MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 22 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. Carlton Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 13, 2022 at 7:25 pm
Where: MCG
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Melbourne Demons vs Carlton Blues Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Carlton Blues Preview
Another big crowd is expected at the ‘G on Saturday night as the Dees and Blues meet with plenty at stake.
Melbourne’s top four hopes took a direct hit following week’s nail-biting loss to Collingwood, one that highlighted how vulnerable the reigning premiers are against a team that can bring the pressure for a full four quarters.
As for the Blues, there’s even more on the line with their finals chances suddenly in serious doubt.
Back to back losses to Adelaide and Brisbane has left Michael Voss’ side on the brink of the eight, and there’s even more to worry about off the field with superstar skipper Patrick Cripps in some trouble with the tribunal following last week’s bump on Callum Ah Chee.
It’s been a good five years since Carlton last beat Melbourne, and it’s hard to see that streak coming to an end unless the Blues fix some of their glaring issues in a hurry.
Carlton has been awful around the stoppages over the last month, particularly when it comes to centre clearances – an area they were dominated in against the Lions last week.
Winning contested footy has also been a problem for the Blues, which obviously spells big trouble against a class team like the Dees.
If there’s been one constant over the last 12 months, it’s been Melbourne bouncing back from a previous loss.
A lot depends on the status of Cripps, but with the wheels suddenly falling off at Carlton, it’s hard to see the Demons losing two in a row.
Betting Update:
Melbourne have been the firm favourites in the market for this game all week and deservedly so.
They opened at $1.40 with online bookmaker Ladbrokes and have shortened into $1.32.
Carlton are the $3.50 outsiders in betting and given their recent form you’d be brave to take those odds.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.32 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bayley Fritsch at $7.50.
Melbourne Demons vs Carlton Blues Teams
DEMONS
B: T.Rivers, J.Lever, H.Petty
HB: T.Sparrow, S.May, J.Jordon
C: C.Salem, C.Oliver, E.Langdon
HF: A.Brayshaw, B.Fritsch, A.Neal-Bullen
F: C.Spargo, B.Brown, K.Pickett
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, C.Petracca
I/C: L.Jackson, M.Hibberd, J.Melksham, J.Hunt
EMER: J.Harmes, B.Laurie, A.Tomlinson, J.van Rooyen
IN: None
OUT: J.Harmes (Medi-Sub)
BLUES
B: A.Saad, J.Weitering, S.Docherty
HB: C.Marchbank, M.McGovern, Le.Young
C: L.OBrien, P.Cripps – C, J.Newnes
HF: Z.Fisher, H.McKay, J.Silvagni
F: M.Owies, C.Curnow, C.Durdin
FOLL: M.Pittonet, A.Cerra, S.Walsh
I/C: L.Stocker, M.Cottrell, J.Martin, J.Motlop
EMER: P.Dow, B.Kemp, T.De Koning, W.Setterfield
IN: M.Pittonet, L.Stocker
OUT: W.Setterfield (Omitted), T.De Koning (Omitted), P.Dow (Omitted)
