Carlton Blues vs Geelong Cats Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: AFL Round 15, 2024
The Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats kick off Round 15 on Friday, June 21, when they square off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for their second meeting this season. The sides clashed in Round 7, with the Cats emerging victorious by 13 points (118-105) en route to a seven-game winning streak.
However, since then, the two sides have had contrasting results. Geelong's winning streak was snapped in the next round, and they have managed just one win since then. Meanwhile, Carlton have grown in strength, winning four from six games, only dropping points to Collingwood and Sydney.
The Blues are currently second in the table thanks to three consecutive wins before a Round 14 bye. They will look to make it four wins on the trot against a Geelong side who have been woeful in recent weeks.
Despite their poor form in the last couple of months, completely writing off the Cats will be unwise. Geelong head into this clash as underdogs, which puts them in the best position to produce an upset.
A difficult one to predict, but the best bet would be Carlton due to their recent form. Nevertheless as earlier stated, Geelong can not be written off.
Carlton Blues vs Geelong Cats Form Guide
Carlton Blues Form Guide (WLWWW): The Carlton Blues are second in the AFL table.
Geelong Cats Form Guide (LLLWL): The Geelong Cats are sixth in the AFL table.
Carlton Blues vs Geelong Cats Team News
Carlton Blues
Injured: Matt Carroll, Sam Docherty, Matt Cottrell, Jack Silvagni, Marc Pittonet, Jack Martin, Orazio Fantasia, Hudson O'Keefe, David Cuningham, Adam Cerra
Suspended: none
Geelong Cats
Injured: Cam Guthrie, Oli Wiltshire
Suspended: none
Carlton Blues vs Geelong Cats Predicted Lineups
Carlton Blues
FB: Brodie Kemp, Jacob Weitering, Lachlan Cowan
HB: Adam Saad, Mitch McGovern, Nic Newman
C: Oliver Hollands, Patrick Cripps, Blake Acres
HF: Elijah Hollands, Charlie Curnow, Alex Cincotta
FF: Lachie Fogarty, Harry McKay, Jack Carroll
FOL: Tom De Koning, Sam Walsh, Matthew Kennedy
I/C:Jordan Boyd, George Hewett, Zac Williams, Matthew Owies
EMG: Jesse Motlop, Caleb Marchbank, Jaxon Binns
Geelong Cats
FB: Jack Henry, Sam De Koning, Jake Kolodjashnij
HB: Mitch Duncan, Tom Stewart, Zach Guthrie
C: Mark Blicavs, Max Holmes, Oisin Mullin
HF: Brad Close, Jeremy Cameron, Gryan Miers
FF: Tyson Stengle, Tom Hawkins, Shannon Neale
FOL: Rhys Stanley, Tom Atkins, Tanner Bruhn
I/C: Oliver Dempsey, Jack Bowes, Mark O'Connor, Jhye Clark
EMG: C.O’Sullivan, Mitch Hardie, Shaun Mannagh
Carlton Blues vs Geelong Cats Prediction
Prediction: Carlton to win by 15 points