Round 21 2012 Preview (Bombers vs Blues)
Posted by Football NationAug 16. 2012 10:29 pm
Essendon Bombers
vs
Carlton Blues
WHEN: Saturday August 15, 1.45pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 11.13 (79) defeated by Essendon 15.19 (109) round 4, 2012 at the MCG
LINEUPS:
Essendon
B: Jake Carlisle, Kyle Hardingham, Dyson Heppell
HB: Alex Browne, Cale Hooker, Dustin Fletcher
C: Courtenay Dempsey, Brent Stanton, David Zaharakis
HF: Leroy Jetta, Stewart Crameri, Angus Monfries
F: Michael Hurley, Patrick Ryder, Alwyn Davey
Foll: Tom Bellchambers, Jobe Watson, Heath Hocking
I/C: Sam Lonergan, Jake Melksham, Michael Hibberd, Brendan Lee
Emg: Nathan Lovett-Murray, Travis Colyer, Mark Baguley
In: Patrick Ryder, Brent Stanton, Cale Hooker, David Zaharakis
Out: Nathan Lovett-Murray, Scott Gumbleton (Soreness), Travis Colyer, Mark Baguley
Carlton
B: Nick Duigan, Simon White, Zach Tuohy
HB: Bryce Gibbs, Andrew McInnes, Christopher Yarran
C: Heath Scotland, Chris Judd, Kade Simpson
HF: Andrew Walker, Jarrad Waite, Marc Murphy
F: Eddie Betts, Levi Casboult, Jeffrey Garlett
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Mitch Robinson, Andrew Carrazzo
I/C: Dennis Armfield, Brock McLean, Edward Curnow, Tom Bell
Emg: Bret Thornton, David Ellard, Rhys O’Keeffe
In: Chris Judd, Nick Duigan
Out: Rhys O’Keeffe, Matthew Watson
What our experts say:
Essendon vs Carlton:
Essendon’s loss to North Melbourne last week, when the Kangaroos had a restricted bench due to injuries, was one of the worst of their season. They should have finished full of running but instead ended with a whimper.
Meanwhile Carlton kept its slim finals hopes alive with a win over Brisbane but with St Kilda, Fremantle and the Bombers fighting for that solitary eighth spot it’s not looking good for Ratten and the boys. Expect Essendon to be hell-bent on survival.
Essendon by 24
SC – Michael Hurley (Ess), Mitch Robinson (Carl)
Read more Round 21 previews from Daniel here.
Essendon ($2.12) vs. Carlton ($1.75):
The Bombers were very disappointing last week and it was horrible to watch. They tried so valiantly, yet were let down so badly with basic skill errors and limited accountability. The Blues would love to see that again as they are a great team when able to rack up the uncontested ball. Their swift ball movement allows the speedy forwards to avail themselves in numbers. I do find this a really tough game to invest in heavily. Perhaps the previous encounter where the Bombers mauled the high flying Blues (then premiership favourites) by 10 goals earlier in the year is a key indicator……
Suggested bet: Bombers to win @ $2.12
Read more Round 21 betting suggestions from Max here.
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