CARLTON has named two changes to its starting 22 for Thursday night.
It was confirmed earlier in the day by AFL Senior Coach Michael Voss that Sam Durdin would make his debut for the Club, becoming the seventh new player for the Blues this season in the process.
Sam Durd𝒊𝒏.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) June 15, 2022
He is joined in the starting line-up by Matthew Cottrell, who has been elevated after his impressive performance last weekend as the activated sub which saw him finish with 16 disposals and a goal.
They take the place in the side of the injured Adam Cerra (hamstring) and Caleb Marchbank (knee).
It will be a significant occasion not only for Durdin but also Carlton captain Patrick Cripps, who will play his 150th AFL game against Richmond.
He was the unanimous choice for best on ground the last time these two sides faced off, contributing 30 disposals and three goals as the Blues broke a nine-year Tiger drought.
The medical sub will be one of Paddy Dow, Lachie Fogarty, Brodie Kemp and Will Setterfield, who have been named as emergencies.
Thursday night’s contest begins at 7:20pm AEST.
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Round 14 team v Richmond |
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Backs: |
Lachie Plowman |
Lewis Young |
Adam Saad |
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Half-backs: |
Nic Newman |
Sam Durdin |
Sam Docherty |
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Centreline: |
Matthew Cottrell |
Patrick Cripps |
Lochie O'Brien |
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Half-forwards: |
Jack Martin |
Charlie Curnow |
Matthew Owies |
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Forwards: |
Zac Fisher |
Harry McKay |
Jack Silvagni |
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Followers: |
Tom De Koning |
Sam Walsh |
Matthew Kennedy |
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Interchange: |
Jordan Boyd |
George Hewett |
Jack Newnes |
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Corey Durdin |
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Emergencies: |
Paddy Dow |
Brodie Kemp |
Lachie Fogarty |
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Will Setterfield |
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In: Sam Durdin
Out: Adam Cerra (hamstring), Caleb Marchbank (knee)
After starting last weekend as medical sub, Matthew Cottrell has been elevated into the 22.
