It’s a simple equation for Carlton – win and in – with St Kilda hoping to spoil the party in the second-last game of the 2024 AFL home and away season.
The Blues (13-9, 110.7%) came into the round eighth on the ladder, and will guarantee themselves a spot in September with a victory this afternoon.
The Saints (10-12, 99.3%) have already proven they’re happy to play finals spoilers, beating Geelong last week to deliver a major blow to their season.
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The Blues have made just one change, with Adam Saad returning to replace an injured Zac Williams – with two-time Coleman Medallist Charlie Curnow still not fit from his ankle injury.
For the Saints, Mattaes Phillipou’s inclusion is their only swap, coming in for Anthony Caminiti.
The match gets underway at 3:20pm from Marvel Stadium.
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The Blues lost another star before the bounce with defender Mitch McGovern a late out, making it 11 of their best 22 sidelined.
Orazio Fantasia was called up, with Ashton Moir and Hugo Garcia (St Kilda) named as the subs.
It took less than 30 seconds for the Blues to get the dream start through George Hewett, but despite their territory dominance that was their only goal in the opening term.
Big Saint Rowan Marshall made the Blues pay when he converted from just St Kilda’s second inside 50.
The Saints extended their lead to 14-9 at the first change.
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