Autopsy AFL 2023 Round 8 - Blues v Lions Fri May 5th 7:50pm AEST (Marvel)

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AFL 2023 PREMIERSHIP SEASON ROUND 8

CARLTON V BRISBANE LIONS
FRIDAY MAY 5TH 7:50PM AEST (MARVEL)

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BLUES​

B: S. Docherty, Le.Young, N. Newman
HB: M. McGovern, J. Weitering, A. Saad
C: B. Acres, P. Cripps – C, E. Curnow
HF: S. Walsh, H. McKay, J. Silvagni
F: C. Durdin, C. Curnow, J. Motlop
FOLL: M. Pittonet, A. Cerra, G. Hewett

I/C: B. Kemp, A. Cincotta, O. Hollands, J. Honey
EMG: Z. Fisher, M. Kennedy, L. Cowan, L. Fogarty

IN: J. Motlop
OUT: M. Kennedy (sub), Z. Fisher (omitted)

LIONS​

B: B. Starcevich, J. Payne, K. Coleman
HB: C. McKenna, H. Andrews, R. Lester
C: J. Berry, Z. Bailey, H. McCluggage
HF: C. Cameron, J. Gunston, W. Ashcroft
F: L. McCarthy, J. Daniher, E. Hipwood
FOLL: O. McInerney, J. Dunkley, L. Neale – C

I/C: C. Rayner, H. Sharp, N. Answerth, D. Wilmot
EMG: C. Ah Chee, J. Lyons, D. Fort, D. Joyce

IN: H. Sharp
OUT: D. Rich, D. Zorko (both injured)

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Sam Docherty – 150 Games

Carlton defender Sam Docherty

15

Sam Docherty

Age

31

Ht

187cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.3

5star

K

15.1

5star

HB

7.2

4star

M

6.6

5star

T

2.4

4star

CL

1.1

3star

D

22.6

5star

K

16.0

5star

HB

6.6

4star

M

7.0

5star

T

0.6

1star

CL

0.4

3star

D

11.2

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

CL

0.6

3star

will play his 150th AFL game tonight against Brisbane. A modern comeback story for the ages, Docherty’s return to football was one of the highlights of 2022 for football fans everywhere. Docherty showcased his prolific ball-winning ability, averaging 27 disposals, and recorded at least 25 touches in all but three games last year. Docherty’s natural versatility has emphasised his role as a vital member of the Blue’s line-up, not only dominating in the backline but also moving into the midfield when required. In February, Docherty signed a two-year extension with the Club.

Adam Saad

42

Adam Saad

Age

30

Ht

178cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

349.1

5star

D

20.7

5star

K

12.0

5star

HB

8.7

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.4

3star

MG

388.3

5star

D

17.6

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.2

3star

– 50 Games

Carlton defender Adam Saad

42

Adam Saad

Age

30

Ht

178cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

349.1

5star

D

20.7

5star

K

12.0

5star

HB

8.7

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.4

3star

MG

388.3

5star

D

17.6

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.2

3star

will play his 50th Carlton game tonight against Brisbane. Saad joined Carlton at the end of 2020 after a trade with Essendon. Emerging as one of the competition’s premier small defenders, Saad brings an immediate injection of speed, elite ball-use and proven defensive talent. Off field, Saad has established the Adam Saad

42

Adam Saad

Age

30

Ht

178cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

349.1

5star

D

20.7

5star

K

12.0

5star

HB

8.7

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.4

3star

MG

388.3

5star

D

17.6

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.2

3star

Pathways, a program that invites youth from culturally diverse backgrounds to participate in various football and personal development programs. Last year he was named in the All-Australian squad and finished 6th in in the John Nicholls Medal.

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[Power Raid]

what a ripper

a coin toss but I will go the lions by 17

 

[CCurnow3votes]

what a ripper

a coin toss but I will go the lions by 17

You chose the wrong coin

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Massive game - Blues by 23

 

[PrinceCharles]

Marvel is Charlie's palace, come to pay your respects.

 

[Elixuh]

 

[Thrawn]

Yes, and the orcs ended up losing.

 

[Elixuh]

Yes, and the orcs ended up losing.

That is a Uruk-hai, which is Brisbane. In this scenario Carlton are the goblins.

 

[bungalow_bill]

If the Lions bring their best footy they win comfortably, just a matter of who shows up Jekyll lions or Hyde lions.

 

[My Tilly]

Docherty's a freak of nature.
Returns a month early and doesn't miss a beat.

Going with Carlton by 2 points.

 

[JasRulz63]

While Brisbane have struggled away from home relative to at the GABBA, since 2019 (when Brisbane haven't been garbage) their record is 6-2 at Marvel. It's the MCG and GMHBA where the struggles in Victoria have predominately been.

Zorko, and to a lesser extent Rich, are going to be big outs. Zorko has quietly put together a very good year at half forward.

Midfield battle will be interesting - Neale, Dunkley, Ashcroft, Berry, McCluggage vs Cripps, Hewett, Walsh, Cerra, Docherty. Not dissimilar midfields in their composition and relative strengths. I suspect this is a game we play Berry as an inside mid and sit him on Cripps, like we do against Melbourne and Oliver.

 

[Worm4]

Carlton win this by around 5 goals through midfield dominance

 

[CarterS]

Carlton played themselves back into form on the weekend, should be a great game!

 

[kreuze_missile]

I think Brisbane are a 6 goal better side at the GABBA.

Fortunately this is at Marvel. Blues play the ground OK but look better on bigger decks.

Blues by 32. Statement win.

 

[Milux]

Blues fans cocky. Never thought I'd see it .

Both teams have good reason to be up and about. Although if this was 1 week earlier would blues fans be so confident?

Curious as the why this isn't at the MCG. Also didn't realise we are 6 and 2 over the last 8 games at marvel.

 

[Soapy V]

Big game for Blues this week.

Docherty and Saad make a big difference and Cincotta & Kemp have been impressive. Pittonet really starting to have an influence

Cowan Fogarty Motlop Boyd Cottrell Owies all available and Binns Dow & O'Brien played well in the 2's. Selection will be interesting after a 100 point win and we have as many players available for selection as we have had in 12 months

Carroll Cuningham S.Durdin likely back as well. Only unavailable are Philp Marchbank & Williams

Competition for spots makes us better

My take is if we can atleast match them in the midfield our defence is to good to allow them a winning score.

Blues by 32 points

 

[melbun]

Lions by 42 amidst calls for the replacement of Voss.

 

[CarterS]

I think Brisbane are a 6 goal better side at the GABBA.

Fortunately this is at Marvel. Blues play the ground OK but look better on bigger decks.

Blues by 32. Statement win.

Before the last game we played at Marvel we'd won 6 in a row there.

 

[bungalow_bill]

While Brisbane have struggled away from home relative to at the GABBA, since 2019 (when Brisbane haven't been garbage) their record is 6-2 at Marvel. It's the MCG and GMHBA where the struggles in Victoria have predominately been.

Zorko, and to a lesser extent Rich, are going to be big outs. Zorko has quietly put together a very good year at half forward.

Midfield battle will be interesting - Neale, Dunkley, Ashcroft, Berry, McCluggage vs Cripps, Hewett, Walsh, Cerra, Docherty. Not dissimilar midfields in their composition and relative strengths. I suspect this is a game we play Berry as an inside mid and sit him on Cripps, like we do against Melbourne and Oliver.

Interesting didn't realize we had such a good record at Marvel. We should account for the Blues mid field even without Zorko. Berry or Dunkley on Cripps.

 

[kreuze_missile]

Before the last game we played at Marvel we'd won 6 in a row there.

In other words.. you lost your last game at Marvel.

Good to know.

 

[Elixuh]

Would have been nice to have played this at the G, sigh.

 

[timokane]

Lions by 7 points

 

[ShooterMcGavin8]

Carlton win this by around 5 goals through midfield dominance

Might want to step up the contested and clearance numbers then. Brisbane Far surperior midfield. Clearance numbers show that. In front of the comp by a margin.

 

[Haso]

That is a Uruk-hai, which is Brisbane. In this scenario Carlton are the goblins.

I just did a sense-check on this one, and it's not nerdy at all you're good to go.

 

[Haso]

Lions by 42 amidst calls for the replacement of Voss.

Not the first time the Lions have been responsible for such calls.