MCG will play host to Thursday's Round 9 AFL game between Carlton Blues and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Carlton Blues vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday May 9, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Where: MCG
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Carlton Blues vs Melbourne Demons Preview
There should be a lot more pressure on the Blues compared to what there is at the moment.
The pressure comes from their inability to defend sides with speed and prevent scores off turnovers, which needs to change quickly if theyre to stay within the top-four battle.
The Demons are coming off a terrific victory against the Cats, which was pure hard-fought Demons footy that has given them that edge over their last few years.
This battle has some real history now, and whether it was the thrilling Semi-Final last year, the Round 22 drama, or the 2022 Pickett sinker, these two have a rivalry.
It should be more of the same, a hard, contested style that is reliant on strong stoppage work to break the ground open.
The Blues need to get their smalls working, which has also been another area theyve struggled in, as Curnow is typically shut down by Steven May.
The Dees have been super reliable offensively, helped by the addition of Caleb Windsor and his running capacity on the wing, along with the likes of Harrison Petty who create a different element up forward.
While the Dees arent typically known for speed in transition, theyre strong runners on the outside and thats where the Blues need to match them.
Its one of those contests that might seem ready to break open but should go down to the last five minutes.
The Dees owe the Blues one, and with the confidence theyre heading in with, they should get it done.
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Carlton Blues vs Melbourne Demons Tip
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.80 odds.
Carlton Blues vs Melbourne Demons Teams
BLUES
B: B.Kemp, J.Weitering, L.Cowan
HB: A.Cincotta, M.McGovern, N.Newman
C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps – C, B.Acres
HF: J.Martin, H.McKay, E.Hollands
F: M.Owies, C.Curnow, T.De Koning
FOLL: M.Pittonet, S.Walsh, M.Kennedy
I/C: J.Boyd, A.Cerra, M.Cottrell, G.Hewett, C.Durdin
EMG: D.Cuningham, Le.Young, O.Fantasia
IN: B.Kemp, M.McGovern, O.Hollands, J.Martin
OUT: Le.Young (Omitted), Z.Williams (Injured), O.Fantasia (Omitted), D.Cuningham (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: B.Howes, S.May, T.Rivers
HB: J.McVee, J.Lever, T.McDonald
C: J.Billings, C.Oliver, C.Windsor
HF: E.Langdon, H.Petty, K.Pickett
F: J.van Rooyen, B.Fritsch, D.Turner
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, C.Petracca
I/C: J.Bowey, A.Neal-Bullen, T.Sparrow, K.Chandler, T.Woewodin
EMG: B.Laurie, M.Hore, B.Brown
IN: J.Bowey
OUT: B.Laurie (Omitted)
