Pre game postulations: AFL 2021 Rd 5: Carlton vs Port Adelaide at the MCG

[ElwoodBlues1]

I doubt we drop both Dow and Setterfield, you're basically loading up the pain on Cripps and Walsh against a strongish opposition midfield. As much as they haven't great form, Setterfield and Dow have big enough bodies.

Despite having a good game, I wouldn't be surprised to find Ed on the outer, with Setterfield retained as another option to cover for Plowman if Plowman isn't 100%.

I've noticed a couple of other AFL coaches going horses for courses under these new rules, we haven't yet but I think that it's just a matter of time.

I don't know enough about the replacements for Ports kids to get a bead on the direction to go in. Will they be faster/slower, bigger/smaller, etc., etc..

Think Rockliff will come back in for Port, agree with Dow and Setterfield playing, dont see both being dropped, maybe Dow might.
I'd say Setterfield is safe for this week...