AFL 2023 Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne at the MCG

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They don't really have a forward structure, at least not a settled one. 

They have tried Brown (7 games for 11 goals), Grundy (17 for 10) and McDonald (7 for 9) as key forwards and none of them have worked.  Van Rooyen (20 for 28) is probably their most consistent tall forward but his attempt at thuggery cost him a place in the team.  Fritsch (16 for 36) and Pickett (22 for 35) are their most dangerous forwards.  After that, they rely on midfielders and they won't be getting too many easy opportunities.  Melksham is a significant loss too.

Our seven in form defenders and overall team defence should ensure that Melbourne don't get to jury rig a forward structure.

We'll miss Harry and Jack but we've shown that we can adjust to the circumstances ... like having nine goal scorers last week when Charlie and Harry were quiet.  Ash Hansen has done a pretty good job with our forward structures.

Agree....but Id add Petracca to their forward line and it looks a lot more dangerous, I would have preferred them adding Brown or Grundy, the smaller lineup with Petracca down there concerns me more. They bombed the ball last week and wasted opportunities but with less tall targets they will be looking to run and carry the ball I50 more and I wouldnt want us to be too tall or slow down back.