CARLTON’S second game in the Top End for premiership points will be a crucial one in the context of its 2020 season.

The Blues will have the honour of kicking off Sir Doug Nicholls Round when it takes on Gold Coast in Darwin tonight.

Both teams enter the contest knowing a win is crucial to stay in the hunt for season 2020.

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Opposition Report | Round 13

Take a closer look at this week's opposition, brought to you by VRGF.

The Blues and the Suns have shown their willingness to set their game up on a strong intercept game, with the Blues in particular converting turnovers into scores.

These teams are also strong at the centre bounce, ranking in the top six in the competition for clearance differential.

Two of the undisputed brightest young stars in the competition, all eyes will be on what Sam Walsh and Izak Rankine can produce in the Top End.

Taken at picks Nos.1 and 3 respectively in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft, the duo have already proven to be prime movers for their teams.

Rankine has taken the competition by storm in his first two months, while Sam Walsh has shown no signs of slowing down after being crowned the 2019 NAB AFL Rising Star.

The in-form Ed Curnow could be your point of difference as our star of Fantasy Watch following another strong showing last weekend.

With five scores of 74 or higher in the last six weeks, Curnow offers security and consistency to any AFL Fantasy midfield.