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CibbuanoRound sixteen preview: Carlton v Sydney
July 17th 2009 14:48
VENUE and TIME: Etihad Stadium, Saturday 18 July, 2.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 212, Carlton 124, Sydney 82, Drawn: 6
LAST TIME: Sydney 12.12 (84) def Carlton 9.13 (67), Round 4 2009 at the SCG
RECENT HISTORY: Sydney has won its past twelve against Carlton.
FORM: Carlton has won its past two against Fremantle and Richmond to move to seventh place on the AFL ladder with an 8-7 win-loss record. Sydney has lost five of its past six to slump to 11th spot with six wins from 15 matches.
MEDICAL ROOM: The Blues welcome back defender Paul Bower from a knee injury but are still without Setanta O’Faolain (general soreness), Simon Wiggins (hamstring) and Sam Jacobs (foot). Andrew Walker will make his return from a shoulder injury via the VFL while Jarrad Waite is out for the season with a knee injury. For Sydney, midfielder Jarrad McVeigh returns from a hamstring injury but Lewis Johnston (foot), Daniel Currie (foot), Brett Meredith (forearm), Henry Playfair (hamstring) Campbell Heath (knee) remain unavailable.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Jarrad McVeigh vs. Chris Judd
Judd played a key role in the win over the Tigers, helping himself to a team-high 29 possessions and eight inside 50’s.
The Carlton skipper is damaging with his ability to win the football in close, break the lines and deliver it cleanly inside 50.
The Swans will need to quell the influence of Judd if they are going to have any hope of containing a potent Blues forward line that is the third most productive in the competition.
The last time these two sides met in round four McVeigh had the better of his duel with the 2004 Brownlow medallist, collecting 17 possessions and booting three goals.
McVeigh was able to limit the impact of Judd that day because he opted to be attacking rather than purely play a negating role - Sydney will need him to do the same again on Saturday afternoon.
Bryce Gibbs vs. Adam Goodes
Goodes has been one of his side’s most consistent players so far this season, averaging 21.5 disposals per game.
The dual Brownlow medallist is an integral part of Sydney’s midfield with his run and carry and ability to kick goals.
Carlton will be keen to keep him quiet as he is the one player in the middle for the Swans that is capable of breaking the game wide open with a quick burst of brilliance.
Gibbs has done the job on Goodes in the past and could well be given first crack at the Sydney star in what shapes as being an intriguing duel.
The Blues young gun will need to be proactive and try and hurt Goodes going the other way as it will force him to be accountable which in turn will help limit his impact on the contest as an attacking midfielder.
Craig Bolton vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola starred against the Tigers, booting nine goals to move to the top of the Coleman Medal standings.
The Blues spearhead will struggle to replicate that performance against the Swans as he will be matched up by the in-form Bolton who will make him earn every goal.
Fevola will need his midfield to be switched on at the stoppages and move the football quickly into the forward line if he is going to have any chance of winning his duel with Bolton.
If the Blues allow the Swans to dictate the tempo of the game Fevola will struggle to find enough space in which to lead into.
Michael Jamison vs. Michael O’Loughlin
O’Loughlin was Sydney’s only forward that looked dangerous in the loss to the Bombers, finishing the match with three goals.
Jamison has shown some promising signs down back during his 34-game career and will most likely be given first crack at the Swans veteran.
In last weekend’s loss to the Bombers the Swans nearly had the same number of handballs as they did kicks - they finished the game with 171 kicks and 170 handballs.
If O’Loughlin is going to have any hope of having a major impact on the scoreboard he will need his teammates to be long and direct with their use of the football.
The 32-year-old will also need the likes of Heath Grundy, Jesse White and Ryan O'Keefe to step up and be productive in front of goal as he can't be expected to do it all on his own.
VERDICT: Sydney may boast an imposing record against Carlton but they are yet to win away from home in 2009. Don’t expect that to change on Saturday with the Swans simply lacking the firepower up front to kick a winning score to overcome a Blues side that should get enough quality supply into Fevola and co. Blues by 29 points.
CARLTON v SYDNEY SWANS
CARLTON
B: Bret Thornton, Michael Jamison, Aaron Joseph
HB: Heath Scotland, Paul Bower, Chris Yarran
C: Kade Simpson, Jordan Russell, Chris Johnson
HF: Marc Murphy, Brad Fisher, Andrew Carrazzo
F: Shaun Hampson, Brendan Fevola, Eddie Betts
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Bryce Gibbs
I/C: Joe Anderson, Greg Bentley, Shaun Grigg, Ryan Houlihan
Emg: Cameron Cloke, Adam Hartlett, Nick Stevens
In: Scotland, Yarran, Bower
Out: Adam Hartlett, Dennis Armfield, Jeff Garlett
SYDNEY SWANS
B: Nick Malceski, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Craig Bolton
HB: Rhyce Shaw, Ted Richards, Martin Mattner
C: Nick Smith, Brett Kirk, Jarrad McVeigh
HF: Ryan O’Keefe, Heath Grundy, Ed Barlow
F: Jesse White, Michael O’Loughlin, Adam Goodes
Foll: Darren Jolly, Kieren Jack, Jude Bolton
I/C: Craig Bird, Dan Hannebery, Mike Pyke, Patrick Veszpremi
Emg: Luke Ablett, Paul Bevan, Kristin Thornton
In: Hannebery, McVeigh, White
Out: Luke Ablett, Paul Bevan, Jared Crouch
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 212, Carlton 124, Sydney 82, Drawn: 6
LAST TIME: Sydney 12.12 (84) def Carlton 9.13 (67), Round 4 2009 at the SCG
RECENT HISTORY: Sydney has won its past twelve against Carlton.
FORM: Carlton has won its past two against Fremantle and Richmond to move to seventh place on the AFL ladder with an 8-7 win-loss record. Sydney has lost five of its past six to slump to 11th spot with six wins from 15 matches.
MEDICAL ROOM: The Blues welcome back defender Paul Bower from a knee injury but are still without Setanta O’Faolain (general soreness), Simon Wiggins (hamstring) and Sam Jacobs (foot). Andrew Walker will make his return from a shoulder injury via the VFL while Jarrad Waite is out for the season with a knee injury. For Sydney, midfielder Jarrad McVeigh returns from a hamstring injury but Lewis Johnston (foot), Daniel Currie (foot), Brett Meredith (forearm), Henry Playfair (hamstring) Campbell Heath (knee) remain unavailable.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Jarrad McVeigh vs. Chris Judd
Judd played a key role in the win over the Tigers, helping himself to a team-high 29 possessions and eight inside 50’s.
The Carlton skipper is damaging with his ability to win the football in close, break the lines and deliver it cleanly inside 50.
The Swans will need to quell the influence of Judd if they are going to have any hope of containing a potent Blues forward line that is the third most productive in the competition.
The last time these two sides met in round four McVeigh had the better of his duel with the 2004 Brownlow medallist, collecting 17 possessions and booting three goals.
McVeigh was able to limit the impact of Judd that day because he opted to be attacking rather than purely play a negating role - Sydney will need him to do the same again on Saturday afternoon.
Bryce Gibbs vs. Adam Goodes
Goodes has been one of his side’s most consistent players so far this season, averaging 21.5 disposals per game.
The dual Brownlow medallist is an integral part of Sydney’s midfield with his run and carry and ability to kick goals.
Carlton will be keen to keep him quiet as he is the one player in the middle for the Swans that is capable of breaking the game wide open with a quick burst of brilliance.
Gibbs has done the job on Goodes in the past and could well be given first crack at the Sydney star in what shapes as being an intriguing duel.
The Blues young gun will need to be proactive and try and hurt Goodes going the other way as it will force him to be accountable which in turn will help limit his impact on the contest as an attacking midfielder.
Craig Bolton vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola starred against the Tigers, booting nine goals to move to the top of the Coleman Medal standings.
The Blues spearhead will struggle to replicate that performance against the Swans as he will be matched up by the in-form Bolton who will make him earn every goal.
Fevola will need his midfield to be switched on at the stoppages and move the football quickly into the forward line if he is going to have any chance of winning his duel with Bolton.
If the Blues allow the Swans to dictate the tempo of the game Fevola will struggle to find enough space in which to lead into.
Michael Jamison vs. Michael O’Loughlin
O’Loughlin was Sydney’s only forward that looked dangerous in the loss to the Bombers, finishing the match with three goals.
Jamison has shown some promising signs down back during his 34-game career and will most likely be given first crack at the Swans veteran.
In last weekend’s loss to the Bombers the Swans nearly had the same number of handballs as they did kicks - they finished the game with 171 kicks and 170 handballs.
If O’Loughlin is going to have any hope of having a major impact on the scoreboard he will need his teammates to be long and direct with their use of the football.
The 32-year-old will also need the likes of Heath Grundy, Jesse White and Ryan O'Keefe to step up and be productive in front of goal as he can't be expected to do it all on his own.
VERDICT: Sydney may boast an imposing record against Carlton but they are yet to win away from home in 2009. Don’t expect that to change on Saturday with the Swans simply lacking the firepower up front to kick a winning score to overcome a Blues side that should get enough quality supply into Fevola and co. Blues by 29 points.
CARLTON v SYDNEY SWANS
CARLTON
B: Bret Thornton, Michael Jamison, Aaron Joseph
HB: Heath Scotland, Paul Bower, Chris Yarran
C: Kade Simpson, Jordan Russell, Chris Johnson
HF: Marc Murphy, Brad Fisher, Andrew Carrazzo
F: Shaun Hampson, Brendan Fevola, Eddie Betts
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Bryce Gibbs
I/C: Joe Anderson, Greg Bentley, Shaun Grigg, Ryan Houlihan
Emg: Cameron Cloke, Adam Hartlett, Nick Stevens
In: Scotland, Yarran, Bower
Out: Adam Hartlett, Dennis Armfield, Jeff Garlett
SYDNEY SWANS
B: Nick Malceski, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Craig Bolton
HB: Rhyce Shaw, Ted Richards, Martin Mattner
C: Nick Smith, Brett Kirk, Jarrad McVeigh
HF: Ryan O’Keefe, Heath Grundy, Ed Barlow
F: Jesse White, Michael O’Loughlin, Adam Goodes
Foll: Darren Jolly, Kieren Jack, Jude Bolton
I/C: Craig Bird, Dan Hannebery, Mike Pyke, Patrick Veszpremi
Emg: Luke Ablett, Paul Bevan, Kristin Thornton
In: Hannebery, McVeigh, White
Out: Luke Ablett, Paul Bevan, Jared Crouch
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