Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 11 AFL game between Carlton Blues and Gold Coast Suns. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Carlton Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Carlton Blues vs. Gold Coast Suns game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 25, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Carlton Blues vs Gold Coast Suns Preview
Its red alert on the injury front for the Blues, who were put away by the Swans at the SCG last week.
Theyre still competitive despite their injuries, and their start proved that, but its going to take another big effort to stop the Suns who were deadly against the Cats in Darwin.
The pressure is all on the Suns in this battle, with yet another chance to prove they can do it outside of the Gold Coast or Darwin for that matter.
The last time these two played at Marvel back in 2021, it was the Suns who got the job done that day, in front of empty stands.
We can expect a quite fired-up Blues side, who were way below standards for their pressure rating and lacked any conviction with their fundamentals after quarter-time against the Swans.
The midfield battle will be quite similar, with a good balance of physicality, poise, and speed at the stoppages, which places the crux of this battle in the management of offensive transition.
The Blues will be under pressure defensively yet again, as the Suns lead the league for inside 50s per game.
Along with that, the Suns lead the league for intercepts per game, which challenges the Blues midfield to lower their eyes and place more dependence on their smalls to create a lead and take the pressure off Charlie and Harry.
With a navy blue crowd and the Suns travelling woes, the Blues should get back on track, but the Suns shouldnt go down easy.
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Carlton Blues vs Gold Coast Suns Tip
We're tipping Carlton Blues to win at $1.45 odds.
Carlton Blues vs Gold Coast Suns Teams
BLUES
B: A.Saad, J.Weitering, L.Cowan
HB: B.Kemp, M.McGovern, N.Newman
C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps – C, B.Acres
HF: Z.Williams, H.McKay, E.Hollands
F: O.Fantasia, C.Curnow, M.Owies
FOLL: T.De Koning, S.Walsh, M.Kennedy
I/C: J.Boyd, G.Hewett, A.Cincotta, L.Fogarty, J.Carroll
EMG: C.Durdin, Le.Young, J.Binns
IN: A.Saad, L.Cowan, L.Fogarty
OUT: C.Durdin (Omitted), M.Pittonet (Injured), C.Marchbank (Managed)
SUNS
B: S.Collins, C.Ballard, M.Andrew
HB: S.Flanders, B.Uwland, J.Jeffrey
C: D.Swallow, T.Miller – C, S.Clohesy
HF: J.Walter, B.Long, L.Johnston
F: B.King, M.Rowell, J.Lukosius
FOLL: J.Witts, N.Anderson, B.Humphrey
I/C: A.Sexton, N.Holman, B.Ainsworth, T.Berry, J.Rogers
EMG: A.Davies, B.Fiorini, H.Oea
IN: J.Walter, J.Witts, N.Holman, J.Rogers
OUT: B.Fiorini (Omitted), N.Moyle (Omitted), A.Davies (Omitted), S.Day (Omitted)
