The second game of Sunday AFL Round 10 matches is between Carlton Blues and Adelaide Crows . The game is set to commence at 4:40 PM local time with the game to be played at MCG. Away team Adelaide Crows go into the match as the favourites in the market. View our preview and teams for the game between Carlton Blues and Adelaide Crows.
Round:Round 10 , May 25, 2014, SUNDAY 4:40 PM
Stadium:MCG
Weather:19° Morning shower or two.
Featured Bookmakers:
Odds Comparison:
Carlton Blues | 2.30 | 2.20 | 2.12 | 2.20 | 2.30 | 2.25 |
Adelaide Crows | 1.65 | 1.68 | 1.75 | 1.68 | 1.65 | 1.68 |
All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.
Tips: Adelaide Crows to win.
Preview:
THESE teams have recovered from slow starts to 2014, Carlton winning three of its past four games and Adelaide four of its past five. After their shock loss to Melbourne before the bye, the Crows rebounded strongly with their best win of the season against Collingwood last round, and the Blues accounted for St Kilda in round eight. Taylor Walker returns to the MCG for the first time since he injured his knee in the corresponding clash last season and his combination with James Podsiadly and Josh Jenkins will test Blues Michael Jamison, Sam Rowe and Simon White, who have performed well in the past month. Former Blue Eddie Betts also faces his old team for the first time.
LAST FIVE TIMES
R5, 2013, Carlton 17.13 (115) d Adelaide 12.11 (83) MCG
R8, 2012, Adelaide 19.10 (124) d Carlton 8.7 (55) Etihad Stadium
R5, 2011, Carlton 11.19 (85) d Adelaide 12.7 (79) Etihad Stadium
R4, 2010, Carlton 16.7 (103) d Adelaide 6.19 (55) AAMI Stadium
R22, 2009, Adelaide 27.14 (176) d Carlton 16.8 (104) Etihad Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1.The Blues dominated the disposals, scoring shots and inside 50s in their 32-point victory over the Crows last season.
2. The Crows are now the top team for centre clearances this season, averaging 14.5 a game. The Blues are 10th with 12.5 a match.
3. Adelaide ranks second for contested marks this season with 90. Carlton is 15th with 63.
4. At the MCG the clubs have met three times with two wins to Carlton. They have met 21 times in Melbourne, with 13 wins to eight in the Blues’ favour.
5. Carlton is averaging the second fewest disposals of all teams this season at 345.6 a game. Adelaide is up to fourth at 379.2.
6. Bryce Gibbs was 84th on the Official AFL Player Ratings table at the start of this season, but he has climbed to 63rd after some good recent performances. He is now the third highest-ranked Blue, behind Marc Murphy and Kade Simpson.
Teams:
CARLTON
B: Andrejs Everitt, Michael Jamison, Sam Rowe
HB: Zach Tuohy, Andrew Walker, Dylan Buckley
C: Kade Simpson, Bryce Gibbs, Jeff Garlett
HF: Levi Casboult, Marc Murphy, Chris Yarran
F: Lachie Henderson, Dennis Armfield, Troy Menzel
FOLL: Robert Warnock, Brock McLean, Dale Thomas
I/C: Jaryd Cachia, Andrew Carrazzo, Sam Docherty, David Ellard, Blaine Johnson, Jarrad Waite, Simon White,
IN: Jaryd Cachia, Andrew Carrazzo, Blaine Johnson, Jarrad Waite,
OUT: Mitch Robinson (suspension)
ADELAIDE
B: K.Hartigan, B.Rutten, L.Brown
HB: B.Smith, D.Talia, M.Jaensch
C: R.Sloane, S.Thompson, D.Mackay
HF: S.Kerridge, J.Jenkins, C.Cameron
F: J.Podsiadly, T.Walker, E.Betts
FOLL: S.Jacobs, P.Dangerfield, R.Douglas
I/C: (from): M.Wright, M.Crouch, A.Otten, R.Laird, J.Lyons, B.Martin, M.Grigg
IN: M.Grigg, J.Lyons, A.Otten
OUT: Nil