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CibbuanoRound eleven preview: Brisbane v Carlton
June 5th 2009 14:00
VENUE and TIME: The Gabba, Saturday 6 April, 7.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 34, Brisbane 14, Carlton 20
LAST TIME: Carlton 18.11 (119) def Brisbane 15.10 (100), Round 2 2009 at The Gabba
RECENT HISTORY: Carlton has won its past two against Brisbane including the most recent clash between these two sides at the Gabba in round 21, 2008.
MEDICAL ROOM: Brisbane is expected to be without defenders Joel Patfull (broken jaw) and Daniel Merrett (ankle) for another two to three weeks while Jamie Charman (ankle - three weeks), Bradd Dalziell (knee - four weeks) and Matthew Leuenberger (knee - eight weeks) are also on the sidelines. For the Blues, Andrew Carrazzo, Heath Scotland and Shaun Grigg return from injury but Simon Wiggins is at least two weeks away from returning from a hamstring injury while utility Jarrad Waite (knee) is out for the season.
FORM: Brisbane has won four of its past five matches since being thumped to the tune of 93 points by Geelong in round five. The Lions currently occupy fourth place on the AFL ladder with a 6-4 win-loss record. Carlton bounced back from a disappointing loss to Adelaide with a 41-point demolition of West Coast. The Blues are in fifth spot with five from their first ten matches.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Aaron Joseph vs. Simon Black
Black was among his side’s best in the win over the Kangaroos with 23 touches, one goal and six inside 50’s.
The 2002 Brownlow medallist is damaging with his ability to not only win the football at the stoppages but also deliver it cleanly inside 50.
Limiting his influence in the middle will be a key for the Blues if they are going to contain Brisbane’s star forwards in Jonathan Brown and Daniel Bradshaw.
Joseph did a good job on West Coast star Daniel Kerr last weekend and will be given the job of running with the classy Lions veteran.
The Blues youngster is a traditional tagger in the sense that he isn’t overly concerned with winning the football, so the Lions will need to block for Black at the stoppages if he is going to break what is expected to be a tight tag.
Joel Macdonald vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola returned to form against West Coast, booting six goals to take his season tally to 31 majors.
The Blues spearhead booted five goals the last time these two sides met and will need to be contained if the Lions are going to secure a valuable win.
With Merrett and Patfull on the sidelines you would expect Macdonald to be given first crack at Fevola in what shapes as being a crucial match-up in determining the outcome of this contest.
Brisbane coach Michael Voss admitted during the week that his side has been smashed at the stoppages in recent weeks.
The Lions will need to lift their work-rate otherwise the much-vaunted Blues on-ball division will be able to dictate terms and provide Fevola with enough quality supply to kick a bag.
Cheynee Stiller vs. Chris Judd
Judd generated plenty of run in the win over the Eagles with 29 possessions, one goal and nine inside 50’s.
The last time these two sides met in round two Judd was just as influential with 25 touches, one goal and seven inside 50’s.
Shutting down his run and carry will be a key for the Lions if they are going to have any hope of containing a Blues forward line that is the fourth most potent in the AFL.
Stiller has kept Nick Dal Santo and Daniel Wells quiet in the past fortnight and will be given the task of running with the Carlton skipper.
Brisbane will need Stiller to deny Judd apply relentless pressure all night otherwise Judd will continually win the football in close, break the lines and deliver it lace out to Brendan Fevola and co.
Michael Jamison vs. Daniel Bradshaw
Bradshaw wreaked havoc in the second half of the round three clash between these two sides and nearly got his side over the line - he finished the match with six goals.
The Lions veteran looms as a main danger man for Brett Ratten’s men given that he has booted 12 goals in his past two matches against the Blues.
Jamison was on Bradshaw before suffering a shoulder injury in the clash earlier in the season and will be given the job on the Brisbane veteran once again.
If the Lions are able to get the football quickly into the forward line Bradshaw and Brown are more than capable of causing plenty of headaches for a Blues backline that has shown some good signs but is still relatively inexperienced.
VERDICT: This is a crucial match for both sides with Brisbane needing to keep winning to consolidate their place in the top four while Carlton has to start stringing wins together if they are serious about playing finals for the first time since 2001. While the Blues were impressive last weekend they are yet to win on the road in 2009 and don’t expect that to change on Saturday night with Jonathan Brown and Bradshaw likely to lead their side to victory in what shapes as being yet another high-scoring affair between these two teams.Lions by 14 points.
BRISBANE LIONS v CARLTON
BRISBANE LIONS
B: Ashley McGrath, Joel Macdonald, Jed Adcock
HB: Sam Sheldon, Lachlan Henderson, Josh Drummond
C: Scott Harding, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
HF: Michael Rischitelli, Jonathan Brown, James Polkinghorne
F: Rhan Hooper, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power
Foll: Mitch Clark, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman
I/C: Tim Notting, Albert Proud, Jared Brennan, Travis Johnstone
Emg: Matt Austin, Aaron Cornelius, Jack Redden
In: Johnstone
Out: Matt Austin
CARLTON
B: Dennis Armfield, Michael Jamison, Paul Bower
HB: Nick Stevens, Bret Thornton, Bryce Gibbs
C: Kade Simpson, Aaron Joseph, Heath Scotland
HF: Brad Fisher, Setanta O’hAilpin, Andrew Carrazzo
F: Shaun Hampson, Brendan Fevola, Eddie Betts
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Marc Murphy
I/C: Steven Browne, Jeff Garlett, Shaun Grigg, Ryan Houlihan
Emg: Mark Austin, Mitch Robinson, Jordan Russell
In: Carrazzo, Grigg, Scotland
Out: Mark Austin, Mitch Robinson, Jordan Russell
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 34, Brisbane 14, Carlton 20
LAST TIME: Carlton 18.11 (119) def Brisbane 15.10 (100), Round 2 2009 at The Gabba
RECENT HISTORY: Carlton has won its past two against Brisbane including the most recent clash between these two sides at the Gabba in round 21, 2008.
MEDICAL ROOM: Brisbane is expected to be without defenders Joel Patfull (broken jaw) and Daniel Merrett (ankle) for another two to three weeks while Jamie Charman (ankle - three weeks), Bradd Dalziell (knee - four weeks) and Matthew Leuenberger (knee - eight weeks) are also on the sidelines. For the Blues, Andrew Carrazzo, Heath Scotland and Shaun Grigg return from injury but Simon Wiggins is at least two weeks away from returning from a hamstring injury while utility Jarrad Waite (knee) is out for the season.
FORM: Brisbane has won four of its past five matches since being thumped to the tune of 93 points by Geelong in round five. The Lions currently occupy fourth place on the AFL ladder with a 6-4 win-loss record. Carlton bounced back from a disappointing loss to Adelaide with a 41-point demolition of West Coast. The Blues are in fifth spot with five from their first ten matches.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Aaron Joseph vs. Simon Black
Black was among his side’s best in the win over the Kangaroos with 23 touches, one goal and six inside 50’s.
The 2002 Brownlow medallist is damaging with his ability to not only win the football at the stoppages but also deliver it cleanly inside 50.
Limiting his influence in the middle will be a key for the Blues if they are going to contain Brisbane’s star forwards in Jonathan Brown and Daniel Bradshaw.
Joseph did a good job on West Coast star Daniel Kerr last weekend and will be given the job of running with the classy Lions veteran.
The Blues youngster is a traditional tagger in the sense that he isn’t overly concerned with winning the football, so the Lions will need to block for Black at the stoppages if he is going to break what is expected to be a tight tag.
Joel Macdonald vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola returned to form against West Coast, booting six goals to take his season tally to 31 majors.
The Blues spearhead booted five goals the last time these two sides met and will need to be contained if the Lions are going to secure a valuable win.
With Merrett and Patfull on the sidelines you would expect Macdonald to be given first crack at Fevola in what shapes as being a crucial match-up in determining the outcome of this contest.
Brisbane coach Michael Voss admitted during the week that his side has been smashed at the stoppages in recent weeks.
The Lions will need to lift their work-rate otherwise the much-vaunted Blues on-ball division will be able to dictate terms and provide Fevola with enough quality supply to kick a bag.
Cheynee Stiller vs. Chris Judd
Judd generated plenty of run in the win over the Eagles with 29 possessions, one goal and nine inside 50’s.
The last time these two sides met in round two Judd was just as influential with 25 touches, one goal and seven inside 50’s.
Shutting down his run and carry will be a key for the Lions if they are going to have any hope of containing a Blues forward line that is the fourth most potent in the AFL.
Stiller has kept Nick Dal Santo and Daniel Wells quiet in the past fortnight and will be given the task of running with the Carlton skipper.
Brisbane will need Stiller to deny Judd apply relentless pressure all night otherwise Judd will continually win the football in close, break the lines and deliver it lace out to Brendan Fevola and co.
Michael Jamison vs. Daniel Bradshaw
Bradshaw wreaked havoc in the second half of the round three clash between these two sides and nearly got his side over the line - he finished the match with six goals.
The Lions veteran looms as a main danger man for Brett Ratten’s men given that he has booted 12 goals in his past two matches against the Blues.
Jamison was on Bradshaw before suffering a shoulder injury in the clash earlier in the season and will be given the job on the Brisbane veteran once again.
If the Lions are able to get the football quickly into the forward line Bradshaw and Brown are more than capable of causing plenty of headaches for a Blues backline that has shown some good signs but is still relatively inexperienced.
VERDICT: This is a crucial match for both sides with Brisbane needing to keep winning to consolidate their place in the top four while Carlton has to start stringing wins together if they are serious about playing finals for the first time since 2001. While the Blues were impressive last weekend they are yet to win on the road in 2009 and don’t expect that to change on Saturday night with Jonathan Brown and Bradshaw likely to lead their side to victory in what shapes as being yet another high-scoring affair between these two teams.Lions by 14 points.
BRISBANE LIONS v CARLTON
BRISBANE LIONS
B: Ashley McGrath, Joel Macdonald, Jed Adcock
HB: Sam Sheldon, Lachlan Henderson, Josh Drummond
C: Scott Harding, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
HF: Michael Rischitelli, Jonathan Brown, James Polkinghorne
F: Rhan Hooper, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power
Foll: Mitch Clark, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman
I/C: Tim Notting, Albert Proud, Jared Brennan, Travis Johnstone
Emg: Matt Austin, Aaron Cornelius, Jack Redden
In: Johnstone
Out: Matt Austin
CARLTON
B: Dennis Armfield, Michael Jamison, Paul Bower
HB: Nick Stevens, Bret Thornton, Bryce Gibbs
C: Kade Simpson, Aaron Joseph, Heath Scotland
HF: Brad Fisher, Setanta O’hAilpin, Andrew Carrazzo
F: Shaun Hampson, Brendan Fevola, Eddie Betts
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Marc Murphy
I/C: Steven Browne, Jeff Garlett, Shaun Grigg, Ryan Houlihan
Emg: Mark Austin, Mitch Robinson, Jordan Russell
In: Carrazzo, Grigg, Scotland
Out: Mark Austin, Mitch Robinson, Jordan Russell
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