Carlton Blues vs Gold Coast Suns Tips, Odds and Teams – 2018 AFL Round 2

Saturday’s AFL 2018 Round 2 match is between Carlton Blues and Gold Coast Suns. The opening kick is set to commence at 13:45 local time with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. The home team Carlton Blues are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Carlton Blues and Gold Coast Suns.

When: 13:45 | Saturday 31/03/2018

Where: Etihad Stadium

Preview:

These are the games Carlton must win in 2018.

Their attack was impressive against Richmond last week and this will be important again.

It’s hard to take much out of Gold Coast’s game in the wet against North.

It’ll be interesting to see them under the roof of Etihad.

KEY BATTLE: Patrick Cripps v David Swallow

Both are big bodied powerful midfielders and I’d love to see them go head-to-head.
Cripps’ ability to win contested ball and then push forward and hit the scoreboard will be a weapon for the Blues all year.

The Verdict

Carlton should win as Gold Coast’s record away from home is traditionally diabolical.

Unibet Odds: Carlton $1.49 Gold Coast $2.65

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Tip: Carlton Blues at $1.49

Value Bet: First Goal Scorer: Levi Casboult at $9.50

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Teams:

Carlton Blues

B: Plowman, Jones, Weitering

HB: O’Shea, Marchbank, Byrne

C: Simpson, Cripps, Mullett

HF: Fisher, Casboult, Thomas

F: Petrevski-Seton, Curnow, Garlett

FOLL: Kreuzer, Curnow, Murphy

I/C: Dow, Cuningham, Lamb, Wright

EMG: Kerridge, McKay, Polson, Silvagni

IN: Cuningham, O”Shea

OUT: Kennedy, Silvagni

Gold Coast Suns

B: Harbrow, Thompson, Joyce

HB: Rischitelli, May, Kolodjashnij

C: Weller, Lyons, Bowes

HF: Martin, Lynch, Young

F: Ainsworth, Day, Sexton

FOLL: Witts, Miller, Swallow

I/C: Holman, Fiorini, MacPherson, Hall

EMG: Rosa, Spencer, Brodie, Nicholls

IN: Hall

OUT: Rosa (Omitted)

AFL News:

Damien Keeping’s AFLW season from hell has ended with his departure from Carlton.

After finishing last, the Blues announced on Tuesday that they were parting ways with Keeping by mutual agreement.

After finishing fourth in the inaugural women’s season under Keeping, the Blues recruited heavily and started this season as one of the premiership favourites.

While they won the season opener against arch rivals Collingwood, the match became exhibit A in a fierce debate about game style in the women’s league.

Keeping also fell ill after round one and was hospitalised, not returning until their fourth game.

He said in a club statement that it had been an honour and privilege to coach the Blues in the AFLW.

“I will always be grateful to Carlton for the opportunity,” he said.

Blues football boss Andrew McKay said Keeping had played a crucial role in the establishment of their women’s team.

“We are thankful for his clear investment and passion for the playing group and the program more broadly,” McKay said.

“Damien has decided the time is right to explore opportunities elsewhere and we wish him and his family well for their future endeavours.”

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