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Geelong will be looking for their third win of 2013 when they host the winless Carlton at Etihad Stadium. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEST.
The meeting is the 213th between these foundation sides, and the eleventh at Etihad Stadium.
Amazingly, Geelong have prevailed in all of the first ten – usually with a high degree of comfort.
The Cats go into the match with a 2-0 season record – a stat which alone doesn’t tell the story of their first two rounds.
Geelong fought back from five goals on Easter Monday to continue the ‘Kennett Curse’ and went even better last week, erasing a 41-point deficit against North Melbourne.
A touch of magic returns to the side in the form of Steve Johnson. The other ‘in’ is Jordan Murdoch. James Kelly and Mitch Brown go out of the side.
Carlton have started shakily under Michael Malthouse – who tonight faces Chris Scott for the first time since grand final day in 2011 – losing narrowly to fierce rivals Richmond and Collingwood.
They showed enough promise in both matches to give their supporters hope.
Four players – Laidler, Casboult, Bell, Bootsma – were omitted, a sign that Malthouse has yet to settle on a preferred 22.
In come Aaron Joseph, Shaun Hampson, Dylan Buckley and the experienced Heath Scotland.
Debutant Buckley will begin with the green vest for Carlton; Josh Caddy will do the same for Geelong.
Does Malthouse get his first win as the Blues coach or will Chris Scott inflict another defeat on his counterpart?
Find out from 7.40pm AEST as we cover the action and if you’re watching or following along don’t hesitate to leave your thoughts below.
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