Andrew Carrazzo and Michael Jamison, who were both late withdrawals from last week’s team, have returned. Bret Thornton has also returned after missing the one game and David Ellard has been recalled after playing for the Northern Bullants in last week’s VFL Elimination Final.
Out of the side is Matthew Kreuzer who is missing with a foot injury while Jordan Russell, Kane Lucas and Zach Tuohy have been omitted.
The Blues will have a final training session at Visy Park on Saturday morning with supporters welcome to attend.
Carlton v Essendon
Elimination Final
Sunday September 11th
MCG
2:40pm
Backs: Michael Jamison Lachie Henderson Jeremy Laidler
HBacks: Aaron Joseph Nick Duigan Chris Yarran
Centres: Bryce Gibbs Chris Judd Dennis Armfield
HForwards: Jeff Garlett Bret Thornton Kade Simpson
Forwards: Eddie Betts Setanta O’hAilpin Andrew Walker
Followers: Rob Warnock Heath Scotland Marc Murphy
Interchange: Andrew Carrazzo Marcus Davies David Ellard Mitch Robinson
Emergencies: Paul Bower, Kane Lucas, Zach Tuohy
In: Carrazzo, Ellard, Jamison, Ellard
Out: Kreuzer (foot), Lucas, Russell, Tuohy (all omitted)
Milestone: Kade Simpson will play his 143rd consecutive game for Carlton, a club record.
