Saturday, 27th July
GC SUNS home to Carlton
Metricon Stadium, 1:45pm
CONTESTED BALL (vs. Opposition)
GC SUNS +2.4 (10th)
Carlton +8.6 (3rd)
TACKLES (vs. Opposition)
GC SUNS +0.0 (8th)
Carlton –0.1 (9th)
DISPOSALS (Total)
GC SUNS 358 (10th)
Carlton 344 (13th)
KICKING EFFICIENCY % (For)
GC SUNS 64.3% (12th)
Carlton 64.3% (13th)
KICK / HBALL RATIO (For)
GC SUNS 1.34 (14th) 205 K / 152 HB
Carlton 1.53 (4th) 208 K / 136 HB
INSIDE 50'S (For)
GC SUNS 51.0 (11th)
Carlton 53.1 (6th)
DID YOU KNOW?
Carlton have travelled 3 times prior to Rd18, resulting in 2 Wins vs. West Coast & Brisbane, 1 Loss vs. Sydney
Carlton Time in Front % for 2013 is 62% (Ranked 6th)
KEY PLAYERS
CARLTON
Onball
C.Judd & M.Murphy – combine for average: 55 disposals, 9 clearances & 8 Inside 50
Half Backs
A.Walker & K.Simpson – combine for average: 44 disposals, 8 Rebound 50's
Forwards
The Three Amigos (E.Betts 10 games in 2013 , J.Garlett 16 games, C.Yarran 13 games) - combined for 69.37 with J.Garlett leading the way with 36.18
L.Henderson – the latest swingman in the AFL was swung forward in Rd16 & 17 with success, providing a Tall Target & hitting the Scoreboard (7.3)
GC SUNS
GARY ABLETT – Will Carlton Tag Gaz? Answer: You can guarantee it!
Carlton have several options to turn to for the biggest job in the AFL.
The Candidates:
37 J.Cachia (elevated rookie) has played tight Tagging roles on key midfielders J.Watson & S.Pendlebury.
35 E.Curnow has been pitted against B.Harvey, L.Montagna, S.Sidebottom & B.Stanton in recent weeks.
44 A.Carrazzo has a history of playing on Gary Ablett with some success, he has played 3 games back from a long term injury.
IN THE MEDIA
Gold Coast
"He (Judd) is the most incredible professional footballer and we certainly looked at some methods that some other great midfielders like Gary used,'' Riley said.
"Chris is always looking to grow his game and become a better and looking at Gary and others was a big part of that." Assistant Coach Mark Riley
Carlton
"If Bluey (Suns coach Guy McKenna) had his way he would love everyone to focus on Ablett and forget the rest of the team and he knows me and [we] can categorically say that will not happen," Coach Michael Malthouse said.
