MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 3 AFL game between Carlton Blues and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 2:10 pm with Carlton Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Carlton Blues vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday April 3, 2022 at 2:10 pm
Where: MCG
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Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks Odds
Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview
The Blues and the Hawks step out at the ‘G on Sunday with a chance to keep their respective undefeated seasons alive.
Sam Mitchell couldn’t have asked for a better start to his head coaching career at Hawthorn, his side recording a win over North Melbourne in Round 1, and a blowout 64-point win over Port Adelaide last week.
The same also goes for Michael Voss, who enjoyed another win last week from home over the Bulldogs.
The new man in charge at Princes Park should be back in the coaching booth after isolating last week, and he’ll be eager to build on that performance and help the Blues to their first 3-0 start for the first time since 2012.
Carlton has opened -13.5 point favourites in this one, which does feel right given the quality of opposition they’ve beaten so far.
Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra have both complimented each other nicely in the midfield, but more importantly, the Blues’ forward line has looked unstoppable, led by reigning Coleman Medal winner Harry McKay, and emerging superstar, Charlie Curnow.
Taking nothing away from the Hawks, but it’s tough to read too much into a pair of wins over wooden spoon favourites North Melbourne and an injury-ravaged Port Adelaide.
The Hawks have also been dealt a serious blow with Chad Wingard suffering a hamstring injury last week that looks likely to cost him a handful of games.
The resurgence of Jack Gunston and up and comer Mitch Lewis should challenge Carlton’s back line, but if they can continue to apply pressure in their attacking 50 and get the ball to their top goal-kickers, the Blues should prove too strong in the end.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Carlton Blues to win at $1.62 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Harry McKay at $8.50.
Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
BLUES
B: Z.Williams, J.Weitering, N.Newman
HB: A.Saad, Le.Young, S.Docherty
C: W.Setterfield, P.Cripps, L.O’Brien
HF: M.Owies, C.Curnow, C.Durdin
F: J.Silvagni, H.McKay, Z.Fisher
FOLL: T.De Koning, S.Walsh, G.Hewett
I/C (from): M.Kennedy, J.Martin, J.Boyd, L.Parks, L.Fogarty, A.Cerra, M.Pittonet, L.Plowman
IN: Le.Young, J.Martin, J.Boyd, L.Parks, A.Cerra
OUT: O.McDonald, M.McGovern (both injured)
HAWKS
B: B.Hardwick, S.Frost, D.Grainger-Barras
HB: H.Morrison, J.Sicily, J.Scrimshaw
C: J.O’Meara, J.Worpel, J.Ward
HF: C.Macdonald, D.Moore, L.Breust
F: C.Wingard, M.Lewis, J.Gunston
FOLL: B.McEvoy, J.Newcombe, T.Mitchell
I/C (from): F.Maginness, C.Nash, C.Jiath, N.Reeves, N.Long, D.Howe, J.Koschitzke, W.Day
IN: D.Howe, N.Long, J.Koschitzke, W.Day
OUT: T.Phillips (omitted)