Team CARLTON
Position
Name #
Backs
Andrew Carrazzo 44 Digby Morrell 3 Karl Norman 37
Half backs
Ryan Houlihan 33 Anthony Koutoufides 43 David Teague 15
Centreline
Trent Sporn 36 Heath Scotland 29 Jarrad Waite 30
Half forwards
Cory McGrath 20 Lance Whitnall 8 Matthew Lappin 12
Forwards
Adrian Deluca 26 Brendan Fevola 25 Justin Davies 7
Followers
Barnaby French 11 Nick Stevens 24 Scott Camporeale 16
Interchange:
Eddie Betts 19 Brett Johnson 10 Ian Prendergast 28

Simon Wiggins 34
Emerg:
Jordan Bannister 31 Glen Bowyer 18 Andrew Walker 1


IN: Brett Johnson

OUT: Kade Simpson – Omitted

Milestone: Ryan Houlihan will play his 100th AFL game on Saturday.
Ryan was a 5th Round selection in the 1999 AFL Draft.

Nick Stevens will play his 150th AFL game on Saturday.
Nick played 127 matches for Port Adelaide and joined Carlton prior to the 2004 season.

Position Name # Name # Name #
Backs Ben Johnson 26 Simon Prestigiacomo 35 Shane Wakelin 14
Half Backs Richard Cole 13 James Clement 8 Rhyce Shaw 22
Centres Shane O’Bree 11 Scott Burns 17 Julian Rowe 9
Half F’wds Paul Licuria 18 Anthony Rocca 23 Andrew Williams 19
Forwards Blake Caracella 10 Chris Tarrant 20 Leon Davis 1
Followers Cameron Cloke 33 Shane Woewodin 2 Brodie Holland 6
Interchange Tarkyn Lockyer 24 Nick Maxwell 27 Chad Morrison 7
Tristen Walker 12
Emergencies Jason Cloke 34 Chris Egan 15 Ryan Lonie 3

In: Maxwell
OUT: Lonie (omitted)

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Interesting - no Chambers or Livo, Walker emergency.

Good to see Jono get a run and Simo get some time in the magoos. Im excited!

Gee, with Johnson in it may be that Kouta really IS playing at CHB on A Rocca. Anyway, nice to see BJ get rewarded for his work in the VFL

Really feel for Simmo - didn't do anything wrong. At least he'll get some game time.

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Would really have liked Chambers to have come in, and Livo for that matter. Feel for Simpson, he needs game time in the seniors too if he's to make a name for himself.

This will be a tough game and we'll need to be on our guard to win this one.

Thanks for the lists sticksaftersiren87.

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Anyone know if Chambers was fit and available for selection?

I am pretty sure chambers is still injured
i think it is a calf that he got in the wiz cup final
when i spoke to him at the family day he said it was just a corky and that it looked worse than it was but obviously alot worse than either they realised or he was going to let on probably a bit of both
Nikki

Interesting to see Collingwood has droppoed pretty much their only guy capable of hitting a target (Lonie).

I am glad to see Johnson getting another shot. We really need in and unders and can't expect Kouta to get every clearance.

Obviously Livo still doubtful. I think Diggers will have his hands full on Anthony Rocca.

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Neither Kouta or Diggers can go with Tarrant on a lead. Be interesting what Denis pulls out of his hat.

Karl might get a crack at Kouta.
regards Pedro.

Christ I sound like Newcastle in the EPL.
I meant Karl on Tarrant.
Regards Pedro.

I wonder if he'll try Teague

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Hope he goes for Karl on Tarrant.

Thought that Teague didnt go to well against Soloman last week when he led up the ground. If he takes the third best fwd (if Digby takes Rocca) it will hopefully allow him to drop off his man and double team the big fella - thats when Teagy's at his best. Look for Prenda or Barnaby to fill the hole also.

Bloody hell if another Rocca kills us this week i will crack it

Reckon Karl is an absolute monty to play on Tarrant.These are the sort of guys Karl has to play on AND beat if he is to cement his place in the side.Reckon Karl is a tad clumsy in marking contests,but he can go with Tarrant on the long leads up the ground.If Karl can disposses him upfield he could become a good springboard for us.Bad luck Simmo but good for you Johno.You have more than earnt your spot.Reward for hard work once again.Simmo is probably a better long term prospect,but the time is now and Johno is ideal to go with Licuria and O Bree.

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Wojee, there was an article in one of the papers today about Tarrant. Apparently, he has a knee problem which has not settled. He had an arthroscopy which was supposed to fix it, but it flared up. It is supposed to be the type of injury which will see him go under the knife as soon as they concede that they won't make the finals. He finds it difficult to jump for marks, and it might restrict his pace. To add to his woes, he got a knock during the game last week.

Now you wouldn't want to bet your house on him having a bad game, but the selection of an opponent may be a lot easier than it would be if he was 100% fit.

I think only Karl would be able to match Karl on a lead or in the air so Id stick him on Tarrant. Hopefully our midfield dominates otherwise Rocca and Tarrant might have field days.

$20 says Teague starts on Tarrant

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Put simply, if Tarrant leads long and wide, it doesn't matter who you put on him. The next kick is the most important - cover that and Tarrant will find himself with nowhere to kick to.

If Tarrant leads up the corridor, different story, but no-one can go with him on a lead. You have to play in front of him, 10-15m in front so that you can cover his leads and if he has to lead, make him lead wide.

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