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CibbuanoElimination Final Preview: Brisbane v Carlton
September 4th 2009 15:32
VENUE and TIME: The Gabba, Saturday 5 September, 7.30pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 36, Brisbane Lions 14, Carlton 22
LAST TIME: Carlton 16.16 (112) def Brisbane Lions 16.10 (106), Round 11 2009 at The Gabba
IN FINALS: Brisbane 2, Carlton 2
RECENT HISTORY: Carlton has won its past three matches against Brisbane including the past two clashes between these two sides at the Gabba.
FORM: Brisbane bounced back from a less than impressive month of football which saw them yield only one win with victories over Port Adelaide and Sydney in the final two rounds of the home-and-away season to secure a home final. Carlton’s four game winning streak came to and end when they were thumped to the tune of 72 points by a red-hot Adelaide side at Etihad Stadium last Saturday.
MEDICAL ROOM: Brisbane welcomes back bookends Daniel Merrett and Daniel Bradshaw from hamstring and quad injuries respectively while star midfielder Simon Black and creative defender Josh Drummond will play despite suffering injuries in the win over the Swans. Promising young ruckmen Matthew Leuenberger (knee) and Jed Adcock (knee) are highly unlikely to play again this season while Bart McCulloch quad), Pat Garner (knee), Jamie Charman (ankle), Albert Proud (foot) and Joel Tippett (back) are out for the year. For the Blues, Jordon Bannister (hamstring) and Mark Austin (groin) will miss another week while Richard Hadley (broken arm) will only play again in 2009 if Brett Ratten’s men progress deep into September. The season is over for Michael Jamison (groin), Rhys O’Keeffe (osteitis pubis), Luke Stanton (back), Mitch Robinson (foot) and Jarrad Waite (knee).
KEY MATCH-UPS: Cheynee Stiller vs. Chris Judd
Judd may have had 23 possessions against the Crows but he wasn’t his usual damaging self.
The Blues skipper knows what it takes to win finals, having won a flag with West Coast and he will be keen to put in a big performance on Saturday night.
The 2004 Brownlow medallist was instrumental in his side’s win over Brisbane in round 11 with 28 disposals, one goal and seven inside 50’s.
Shutting down the drive Judd provides through the middle of the ground will be a key for the Lions if they are going to have any hope of containing a Carlton side that has the third most potent forward line in the AFL.
Stiller has been a solid performer in a tagging role this season and will most likely be given the unenviable task of trying to quell Judd’s influence.
Brisbane will need Stiller to be switched on defensively all night and apply relentless pressure otherwise Judd will continually break the lines and deliver the football lace out to Brendan Fevola and co.
Brett Thornton vs. Jonathan Brown
Brown looms as the main danger man for Carlton given that he has booted 27 goals in his past five matches against the Blues.
The Brisbane skipper was dangerous against Sydney but he failed to capitalise, booting a wasteful 3.6 - the Lions will need him to make the most of his chances and help them apply early scoreboard pressure.
Thornton is Carlton’s most experienced defender and will most likely be given first crack at Brown in what will be a crucial match up in determining the outcome of this contest.
It is vital for the Blues that they apply immense pressure all over the ground otherwise Brown will feast on plenty of quality supply from the likes of Simon Black, Luke Power and NAB Rising Star winner Daniel Rich.
Aaron Joseph vs. Simon Black
Black was his side’s most influential midfielder in the clash between these two teams earlier in the year with a game-high 33 disposals, one goal and five inside 50’s.
The 2002 Brownlow medallist is damaging with his ability to win the football at the stoppages and use it cleanly by hand and foot.
Limiting his influence in the middle will be a key for the Blues if they are going to prevent Brown and Bradshaw from receiving silver service.
Joseph has been a revelation as a tagger in his debut season and looms as the obvious candidate to tag Black.
The Blues youngster is a traditional midfield stopper in the sense that he isn’t overly concerned with winning his fair share of the football - he has averaged 11 possessions in 22 appearances.
With this in mind, Black will need his teammates to block for him at the stoppages if he is going to have a meaningful impact on the contest.
Daniel Merrett vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola was the difference between these two sides in the round 11 clash, booting eight goals to lift his side to a thrilling six-point victory.
The Blues spearhead is currently in top form and will need to be contained if the Lions are going to progress further in the finals.
Merrett is Brisbane’s best one-on-one defender and will line-up on Fevola in what will be yet another pivotal duel.
Fevola is at his best when he is leading into space so don’t be surprised if Brisbane uses Drummond as a loose man in defence to clog up the space in which he leads into.
VERDICT: Carlton has the class in the midfield to cause Brisbane a number of headaches but their defence which leaked 27.14 last weekend is a concern. The Lions are undefeated in 11 finals at the Gabba and we expect them to maintain that perfect record with Brown and Bradshaw likely to dominate. Lions by 23 points.
BRISBANE LIONS v CARLTON
BRISBANE LIONS
B: Ashley McGrath, Daniel Merrett, Josh Drummond
HB: Joel Patfull, Jason Roe, Joel Macdonald
C: Jared Brennan, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
HF: Michael Rischitelli, Jonathan Brown, James Polkinghorne
F: Sam Sheldon, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power
Foll: Mitch Clark, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman
I/C: Scott Harding, Matt Austin, Travis Johnstone, Jack Redden
Emg: Tim Notting, James Hawksley, Rhan Hooper
In: Merrett, Bradshaw
Out: Lachlan Henderson, James Hawksley
CARLTON
B: Dennis Armfield, Paul Bower, Bret Thornton
HB: Jordan Russell, Andrew Walker, Simon Wiggins
C: Heath Scotland, Aaron Joseph, Nick Stevens
HF: Marc Murphy, Cameron Cloke, Kade Simpson
F: Jeff Garlett, Brendan Fevola, Eddie Betts
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Bryce Gibbs
I/C: Andrew Carrazzo, Shaun Grigg, Shaun Hampson, Ryan Houlihan
Emg: Steven Browne, Setanta O’hAilpin, Chris Yarran
In: Cloke, Betts, Garlett, Grigg
Out: Steven Browne, Chris Johnson, Setanta O'hAilpin, Chris Yarran
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 36, Brisbane Lions 14, Carlton 22
LAST TIME: Carlton 16.16 (112) def Brisbane Lions 16.10 (106), Round 11 2009 at The Gabba
IN FINALS: Brisbane 2, Carlton 2
RECENT HISTORY: Carlton has won its past three matches against Brisbane including the past two clashes between these two sides at the Gabba.
FORM: Brisbane bounced back from a less than impressive month of football which saw them yield only one win with victories over Port Adelaide and Sydney in the final two rounds of the home-and-away season to secure a home final. Carlton’s four game winning streak came to and end when they were thumped to the tune of 72 points by a red-hot Adelaide side at Etihad Stadium last Saturday.
MEDICAL ROOM: Brisbane welcomes back bookends Daniel Merrett and Daniel Bradshaw from hamstring and quad injuries respectively while star midfielder Simon Black and creative defender Josh Drummond will play despite suffering injuries in the win over the Swans. Promising young ruckmen Matthew Leuenberger (knee) and Jed Adcock (knee) are highly unlikely to play again this season while Bart McCulloch quad), Pat Garner (knee), Jamie Charman (ankle), Albert Proud (foot) and Joel Tippett (back) are out for the year. For the Blues, Jordon Bannister (hamstring) and Mark Austin (groin) will miss another week while Richard Hadley (broken arm) will only play again in 2009 if Brett Ratten’s men progress deep into September. The season is over for Michael Jamison (groin), Rhys O’Keeffe (osteitis pubis), Luke Stanton (back), Mitch Robinson (foot) and Jarrad Waite (knee).
KEY MATCH-UPS: Cheynee Stiller vs. Chris Judd
Judd may have had 23 possessions against the Crows but he wasn’t his usual damaging self.
The Blues skipper knows what it takes to win finals, having won a flag with West Coast and he will be keen to put in a big performance on Saturday night.
The 2004 Brownlow medallist was instrumental in his side’s win over Brisbane in round 11 with 28 disposals, one goal and seven inside 50’s.
Shutting down the drive Judd provides through the middle of the ground will be a key for the Lions if they are going to have any hope of containing a Carlton side that has the third most potent forward line in the AFL.
Stiller has been a solid performer in a tagging role this season and will most likely be given the unenviable task of trying to quell Judd’s influence.
Brisbane will need Stiller to be switched on defensively all night and apply relentless pressure otherwise Judd will continually break the lines and deliver the football lace out to Brendan Fevola and co.
Brett Thornton vs. Jonathan Brown
Brown looms as the main danger man for Carlton given that he has booted 27 goals in his past five matches against the Blues.
The Brisbane skipper was dangerous against Sydney but he failed to capitalise, booting a wasteful 3.6 - the Lions will need him to make the most of his chances and help them apply early scoreboard pressure.
Thornton is Carlton’s most experienced defender and will most likely be given first crack at Brown in what will be a crucial match up in determining the outcome of this contest.
It is vital for the Blues that they apply immense pressure all over the ground otherwise Brown will feast on plenty of quality supply from the likes of Simon Black, Luke Power and NAB Rising Star winner Daniel Rich.
Aaron Joseph vs. Simon Black
Black was his side’s most influential midfielder in the clash between these two teams earlier in the year with a game-high 33 disposals, one goal and five inside 50’s.
The 2002 Brownlow medallist is damaging with his ability to win the football at the stoppages and use it cleanly by hand and foot.
Limiting his influence in the middle will be a key for the Blues if they are going to prevent Brown and Bradshaw from receiving silver service.
Joseph has been a revelation as a tagger in his debut season and looms as the obvious candidate to tag Black.
The Blues youngster is a traditional midfield stopper in the sense that he isn’t overly concerned with winning his fair share of the football - he has averaged 11 possessions in 22 appearances.
With this in mind, Black will need his teammates to block for him at the stoppages if he is going to have a meaningful impact on the contest.
Daniel Merrett vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola was the difference between these two sides in the round 11 clash, booting eight goals to lift his side to a thrilling six-point victory.
The Blues spearhead is currently in top form and will need to be contained if the Lions are going to progress further in the finals.
Merrett is Brisbane’s best one-on-one defender and will line-up on Fevola in what will be yet another pivotal duel.
Fevola is at his best when he is leading into space so don’t be surprised if Brisbane uses Drummond as a loose man in defence to clog up the space in which he leads into.
VERDICT: Carlton has the class in the midfield to cause Brisbane a number of headaches but their defence which leaked 27.14 last weekend is a concern. The Lions are undefeated in 11 finals at the Gabba and we expect them to maintain that perfect record with Brown and Bradshaw likely to dominate. Lions by 23 points.
BRISBANE LIONS v CARLTON
BRISBANE LIONS
B: Ashley McGrath, Daniel Merrett, Josh Drummond
HB: Joel Patfull, Jason Roe, Joel Macdonald
C: Jared Brennan, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
HF: Michael Rischitelli, Jonathan Brown, James Polkinghorne
F: Sam Sheldon, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power
Foll: Mitch Clark, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman
I/C: Scott Harding, Matt Austin, Travis Johnstone, Jack Redden
Emg: Tim Notting, James Hawksley, Rhan Hooper
In: Merrett, Bradshaw
Out: Lachlan Henderson, James Hawksley
CARLTON
B: Dennis Armfield, Paul Bower, Bret Thornton
HB: Jordan Russell, Andrew Walker, Simon Wiggins
C: Heath Scotland, Aaron Joseph, Nick Stevens
HF: Marc Murphy, Cameron Cloke, Kade Simpson
F: Jeff Garlett, Brendan Fevola, Eddie Betts
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Bryce Gibbs
I/C: Andrew Carrazzo, Shaun Grigg, Shaun Hampson, Ryan Houlihan
Emg: Steven Browne, Setanta O’hAilpin, Chris Yarran
In: Cloke, Betts, Garlett, Grigg
Out: Steven Browne, Chris Johnson, Setanta O'hAilpin, Chris Yarran
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