Friday’s only AFL Round 12 match is between Geelong Cats and Carlton Blues. The opening bounce is set to commence at 7:50 PM local time with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. The home team Geelong Cats are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Geelong Cats and Carlton Blues.
Round: Round 12 , June 06, 2014 , 7:50 PM
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Weather: 16° Partly cloudy
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| Geelong Cats | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.18 | 1.20 |
| Carlton Blues | 5.00 | 5.20 | 5.00 | 5.20 | 5.00 | 4.60 |
All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.
Tips: Geelong Cats to win.
Preview:
BOTH sides are coming off morale-sapping losses in round 11. The Cats suffered a 110-point thrashing at the hands of the Sydney Swans at the SCG, while the Blues were humbled by the lowly Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. As a result, the teams have plenty to prove. Geelong, which is now sixth on the ladder but only percentage off second, should have the firepower to get the result it wants. But if Carlton has shown one thing since Mick Malthouse’s arrival, it is resilience. The Blues began this season with four straight losses, yet they were able to bounce back then and they will back themselves to do the same this time around.
LAST FIVE TIMES
R3, 2013, Geelong 18.11 (119) d Carlton 15.13 (103) at Etihad Stadium
R11, 2012, Geelong 14.13 (97) d Carlton 11.19 (85) at Etihad Stadium
R9, 2011, Geelong 15.12 (102) d Carlton 14.16 (100) at Etihad Stadium
R21, 2010, Geelong 18.13 (121) d Carlton 12.7 (79) at Etihad Stadium
R5, 2010, Carlton 15.14 (104) d Geelong 9.14 (68) at the MCG
THE SIX POINTS
1. Geelong has won all 11 of its games against Carlton at Etihad Stadium. The run of success has included five wins by more than 50 points and two by less than a goal.
2. Such has been the Cats’ dominance over the Blues at Etihad Stadium, they have kicked an average score of 124 points to Carlton’s 83 in those 11 matches.
3. This game is a battle of the shoddiest shooters at goal. Geelong converts just 45.1 per cent of its shots, making it the least accurate team in the competition. Carlton is 17th when it comes to accuracy, converting just 45.8 per cent of its shots.
4. Geelong is the worst clearance team this season, averaging 33.6 per game. Carlton is the fourth-best, averaging 40 per game.
5. The Cats have been strong when it comes to marks inside 50 this year. They are averaging 12.9 per game, which ranks them third in the competition. Carlton is ranked seventh, with an average of 11.8 per game.
6. Geelong forward Tom Hawkins recorded the highest score in the Official AFL Player Ratings, brought to you by Gatorade, in the most recent meeting between the Cats and Blues in round three last season. Hawkins’ 17 disposals, five marks and three goals earned him 23 points.
Teams:
Geelong
B Jared Rivers, Tom Lonergan, Andrew Mackie
HB Corey Enright, Harry Taylor, Mark Blicavs
C George Horlin-Smith, Joel Selwood, Mitch Duncan
HF Steve Johnson, Hamish McIntosh, Jesse Stringer
F Jordan Murdoch, Tom Hawkins, Jimmy Bartel
FOL Dawson Simpson, James Kelly, Cameron Guthrie
I/C Jed Bews, Billie Smedts, Steven Motlop, Mathew Stokes
EMG Jackson Sheringham, Brad Hartman, Josh Walker
IN: Corey Enright, Tom Lonergan
OUT: Jackson Sheringham (Omitted), Travis Varcoe (family funeral)
Carlton
B Andrejs Everitt, Michael Jamison, Simon White
HB Chris Yarran, Sam Rowe, Zach Tuohy
C Kade Simpson, Marc Murphy, Sam Docherty
HF Jeff Garlett, Jarrad Waite, Troy Menzel
F Levi Casboult, Lachie Henderson, Mitch Robinson
FOL Robert Warnock, Bryce Gibbs, Dale Thomas
I/C Andrew Walker, Andrew Carrazzo, Brock McLean, Dennis Armfield
EMG Dylan Buckley, Nick Graham, Jaryd Cachia
IN Andrew Walker, Dennis Armfield
OUT David Ellard (Calf), Dylan Buckley (Omitted)
