We take a look at Sunday afternoons (2/6/2019) AFL Week 11 match which is between the Essendon Bombers and the Carlton Blues. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Sunday June 2, 3:20pm
Where: MCG
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Preview:
A 23-point loss to the Tigers now sees the Bombers fighting for life at just 4-6.
This week’s game against Carlton is the perfect opportunity for John Worsfold’s side to turn things around, but with injuries piling up, the Dons could have a fight on their hands against an equally hungry Blues team.
Carlton once again showed signs of promise during their 13-point loss to the Saints last Sunday, but as we’ve said before, it’s time for the Blues to start winning some games.
These two sides met only once last year, a game Blues fans should hold in high regard as their young roster pulled off an incredible 13-point upset.
This time around, the bookies have set a slim line with Carlton posing a serious upset risk, but unfortunately, the Bombers’ 6-3 record on the back of a loss suggests otherwise.
Essendon are now without Joe Daniher, but there’s still a strong chance Dylan Shiel could return to the side this week. The Bombers aren’t scaring anyone on the stat sheet right now, but, neither are the Blues.
Carlton are currently the third-worst fourth quarter side in the competition, which means we could see a similar thriller to last week’s game against St. Kilda. Even so, Essendon’s midfield should see them over the line in a close battle.
Odds:
Tip: Essendon Bombers at $1.42
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Shaun McKernan at $12.00
Teams:
BOMBERS
B: Francis, Hooker, Hurley
HB: McKenna, Ambrose, Saad
C: Redman, Merrett, McDonald-Tipungwuti
HF: Zaharakis, Laverde, Begley
F: Parish, McKernan, McGrath
FOLL: Bellchambers, Langford, Heppell
I/C: McNiece, Guelfi, D. Clarke, Baguley
EMG: Ridley, Z. Clarke, Brown, Mosqutio
IN: D. Clarke, Baguley
OUT: Stringer, Shiel
BLUES
B: Marchbank, Casboult, Stocker
HB: Plowman, Weitering, Newman
C: Gibbons, Cripps, Cuningham
HF: Silvagni, McKay, Walsh
F: S. Petrevski-Seton, C. Curnow, Fisher
FOLL: Kreutzer, Kennedy, E. Curnow
I/C: Fasolo, Lang, Dow, Setterfield
EMG: Garlett, Kerr, Schumacher, Polson
IN: Fasolo, Lang, Setterfield
OUT: Simpson, Thomas, McGovern
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change