AFTER 257 games, just one win separates the two old enemies.
So in the most bizarre of seasons, there will be a sense of normalcy when Carlton and Collingwood once again lock horns this weekend.
The Blues will hold the bragging rights in the head-to-head stakes, having recorded 128 wins to Collingwood’s 127.
A mark of Collingwood’s success in recent seasons, the Magpies will enter the clash ranked No.1 in the AFL for disposals.
They have also been strong in thwarting their opposition from entering inside 50, something the Blues have done to good effect in 2020 (ranked No.5 for inside 50s).
Carlton will be looking to give its tall forwards every opportunity against the Magpies, spearheaded by Harry McKay.
Likely to have Darcy Moore waiting for him, McKay has built form and consistency in recent weeks: he took more marks inside 50 than anyone in the competition last weekend.
One player who is fully aware of what the clash between the old enemies represents is Marc Murphy.
As he prepares for his 23rd match against the Pies, Murphy is our star of Fantasy Watch this week: he has averaged 80 points in his three games since the bye.
