Brock McLean will make his 2011 Carlton debut in the blockbuster against Geelong tomorrow night at Etihad Stadium. He comes into the side after a number of outstanding performances for the Northern Bullants in the VFL in recent weeks. He is joined in the side by Jeremy Laidler who missed Carlton’s last match against St Kilda due to hamstring tightness.

Laidler will play against his former side, having played two AFL games for Geelong before joining Carlton at the end of last season.

Ed Curnow injured his AC in the match against St Kilda and is expected to miss a further 2 weeks while Aaron Joseph has been omitted from the team that defeated St Kilda at Etihad Stadium in round 7.

Carlton v Geelong
Etihad Stadium
Friday May 20 at 7:40pm

Backs: B. Thornton M. Jamison N. Duigan
Half Backs: A. Carrazzo J. Russell H. Scotland
Centres: B. Gibbs B. McLean J. Laidler
Half Forwards: E. Betts J. Waite J. Garlett
Forwards: K. Simpson A. Walker C. Yarran
Followers: R. Warnock C. Judd M. Murphy
Interchange: D. Armfield S. O’hAilpin M. Robinson D. Ellard

Emergencies: L. Henderson A. Joseph S.White

Milestone: Dennis Armfield - 50th game