22 Mitch Duncan 106
1 Rhys Stanley 104
25 Lachie Henderson 100
29 Cameron Guthrie 96
44 Corey Enright 93
14 Joel Selwood 79
26 Tom Hawkins 76
28 Cory Gregson 71
23 Josh Caddy 69
9 Zac Smith 65
7 Harry Taylor 63
4 Andrew Mackie 59
2 Billie Smedts 55
8 Jake Kolodjashnij 50
21 Jordan Murdoch 50
46 Mark Blicavs 50
13 Tom Lonergan 50
39 Shane Kersten 43
11 Darcy Lang 35
32 Steven Motlop 26