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CibbuanoRound twenty-two preview: Carlton v Adelaide
August 28th 2009 15:19
VENUE and TIME: Etihad Stadium, Saturday 29 August, 4.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played 27, Carlton 14, Adelaide 13
LAST TIME: Adelaide 15.14 (104) def Carlton 8.12 (60), Round 9, 2009 at AAMI Stadium
RECENT HISTORY: Adelaide has won its past six matches against Carlton.
FORM: Carlton has won seven of its past eight matches and find itself in fifth spot on the AFL ladder with a 13-8 win-loss record. Adelaide has bounced back from losses to top four sides Geelong and Collingwood with victories over Hawthorn and West Coast. The Crows are only behind the Blues on percentage.
MEDICAL ROOM: Carlton welcomes back Dennis Armfield and young ruckman Shaun Hampson from ankle and back injuries respectively but Richard Hadley (broken forearm) and Jordan Bannister (hamstring) will miss two to three weeks. Jarrad Waite (knee), Michael Jamison (groin), Rhys O'Keeffe (OP) and Luke Stanton (back) won‘t play again this season. For the Crows, Brett Burton and youngster Patrick Dangerfield return from a corked buttock and back injury respectively but Robert Shirley will be sidelined for one to two weeks with a hamstring injury. Nathan Bock (foot), Nick Gill (ankle) and Brad Moran (knee) are unavailable while Shaun McKernan (broken arm) and Brodie Martin (knee) are out for the year.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Michael Doughty vs. Chris Judd
Judd has been instrumental in Carlton’s success this season, averaging 26 possessions per game.
The Blues skipper also leads the AFL for total inside 50’s and is third for total goal assists.
Shutting down the drive Judd provides through the middle of the ground will be a key for the Crows if they are going to have any hope of containing a Blues forward line that is the third most productive in the competition.
Doughty did a good job on Judd the last time these two sides met in round nine and looms as the obvious candidate to run with the 2004 Brownlow medallist once again.
The Crows midfielder was able to limit Judd’s impact on the contest because he was proactive and hot his hands on the football - he will need to do the same on Saturday otherwise the former West Coast skipper will dictate terms and dominate.
Aaron Joseph vs. Scott Thompson
Thompson was among his side’s best in the Crows’ 44-point win over Carlton in round nine with 30 disposals and four inside 50’s.
The former Demon is damaging with his ability to win the football at close quarters and deliver it cleanly into the forward line - he leads Adelaide for clearances and is third for inside 50’s.
The Blues will need to limit his influence in the middle if they are going to have any hope of starving the Crows’ multi-pronged attack of quality supply.
Joseph has been impressive in a negating role this season and looms as the obvious candidate to run with Thompson.
The Blues youngster is a traditional tagger in the sense that he is not overly concerned with winning the football - he has averaged just 11 possessions in 21 games this year.
With this in mind, Thompson will need his teammates to block for him at the stoppages if he is going to break Joseph's tight tag.
Ben Rutten vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola played a key role in his side’s convincing win over Melbourne last weekend, booting six goals to all but secure the Coleman medal.
Given the absence of Eddie Betts, Jeff Garlett and Cameron Cloke due to club-imposed suspsenions the Blues will need Fevola to be firing on all cylinders if they are going to record a rare win over Adelaide.
However, his task won't be an easy one as he will be matched up by one of the best full-backs in the AFL in Rutten.
If Fevola is going to have any hope of winning his duel with Rutten he will need his midfield to be quick and clean with their delivery of the football into the forward line otherwise Carlton will be punished on the rebound by the Crows.
Jordan Russell vs. Jason Porplyzia
Porplyzia starred in the Crows’ crushing win over the Eagles, kicking a career-best six goals to take his season tally to 48 majors.
Despite standing at just 178cm, Porplzia is very good overhead.
Russell has the ability to match the classy Adelaide forward in the air and also when the football hits the deck, so you would expect him to be given the job on Porplyzia.
Adelaide had a staggering 60 inside 50 entries when they played against Carlton earlier in the year - the Blues will need to be switched on at the stoppages otherwise the likes of Porplyzia will receive enough of the football to have an influence on the outcome.
VERDICT: There is plenty at stake for both sides in this match - the winner is guaranteed a home final in the first week of September while the loser will have to travel interstate for their first final if Brisbane defeats Sydney at the SCG. Adelaide has had Carlton’s measure in recent times and we expect their dominance to continue on Saturday with their multiple options in attack to be the difference. Crows by 19 points.
CARLTON v ADELAIDE
CARLTON
B: Aaron Joseph, Bret Thornton, Paul Bower
HB: Jordan Russell, Chris Johnson, Simon Wiggins
C: Kade Simpson, Bryce Gibbs, Marc Murphy
HF: Ryan Houlihan, Andrew Walker, Andrew Carrazzo
F: Setanta O’hAilpin, Brendan Fevola, Chris Yarran
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Nick Stevens
I/C: Dennis Armfield, Steven Browne, Shaun Hampson, Heath Scotland
Emg: Adam Bentick, Brad Fisher, Sam Jacobs
In: Armfield, Browne, Hampson, Johnson, Yarran
Out: Eddie Betts (club susp), Cameron Cloke (club susp), Jeff Garlett (club susp), Joe Anderson, Richard Hadley (arm)
ADELAIDE
B: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Andy Otten
HB: Brad Symes, Scott Stevens, Michael Doughty
C: Andrew McLeod, Simon Goodwin, David Mackay
HF: Chris Knights, Trent Hentschel, Nathan van Berlo
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Brett Burton
Foll: Ivan Maric, Scott Thompson, Bernie Vince
I/C: Brent Reilly, Tyson Edwards, James Sellar, Patrick Dangerfield
Emg: Jon Griffin, Phil Davis, Richard Douglas
In: Burton, Dangerfield
Out: Robert Shirley (hamstring), Richard Douglas
HEAD TO HEAD: Played 27, Carlton 14, Adelaide 13
LAST TIME: Adelaide 15.14 (104) def Carlton 8.12 (60), Round 9, 2009 at AAMI Stadium
RECENT HISTORY: Adelaide has won its past six matches against Carlton.
FORM: Carlton has won seven of its past eight matches and find itself in fifth spot on the AFL ladder with a 13-8 win-loss record. Adelaide has bounced back from losses to top four sides Geelong and Collingwood with victories over Hawthorn and West Coast. The Crows are only behind the Blues on percentage.
MEDICAL ROOM: Carlton welcomes back Dennis Armfield and young ruckman Shaun Hampson from ankle and back injuries respectively but Richard Hadley (broken forearm) and Jordan Bannister (hamstring) will miss two to three weeks. Jarrad Waite (knee), Michael Jamison (groin), Rhys O'Keeffe (OP) and Luke Stanton (back) won‘t play again this season. For the Crows, Brett Burton and youngster Patrick Dangerfield return from a corked buttock and back injury respectively but Robert Shirley will be sidelined for one to two weeks with a hamstring injury. Nathan Bock (foot), Nick Gill (ankle) and Brad Moran (knee) are unavailable while Shaun McKernan (broken arm) and Brodie Martin (knee) are out for the year.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Michael Doughty vs. Chris Judd
Judd has been instrumental in Carlton’s success this season, averaging 26 possessions per game.
The Blues skipper also leads the AFL for total inside 50’s and is third for total goal assists.
Shutting down the drive Judd provides through the middle of the ground will be a key for the Crows if they are going to have any hope of containing a Blues forward line that is the third most productive in the competition.
Doughty did a good job on Judd the last time these two sides met in round nine and looms as the obvious candidate to run with the 2004 Brownlow medallist once again.
The Crows midfielder was able to limit Judd’s impact on the contest because he was proactive and hot his hands on the football - he will need to do the same on Saturday otherwise the former West Coast skipper will dictate terms and dominate.
Aaron Joseph vs. Scott Thompson
Thompson was among his side’s best in the Crows’ 44-point win over Carlton in round nine with 30 disposals and four inside 50’s.
The former Demon is damaging with his ability to win the football at close quarters and deliver it cleanly into the forward line - he leads Adelaide for clearances and is third for inside 50’s.
The Blues will need to limit his influence in the middle if they are going to have any hope of starving the Crows’ multi-pronged attack of quality supply.
Joseph has been impressive in a negating role this season and looms as the obvious candidate to run with Thompson.
The Blues youngster is a traditional tagger in the sense that he is not overly concerned with winning the football - he has averaged just 11 possessions in 21 games this year.
With this in mind, Thompson will need his teammates to block for him at the stoppages if he is going to break Joseph's tight tag.
Ben Rutten vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola played a key role in his side’s convincing win over Melbourne last weekend, booting six goals to all but secure the Coleman medal.
Given the absence of Eddie Betts, Jeff Garlett and Cameron Cloke due to club-imposed suspsenions the Blues will need Fevola to be firing on all cylinders if they are going to record a rare win over Adelaide.
However, his task won't be an easy one as he will be matched up by one of the best full-backs in the AFL in Rutten.
If Fevola is going to have any hope of winning his duel with Rutten he will need his midfield to be quick and clean with their delivery of the football into the forward line otherwise Carlton will be punished on the rebound by the Crows.
Jordan Russell vs. Jason Porplyzia
Porplyzia starred in the Crows’ crushing win over the Eagles, kicking a career-best six goals to take his season tally to 48 majors.
Despite standing at just 178cm, Porplzia is very good overhead.
Russell has the ability to match the classy Adelaide forward in the air and also when the football hits the deck, so you would expect him to be given the job on Porplyzia.
Adelaide had a staggering 60 inside 50 entries when they played against Carlton earlier in the year - the Blues will need to be switched on at the stoppages otherwise the likes of Porplyzia will receive enough of the football to have an influence on the outcome.
VERDICT: There is plenty at stake for both sides in this match - the winner is guaranteed a home final in the first week of September while the loser will have to travel interstate for their first final if Brisbane defeats Sydney at the SCG. Adelaide has had Carlton’s measure in recent times and we expect their dominance to continue on Saturday with their multiple options in attack to be the difference. Crows by 19 points.
CARLTON v ADELAIDE
CARLTON
B: Aaron Joseph, Bret Thornton, Paul Bower
HB: Jordan Russell, Chris Johnson, Simon Wiggins
C: Kade Simpson, Bryce Gibbs, Marc Murphy
HF: Ryan Houlihan, Andrew Walker, Andrew Carrazzo
F: Setanta O’hAilpin, Brendan Fevola, Chris Yarran
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Nick Stevens
I/C: Dennis Armfield, Steven Browne, Shaun Hampson, Heath Scotland
Emg: Adam Bentick, Brad Fisher, Sam Jacobs
In: Armfield, Browne, Hampson, Johnson, Yarran
Out: Eddie Betts (club susp), Cameron Cloke (club susp), Jeff Garlett (club susp), Joe Anderson, Richard Hadley (arm)
ADELAIDE
B: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Andy Otten
HB: Brad Symes, Scott Stevens, Michael Doughty
C: Andrew McLeod, Simon Goodwin, David Mackay
HF: Chris Knights, Trent Hentschel, Nathan van Berlo
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Brett Burton
Foll: Ivan Maric, Scott Thompson, Bernie Vince
I/C: Brent Reilly, Tyson Edwards, James Sellar, Patrick Dangerfield
Emg: Jon Griffin, Phil Davis, Richard Douglas
In: Burton, Dangerfield
Out: Robert Shirley (hamstring), Richard Douglas
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