Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 3 AFL game between North Melbourne and Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 4:20 pm with Carlton Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melbourne vs. Carlton Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday March 29, 2024 at 4:20 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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North Melbourne vs Carlton Blues Odds
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The Blues are back from a bye hoping to maintain their unbeaten streak against winless North Melbourne.
Alastair Clarksons Kangas gave the Dockers all they could handle in the first half last week, but as to be expected from such a young side, the Shinboners eventually ran out of fight in what ended as a 26-point loss.
The Blues are 2-0, but it hasnt exactly been pretty at times.
Michael Voss men came back from the death to deny Brisbane in the final minute of Opening Round, before fending off a feisty Tigers side in a Thursday night thriller a week later.
If youre a North fan, there have been some good signs to start the year, but theres no denying the back line remains a constant area of concern.
The future looks bright, but the Roos inexperience down back has seen them concede an average of 10 goals to start the year a worrying sign going up against two Coleman favourites in Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay.
Ultimately, I think the Blues have some areas to improve on, but this still looks like a class above what North are capable of right now.
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North Melbourne vs Carlton Blues Tip
We're tipping Carlton Blues to win at $1.15 odds.
North Melbourne vs Carlton Blues Teams
KANGAROOS
B: L.McDonald – C, A.Corr, K.Dawson
HB: H.Sheezel, T.Pink, Z.Fisher
C: D.Stephens, L.Davies-Uniacke, C.McKercher
HF: C.Zurhaar, C.Coleman-Jones, C.Lazzaro
F: P.Curtis, N.Larkey, Z.Duursma
FOLL: T.Xerri, G.Wardlaw, J.Simpkin
I/C: D.Tucker, T.Powell, B.Scott, E.Ford, J.Stephenson
EMG: L.Shiels, B.Drury, H.Greenwood
No changes
BLUES
B: C.Marchbank, J.Weitering, Z.Williams
HB: A.Saad, M.McGovern, N.Newman
C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps – C, B.Acres
HF: M.Owies, H.McKay, M.Kennedy
F: E.Hollands, C.Curnow, L.Fogarty
FOLL: T.De Koning, A.Cerra, G.Hewett
I/C: J.Boyd, J.Carroll, M.Cottrell, O.Fantasia, C.Durdin
EMG: L.Young, M.Pittonet, J.Binns
IN: C.Marchbank, J.Weitering, E.Hollands
OUT: L.Young (Omitted), B.Kemp (Omitted), D.Cuningham (Injured)
