MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 7 AFL game between Geelong Cats and Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Geelong Cats vs. Carlton Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 27, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Where: MCG
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Geelong Cats vs Carlton Blues Odds
Geelong Cats vs Carlton Blues Preview
What a cracker this contest is set to be. The Cats coming in undefeated against a Blues side coming off a character-defining win against the Giants, who lost their undefeated tag.
The Cats got the job done in heavy rain against the Lions, punishing their scoreboard inaccuracy and converting with their turnover pace and transition inside 50.
The Blues got their stoppage game going and impacted the game with their contest work, taking away the Giants uncontested movement in transition.
The Cats are the home side for this one, giving away a GMHBA game for a run on the hallowed turf at the G’, which is where these two sides have met the last three years.
The Cats play quite similar to the Giants, a lot of uncontested footy, composed chains down the line in transition, they methodically work it inside 50 where they’re able to find reliable targets.
The Cats are second-last in the competition for their disposal efficiency, which the Blues will target through their contested style of footy.
The Cats stoppage clearance game is top four in the competition, and the Blues rank bottom-four, although last week showed their capability of some stoppage dominance.
The forward battle on both ends is intriguing, and we saw last year how exciting it was when Jeremy Cameron kicked six, and Charlie Curnow kicked five.
The Cats will have heavier legs after their rainy outing last week, but the Blues are still struggling with sore bodies after their Giants win.
Flip of the coin for this one, but the Blues should stack up with fresher legs if the game is close late.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.70 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Curnow at $7.50.
Geelong Cats vs Carlton Blues Teams
CATS
B: Z.Guthrie, S.De Koning, J.Kolodjashnij
HB: Z.Tuohy, J.Henry, M.Holmes
C: M.O’Connor, P.Dangerfield – C, M.Blicavs
HF: B.Close, J.Cameron, G.Miers
F: T.Stengle, T.Hawkins, O.Henry
FOLL: R.Stanley, C.Guthrie, T.Bruhn
I/C: O.Dempsey, B.Parfitt, J.Bowes, T.Atkins, M.Duncan
EMG: S.Neale, J.Clark, T.Conway
IN: Z.Tuohy, R.Stanley, C.Guthrie
OUT: T.Stewart (Injured), T.Conway (Omitted), J.Clark (Omitted)
BLUES
B: L.Cowan, Le.Young, B.Kemp
HB: Z.Williams, J.Weitering, N.Newman
C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps – C, B.Acres
HF: E.Hollands, H.McKay, M.Cottrell
F: M.Owies, T.De Koning, C.Curnow
FOLL: M.Pittonet, S.Walsh, G.Hewett
I/C: J.Boyd, M.Kennedy, J.Carroll, C.Durdin, O.Fantasia
EMG: J.Binns, S.Durdin, A.Cincotta
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