Power vs Blues
Carlton has made three changes ahead of tonight’s clash with Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Round 22
Carlton v Port Adelaide
Friday 22 August
Adelaide Oval 7:20pm
Carlton has made three changes ahead of tonight’s clash with Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
The Blues will welcome back Kane Lucas and Blaine Johnson into the side, whilst Nick Holman will make his debut.
19-year-old Homan was recruited with Carlton’s third round pick in last year’s National Draft.
Meanwhile Port Adelaide has made two changes, bringing in Angus Monfries and Jackson Trengove who will replace Aaron Young and Tom Logan.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Played 25
Carlton 11
Port Adelaide 14
PAST 3 RESULTS
Round 1, 2014
Etihad Stadium
Port Adelaide 18.12 (120) d. Carlton 12.15 (87)
Carlton
Goals – Ellard 2, Curnow 2, Gibbs 2
Disposals – Simpson 25, Gibbs 23, Murphy 23
Port Adelaide
Westhoff 5, Gray 4, Wines 2, Schulz 2, Hartlett 2
Disposals – Conres 30, Wines 28, Polec 24
Round 23, 2013
AAMI Stadium
Carlton 15.14 (104) d. Port Adelaide 15.13 (103)
Carlton
Goals – Murphy 3, Betts 2, Yarran 2, Garlett 2
Disposals – Gibbs 26, Walker 25, Murphy 23
Port Adelaide
Goals – Ebert 4, Schulz, Westhoff 2,
Disposals – Cornes 35, O’Shea 24, Ebert 23
Round 8, 2013
Etihad
Carlton 16.13 (109) d. Port Adelaide 14.17 (91)
Carlton
Goals – Garlett 4, Murphy 3, Robinson 2, Bell 2, Scotland 2
Disposals – Judd 25, Murphy 24, Robinson 23
Port Adelaide
Goals – Moore 3, Gray 2, Schulz 2
Disposals – Cornes 23, Wingard 22, Ebert 19, Monfries 19, Westhoff 19
INJURY LIST
Carlton
Buckley (Hamstring) 1 week
Cachia (Shoulder) Season
Ellard (Ankle) Season
Everitt (Knee) 1 week
Giles (Foot) 1 week
Henderson (Eye socket) Season
McLean (Calf) 1 week
Robsinson (Eye socket) Season
Walker (Knee) Season
Port Adelaide
Colquhoun (Knee) Season
Redden (Knee) Season
Renouf (Knee) Season
NEXT GAME
Carlton
Round 23 – Essendon, MCG
Port Adelaide
Round 23 – Fremantle, Patersons Stadium
BLACK ARMBANDS
Carlton players will wear black armbands in the match against Port Adelaide on Friday night, in memory of premiership player Doug Williams.
Williams, a member of Carlton’s 1945 premiership team, passed away this week at the age of 90.
MERCHANDISE
Get all the latest official on-field Club exclusive gear at the Carlton Shop. Don’t miss out on all the latest Nike gear including track jackets, rain jackets, hoodies and polos, so that you can wear what the team wears.
For merchandise visit the Carlton Shop marquee at the Eastern Gate on Adelaide Oval from 4:30pm until the start of the game.
You can also purchase on-filed and Club exclusive gear online at shop.carltonfc.com.au or by ringing the Carlton Shop during business hours on (03) 9389 6288.