Details: MCG, Sunday 18 July, 3.20pm (AEST)

Broadcast: Channel 7, FOX Footy, AFL app, Kayo

THE GAME IN FOCUS:

It’s going to be a big clash when the Blues meet the Pies at the MCG on Sunday. 

In the 27th instalment of the Peter Mac Cup, both sides will be fighting for a win to give themselves a momentum boost in the latter rounds of the home-and-away season.

Carlton is currently leading the ledger in the Peter Mac Cup, winning 14 games to Collingwood’s 12, and will be looking to widen that margin at all costs against the old enemy on Sunday.

The Pies got the better of the Blues earlier in the year, and the Blues will definitely be looking to respond after last time's defeat, as well as their defeat at the hands of the Cats last Saturday. 

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Daisy's doozy of a dagger (2017)

Take a look back on Dale Thomas' slick goal against his old side in 2017.

BLUE FOCUS:

The Pies are very effective when it comes to disposing of the football, which has been an area that the Blues will have to focus on this weekend.

Carlton will need to put their team defence to the test in order to break up Collingwood's ball movement, as well as making sure they capitalise on their opportunities going forward when in possession.

To get on top of an in-form Collingwood, Carlton will need to back in its weapons, using their pace on the wide expanses of the MCG to their advantage and keep their run going for four quarters.

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    Pittonet: Rucks stick together

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  • 07:17

    Teague on AFL 360: Walsh, Pies and belief

    Senior Coach David Teague joined Gerard Whateley and Jason Dunstall on AFL 360 to discuss season 2021.

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  • 02:35

    AFL R18 | Sounds of the win

    An empty MCG provided some unique sights and sounds behind the scenes of our Round 18 clash with Collingwood.

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    Weitering steps up

    Jacob Weitering spoke to Carlton Media following the Round 18 win over Collingwood where he played an unfamiliar role in captaining the side for the first time.

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  • 01:05

    AFL R18 | Sounds of Walsh's superb snap

    Listen to Sam Walsh's brilliant snap as called by Channel 7/Fox Footy, Triple M, 3AW and AFL Nation.

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  • 09:06

    Newnes: McKay and Walsh have gone to another level

    Jack Newnes spoke to Dwayne Russell on SEN radio to discuss the Round 18 win as well as the rise of young players including Sam Walsh and Harry Mckay.

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  • 00:45

    AFL R18 | Hard hits of the week

    Matthew Kennedy, Jack Martin and Liam Stocker feature in the Round 18 hard hits of the week.

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  • 01:01

    AFL R18 | Marks of the week

    Enjoy the best marks from the Round 18 win over Collingwood.

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  • 01:54

    AFL R18 | Goals of the week

    Check out all the best goals from the Round 18 win over Collingwood.

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  • 04:19

    Walsh, Jack in AFL's 'The 10'

    Watch as Sam Walsh and Jack Silvagni both feature in AFL's 'The 10' which features the top ten plays of the week from across the league.

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  • 02:39

    AFL R18 | A last-quarter avalanche

    Watch all the goals from the final term as Carlton ripped the game away from the old enemy Collingwood in Round 18.

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  • 11:17

    AFL R18 | Teague post-match

    David Teague speaks to the media following the Round 18 win against Collingwood.

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  • 07:59

    AFL R18 | Highlights

    Watch highlights from the Round 18 win over Collingwood.

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    AFL R18 | Team song

    Listen to the boy's sing the song following the Round 18 win over Collingwood.

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  • 01:36

    AFL R18 | Stand-in skipper Weitering talks resilience

    Jacob Weitering spoke to Fox Footy after leading the boys to a win in the Peter Mac Cup.

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  • 01:49

    AFL R18 | Walsh proud of team effort

    Sam Walsh spoke to Fox Footy following another superb individual performance in the Round 18 win.

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  • 01:49

    AFL R18 | Kennedy tenacious in win

    Enjoy some of Matthew Kennedy's best highlights in the Round 18 win over Collingwood.

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  • 01:36

    AFL R18 | Harry boots four in the 4th

    Harry McKay stood up late, kicking four 4th quarter goals in the Round 18 win over Collingwood.

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  • 02:17

    AFL R18 | Walsh's prolific performance against the Pies

    Watch Sam Walsh in action, as he racked up 39 disposals and booted home another gem of a goal.

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  • 01:18

    AFL R18 | Silvagni emotional after special win

    Jack Silvagni lets out some emotion after his side's inspiring victory, following the loss of his late grandfather Sergio Silvagni.

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GET EXCITED ABOUT:

Liam Jones' return to the side will be a welcome addition to the defensive structure that held up admirably against Geelong last weekend.

While Jacob Weitering put on a clinic against Tom Hawkins, having his partner in crime back in the fold will only strengthen the Blues' defence. 

The Blues will also welcome back an injection of pace, with Zac Fisher returning to the side this weekend. 

Fisher's forward prowess will be a welcome addition to the side, with his class by foot being an asset. 

The medical sub will be announced an hour before the bounce on Sunday.

BLUE VIEW: 

While the Bluebaggers won’t be able to watch the game live, the game will be broadcast on free-to-air television, as well as Fox Footy and Kayo. 

With fans in lockdown all around the country, it won't be the same without a roaring crowd packing out the home of football. The support that the Navy Blue faithful brings to Carlton won't be understated, with all Carlton players to run out with the name of a member on the back of their guernsey this weekend.

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Plowman previews Peter Mac Cup

Lachie Plowman spoke to Channel 10 about the 27th Peter Mac Cup match-up against Collingwood.