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

[Thryleon]

I'm not unhappy with that 22. 

McGovern is lucky to get a game and he needs to make the most of this opportunity. 

Kennedy did enough in his cameo last week to demand a spot and it will be interesting to see if he can back up.  On past performances, he rarely strings together two decent games.  A good game from him on Saturday night could be a key factor in our fortunes and his career.  Hopefully, he will be at his very best.

Dow and Setterfield are both a bit stiff to be dropped but they should take heart from being named as emergencies.  Good efforts in the VFL should have them on contention again.

Willo was dominant in our VFL practice match, as an AFL player should be.  He is lucky that Parks twinged a hammy and he needs to take full advantage of his opportunity.  I'm expecting solid defence and a bit of mongrel.

a bit stiff to be dropped?

Both seem to be struggling with the 2021 format of the game.  Its a bit quicker and they both are not really giving us as much as we would like and maybe a vfl game to find the footy and build some form is warranted.