Season opener: Richmond vs Carlton @ the MCG --- Round 1, 2023

[one-eyed]

Walsh to miss round 1.

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The Club can confirm Sam Walsh last night underwent surgery to have a micro-discectomy procedure in his back.

He will unfortunately miss the beginning of the 2023 AFL season.

We're wishing Walshy a speedy recovery.

https://twitter.com/CarltonFC/status/1606047252723929090

[Gracie]

Why is it a surprise that the AFL is maximising $ by playing Richmond v Carlton to open the every season?? AFL is all about maximising $

[one-eyed]

If this is close to Carlton's best 23 (minus Sam Walsh), what 23 do we go with for round 1?

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Carlton - Best 23 2023

B: Mitch McGovern  Jacob Weitering    Adam Saad

HB: Nic Newman       Lewis Young      Sam Docherty

C: Blake Acres        Patrick Cripps         Zac Fisher

R: Marc Pittonet       Sam Walsh*       Adam Cerra

HF: Jack Martin       Charlie Curnow      Jesse Motlop

F: Corey Durdin         Harry McKay      Matthew Owies

Int: George Hewett, Matthew Kennedy, Jack Silvagni, Zac Williams

Sub: Oliver Hollands

Emg: Matthew Cottrell, Tom De Koning, Lachie Plowman

* will miss start of season

https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/01/04/2023-best-23s-is-this-the-team-that-can-take-carlton-from-heartbreak-to-happiness/

[one-eyed]

https://twitter.com/PortotoSantiago/status/1611479288255242241

 

[one-eyed]

CORNES AND HEALY REACT TO AFL ROUND 1 HEAD-TO-HEAD ODDS

Richmond $1.68 v Carlton $2.20


Healy: “Richmond or Carlton, who is going to win that?”

Cornes: “Hmm, Carlton.”

“Healy*: “Carlton are $2.20 outsiders and Richmond are $1.68.”

Cornes: “Oh, really.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/02/02/cornes-and-healy-react-to-round-1-head-to-head-odds/

[Andyy]

I think $2.20 on Carlton is good odds

[Stripes]

If this is close to Carlton's best 23 (minus Sam Walsh), what 23 do we go with for round 1?

I'd go with -


B:  Balta   Tarrant   Vlaustin

HB:  Rioli   Grimes  Baker 

C: Pickett  Hopper  McIntosh

R: Nankevis  Taranto  Prestia

HF: Dusty  Riewoldt  Bolton

F: Cumberland  Lynch  MJR

Int: Miller, Cotchin, Broad, Short

Sub: Sonsie

Emg: Graham, Ross, Ralph-Smith

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I think $2.20 on Carlton is good odds

Take a bet with me then.

[Tiger Khosh]

Zac Williams suspected ACL. So that’s Walsh and Williams who’ll be missing from their midfield round 1.

[WilliamPowell]

Zac Williams suspected ACL. So that’s Walsh and Williams who’ll be missing from their midfield round 1.

Confirmed

Out for 12 months

Not that I rate him that highly. On incredibly good coin though 

[Tiger Khosh]

Zac Williams suspected ACL. So that’s Walsh and Williams who’ll be missing from their midfield round 1.

Confirmed

Out for 12 months

Not that I rate him that highly. On incredibly good coin though 

I think he’s a good player, they definitely over paid for him though. Certainly weakens their midfield now, not sure who replaces them but their rotation is weaker without Walsh and Williams.

If we can contain Cripps (easier said then done) we should comfortably win the midfield battle.

[mightytiges]

If this is close to Carlton's best 23 (minus Sam Walsh), what 23 do we go with for round 1?

I'd go with -


B:  Balta   Tarrant   Vlaustin

HB:  Rioli   Grimes  Baker 

C: Pickett  Hopper  McIntosh

R: Nankevis  Taranto  Prestia

HF: Dusty  Riewoldt  Bolton

F: Cumberland  Lynch  MJR

Int: Miller, Cotchin, Broad, Short

Sub: Sonsie

Emg: Graham, Ross, Ralph-Smith

Looks good, Stripes  .

Hopefully, the coaching staff don't stuff Balta around this year trying to turn him into a forward. His best footy is as a key defender and we'll need him back down there anyway against Carlton's 3 talls.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

If this is close to Carlton's best 23 (minus Sam Walsh), what 23 do we go with for round 1?

I'd go with -


B:  Balta   Tarrant   Vlaustin

HB:  Rioli   Grimes  Baker 

C: Pickett  Hopper  McIntosh

R: Nankevis  Taranto  Prestia

HF: Dusty  Riewoldt  Bolton

F: Cumberland  Lynch  MJR

Int: Miller, Cotchin, Broad, Short

Sub: Sonsie

Emg: Graham, Ross, Ralph-Smith

Like the team but feel like we should swap out Baker for Broad in that defense given Carlton’s height. I’d like more pace on the wings which i have previously mentioned but apart from that - team looks good.

[one-eyed]

Save the date!

Tickets for the 2023 AFL Premiership Season are on sale soon!


https://twitter.com/MCG/status/1623899963053985794

[one-eyed]

New faces: Your club’s round 1 bolters

The clock is ticking to round 1 and some clubs are in better shape than others.

Paywall: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-2023-the-lowdown-on-every-clubs-preseason-preparation-as-the-real-deal-appears-on-horizon/news-story/f10dd14d77ec3cf996d170c5e74b225f


I can't read it as it's behind a paywall. Any mention of a bolter for us?