CARLTON has made two changes for the final clash of the 2021 season.
The Blues have brought back co-captain Patrick Cripps, who returns to the fold after being a late out from last weekend’s game due to quad tightness.
He has been joined in the team of 22 by Lachie Fogarty, who has been recalled for his first full game since Round 17.
The duo come into the side for the retired Marc Murphy as well as Paddy Dow, who has been omitted.
Corey Durdin and Brodie Kemp retain their spot for their second games in the Navy Blue, while at the other end of the spectrum, it’s an end of an era.
Eddie Betts will run out in his 350th AFL game as one of the all-time great careers comes to an end.
Fans at home will no doubt be hoping for one final piece of classical Eddie Betts once the siren blares at Marvel Stadium at 7:40pm on Saturday night.
Named in the forward line together with the man who was the match-winner in his debut nine years ago, it’ll also mark the final time when Levi Casboult pulls on the Navy Blue jumper.
Round 23 team |
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Backs: |
Liam Stocker |
Jacob Weitering |
Nic Newman |
Half-backs: |
Adam Saad |
Lachie Plowman |
Tom Williamson |
Centreline: |
Jack Newnes |
Patrick Cripps |
Lochie O'Brien |
Half-forwards: |
Ed Curnow |
Charlie Curnow |
Eddie Betts |
Forwards: |
Mitch McGovern |
Levi Casboult |
Corey Durdin |
Followers: |
Tom De Koning |
Matt Kennedy |
Sam Walsh |
Interchange: |
Brodie Kemp |
Zac Fisher |
Lachie Fogarty |
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Josh Honey |
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Emergencies: |
Paddy Dow |
Matthew Owies |
Luke Parks |
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Sam Petrevski-Seton |
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IN: Patrick Cripps, Lachie Fogarty
OUT: Marc Murphy (retired), Paddy Dow