PREVIEW: Blues vs Tigers
We take a look at the stats that matter ahead of Saturday's massive game against the Tigers.
The Blues have made five changes, with Mitch Robinson, Andrew McInnes, Levi Casboult, Tom Bell and Nick Graham coming into the side.
Richmond have two inclusions, bringing in Dylan Grimes and Ricky Petterd.
The Blues are looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Bulldogs last week.
MATCH DETAILS
Carlton vs Richmond
Round 21
Saturday 17 August
MCG
1:45pm AEST
Head to Head (since 1980)
Carlton: 41
Western Bulldogs: 18
Past Three Results
Round 1 2013, MCG
Richmond 14 22 (102) d. Carlton 14.17 (101)
Carlton
Goals – Gibbs 2, Kreuzer 2, Murphy 2, Judd 2, Betts 2, Garlett 2
Disposals – Gibbs 34, Judd 27, Walker 26
Richmond
Goals – Deledio 3, Vickery 3, McGuane 2, King 2
Disposals – Cotchin 33, Tuck 27, Jackson 24
Round 18 2012, MCG
Carlton 14.12 (95) d.Richmond 13.13 (91)
Carlton
Goals – Betts 4, Armfield 2, Thornton 2
Disposals – Murphy 36, McLean 27, Scotland 27
Richmond
Goals – Cotchin 3, Martin 3, Tuck 2, Nahas 2
Disposals – Tuck 31, Cotchin 24, Deledio 22, Grigg 22
Round 1 2012, MCG
Carlton 18.17 (125) d. Richmond 12.9 (81)
Carlton
Goals – Hampson 3, Armfield 2, Yarran 2, Betts 2, Lucas 2
Disposals – Murphy 32, Carrazzo 31, Judd 26
Richmond
Goals – Riewoldt 4, Cotchin 2, Martin 2, Grigg 2
Disposals – Cotchin 27, Foley 25, Deledio 21, Rance 21
INJURY LIST
Carlton
Carrazzo (calf) 2 season
Hampson (knee) 2 weeks
Kreuzer (calf) Test
McCarthy (foot) Test
White (neck) season
Garlett (gluteal) test
Judd (knee) season
Watson (foot) season
Laidler (ankle) 2 weeks
Richmond
Matt Arnot (back) season
Shane Edwards (hamstring) test
Ben Griffiths (concussion) test
Jake King (hamstring) test
Chris Knights (knee) season
Kamdyn McIntosh (shoulder) season
Cadelyn Williams (shoulder) season
Next Two Weeks:
Carlton
Round 22 – Essendon, MCG
Round 23 – Port Adelaide, AAMI Stadium
Richmond
Round 22 – GWS, SCG
Round 23 – Essendon, MCG
Merchandise
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Life @ CFC
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The Carlton Podcast
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