Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 23 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Carlton Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Carlton Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday August 18, 2024 at 4:40 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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West Coast Eagles vs Carlton Blues Preview

This game to close out the round is compelling for all the right reasons. Carlton’s disastrous 74-point loss to Hawthorn last week has cast serious doubt on their finals aspirations, pushing them out of the top eight ahead of a crucial trip to Perth.

Star forward Charlie Curnow remains under an injury cloud after hurting his ankle, while Adam Cerra and Jack Martin are also big concerns for the Blues.

West Coast, meanwhile, has avoided the wooden spoon, making this game a golden opportunity to spoil Carlton’s season and build momentum heading into next year. A win here would bolster interim head coach Jarrad Schofield’s credentials and potentially turn up the heat on Michael Voss.

For a team that once sat second on the ladder, a loss would be catastrophic for the Blues. Whether a trip west will help them refocus remains to be seen, but as the betting suggests, this one could go down to the wire