Carlton Blues vs West Coast Eagles preview, tips and teams – 2014 AFL Round 6
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Saturday’s second AFL Round 6 match is between Carlton Blues and West Coast Eagles. The opening bounce is set to commence at 4.40pm with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. The away team West Coast Eagles are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Carlton Blues and West Coast Eagles.
Round: Round 6, Saturday, April 26, 4.40pm (AEST) Stadium: Etihad Stadium Weather: 19° Shower or two.
All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.
Tips: West Coast Eagles to win.
Preview:
CARLTON’S confidence will be high after breaking through for its first win of the season last weekend. However the victory came at a huge cost as the Blues seek to find replacements for injured trio Chris Judd, Ed Curnow and Tom Bell in this Saturday’s twilight clash. West Coast has lost its past two games and travels east desperate for victory to stay in touch with the top teams. Eagles key forwards Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling have the height and strength to worry a makeshift Blues defence. The ruck battle between Blue Robert Warnock and Eagles pair Dean Cox and Nic Naitanui will also be crucial.
PAST FIVE TIMES
Round 4, 2013, Carlton 12.17 (89) d West Coast 7.23 (65) at Patersons Stadium
Round 12, 2012, West Coast 10.19 (79) d Carlton 10.9 (69) at Patersons Stadium
First semi-final, 2011, West Coast 15.11 (101) d Carlton 15.8 (98) at Patersons Stadium
Round 14, 2011, West Coast 15.13 (103) d Carlton 10.7 (67) at Etihad Stadium
Round 17, 2010, Carlton 15.19 (109) d West Coast 11.17 (83) at Patersons Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. Only Richmond has received more free kicks in 2014 than Carlton. The Blues are averaging 19.2 a game and the Eagles are ninth with 16 a game.
2. The Blues’ biggest win over the Eagles is 119 points in round 10, 2001, at Princes Park. West Coast’s biggest victory is 116 points in round 15, 2003, at Subiaco Oval.
3. Despite having several tall options up forward, the Eagles have struggled to mark inside 50 this season, ranking 16th and averaging only eight a game.
4. At Etihad Stadium the Blues have won two of three contests against West Coast. The teams have met 15 times in Melbourne at various venues and Carlton has dominated with 11 wins to four.
5. Carlton has been strong in the clearances this season. The Blues rank fourth with 41.4 a game and West Coast is 14th with 36.4 a game.
6. Nic Naitanui is the leading ruckman in the Official AFL Player Ratings (No.22 overall) and teammate Dean Cox is the sixth-best ruckman (No.115 overall). Robert Warnock is well behind the Eagles duo, the 20th best ruckman and No. 311 overall.
Teams:
Carlton Blues
B, Andrew Walker, Michael Jamison, Zach Tuohy,
HB, Dale Thomas, Sam Rowe, Kade Simpson,
C, Kane Lucas, Marc Murphy, Bryce Gibbs,
HF, Heath Scotland, Lachie Henderson, Jeff Garlett,
F, Chris Yarran, Jarrad Waite, Levi Casboult,
Fol, Robert Warnock, Brock McLean, Mitch Robinson,
I/C, Andrejs Everitt, David Ellard, Andrew Carrazzo, Simon White,
Emg, Dylan Buckley, Matthew Watson, Troy Menzel,
In, Michael Jamison, Mitch Robinson, Brock McLean, Jeff Garlett,
Out, Ed Curnow (Leg), Patrick Cripps (Omitted), Chris Judd (Hamstring), Tom Bell (Finger)
West Coast Eagles
B, Jamie Bennell, Mitchell Brown, Eric Mackenzie,
HB, Elliot Yeo, Will Schofield, Jamie Cripps,
C, Andrew Gaff, Matt Priddis, Matt Rosa,
HF, Jack Darling, Jeremy McGovern, Sharrod Wellingham,
F, Nic Naitanui, Josh Kennedy, Chris Masten,
Fol, Dean Cox, Scott Selwood, Luke Shuey,
I/C, Mark Hutchings, Brad Sheppard, Scott Lycett, Dom Sheed,
Emg, Patrick McGinnity, Sam Butler, Jacob Brennan,
In, Will Schofield, Jeremy McGovern, Scott Lycett,
Out, Darren Glass (suspension), Xavier Ellis (calf), Josh Hill (omitted)
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