Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 18 AFL game between Carlton Blues and Port Adelaide Power. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Port Adelaide Power heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Carlton Blues vs. Port Adelaide Power game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 15, 2023 at 4:35 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Carlton Blues vs Port Adelaide Power Odds
Carlton Blues vs Port Adelaide Power Preview
Three weeks can make a big difference in footy.
The Blues are right back in the hunt for a finals berth on the back of a hat-trick of wins, dismantling Fremantle last week in aggressive, high-scoring fashion.
If Carlton wins out, they’ll be almost guaranteed a spot in the eight, but things are about to get real in a hurry against a Port Adelaide side shooting for its 14th straight win.
The Power haven’t been putting teams away by a big margin, but they’ve been a tough team to pin down for four quarters due to their work around the clearances and their ability to get the ball into the forward half of the ground.
Port has been the third-highest scoring team in the competition so far, which does put the pressure on Carlton given their problems in front of goal.
Unlike most inter-state clubs, Port has also been fantastic away from home, losing only once way back in Round 2 against Collingwood.
There’s a certain sense of belief starting to stir at Princes Park, but with the Power proving themselves as one of the most dominant fourth-quarter teams in the league, they might just sneak home in another tight one.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Port Adelaide Power to win at $1.96 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Harry McKay at $10.00.
Carlton Blues vs Port Adelaide Power Teams
BLUES
Backs: B.Kemp, J.Weitering, N.Newman
Half Backs: J.Boyd, M.McGovern, A.Saad
Centreline: B.Acres, P.Cripps – C, S.Walsh
Half Forwards: L.Fogarty, C.Curnow, M.Owies
Forwards: D.Cuningham, H.McKay, J.Martin
Followers: T.De Koning, A.Cerra, S.Docherty
Interchange: A.Cincotta, G.Hewett, M.Cottrell, J.Silvagni
Emergencies: C.Marchbank, P.Dow, J.Motlop, O.Hollands
In: T.De Koning
Out: Le.Young (Omitted), M.Kennedy (Injured)
POWER
Backs: L.Jones, T.Jonas – C, D.Houston
Half Backs: K.Farrell, A.Aliir, D.Williams
Centreline: M.Bergman, W.Drew, X.Duursma
Half Forwards: Z.Butters, T.Marshall, T.Boak
Forwards: D.Byrne-Jones, O.Lord, S.Powell-Pepper
Followers: S.Lycett, O.Wines, C.Rozee
Interchange: J.McEntee, J.Finlayson, J.Mead, J.Burgoyne
Emergencies: F.Evans, S.Hayes, R.Burton, J.Sinn
In: T.Jonas, X.Duursma, O.Lord, S.Lycett, J.Mead, J.Burgoyne
Out: R.Burton (Omitted), S.Hayes (Omitted), Q.Narkle (Omitted), T.McKenzie (Injured), C.Dixon (Injured), J.Horne-Francis (Injured), J.Rioli (Personal Reason)