MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 22 AFL game between Carlton Blues and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 1:10 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. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 11, 2024 at 1:10 pm
Where: MCG
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Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks Odds
Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview
Its nearly do-or-die for the Blues, who again couldnt lift against their arch-rivals after nearly completing a late-comeback.
Hawthorn have become their own worst enemy in close games, and a loss on the weekend could make their finals hopes come down to percentage.
The Blues certainly kicked themselves out of it against the Pies, but its their general decision-making that has been horrid in transition, kicking to low percentage contests quite often.
Their inability to defend fast break transition has let them down, and its certainly an area the Hawks will look to punish them on with their sparky midfield.
The Hawks will have to look to go smaller inside 50 and lower their eyes, as the Blues are likely to beat them in marking contests.
Both sides are similar in their ability to impact contested and uncontested footy, but the Hawks will need to find a bit more balance around stoppages, where theyre often beaten compared to centre clearances where theyre more dynamic.
The Hawks were smashed in contested marks last week, which will be a key area of focus to shut down Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow.
Carlton isnt far off it, and they still havent been blown away recently, theyre just lacking connection.
Both sides are coming off excruciating losses, but the Hawks are still in better form and still nothing to lose given theyre ahead of the curve.
Carlton are honouring their 1995 side with a heritage guernsey, and theyll sure need to play like those of old to win.
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Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks Tip
We're tipping Carlton Blues to win at $1.85 odds.
Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
BLUES
B: B.Kemp, J.Weitering, L.Cowan
HB: A.Saad, M.McGovern, N.Newman
C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps – C, B.Acres
HF: E.Hollands, H.McKay, J.Martin
F: L.Fogarty, C.Curnow, J.Motlop
FOLL: M.Pittonet, S.Walsh, G.Hewett
I/C (FROM): A.Cincotta, J.Binns, Z.Williams, J.Carroll, J.Boyd, Le.Young, M.Kennedy
IN: L.Cowan, J.Binns, Z.Williams, J.Carroll, Le.Young
OUT: A.Cerra (Injured), M.Cottrell (Injured)
HAWKS
B: K.Amon, S.Frost, J.Sicily – C
HB: B.Hardwick, J.Impey, C.Jiath
C: J.Scrimshaw, D.Moore, J.Weddle
HF: H.Morrison, W.Day, C.Macdonald
F: J.Ginnivan, M.Chol, J.Gunston
FOLL: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, C.Nash
I/C (FROM): F.Maginness, L.Breust, N.Watson, J.Worpel, C.Mackenzie, M.D’Ambrosio, J.Serong
IN: H.Morrison, F.Maginness, C.Mackenzie, J.Serong
OUT: J.Ward (Omitted)
