AFL Rd 18 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

[Gointocarlton]

The thing about footy is that it's a game of momentum and the monent and we've got momentum in spades at the moment.  Over Rounds 14-17, we're:

Eighth for Inside-50s,
Equal fourth for Marks inside 50,
Second for Scores per inside 50,
First for Goals per inside 50,
Third for Shots at goal,
First for Points scored,
Third for Shot at goal accuracy, and
Third for Set shot scoring accuracy.

Our defence is more than capable of making life very difficult for Dixon, Finlayson, Marshall and Rioli but I doubt whether Hinkley is confident that his defence can stifle our forwards.  Similarly, our midfield is in a rare vein of form and will trouble any opposition, even with Kennedy missing.  Our rucks are a problem but Hayes is a novice and shouldn't worry us.

If we bring the same energy and endeavour as we have over the last three rounds, Hinkley will have a torrid time in the coach's box.

I agree however if Gov is missing that will put a hole in the defence (unless TDK comes in and Young goes back).