Carlton vs Sydney Finals Week 1 Tips – 08/09/2023

Adam Cusworth: Sep 8, 2023

Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues free AFL predictions & tips.

Carlton vs Sydney Tips, Preview & Predictions

Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues free AFL predictions & tips – Can Blues strike in their first finals appearance in 10 years?

Carlton vs Sydney H2H Prediction

Carlton vs Sydney Tips

Nic Newman has had 25+ disposals in his past five matches

Sam Walsh has averaged 30 disposals in his past five matches against Sydney.

Carlton vs Sydney Same Game Multi Tips

Sam Walsh has averaged 30 disposals in his past five matches against Sydney.
Errol Gulden has averaged 32 disposals in his past five matches.
Jake Lloyd has had 20+ disposals in nine of his past 11 matches. He had 30 disposals the last time the two sides played.
Tom Papley has kicked eight goals in his past five matches against Carlton.
Isaac Heeney has kicked 20 goals in his past 10 matches.
Charlie Curnow kicked 78 goals in the home and away season, averaging 3.4 per game.

Sydney Swans vs Carlton Match Details

🇦🇺 Competition: AFL
🗓 Date: Friday September 8
⏰ Time: 7:50pm (AEST)
🏟 Stadium: MCG

Carlton vs Sydney 2023 Form (last five matches)

Blues (WWWWL)

R20: Collingwood 76-93 Carlton
R21: St Kilda 54-73 Carlton
R22: Carlton 60-56 Melbourne
R23: Gold Coast 87-91 Carlton
R24: Carlton 73-105 GWS Giants

Swans (WWWWL)

R20: Essendon 99-101 Sydney Swans
R21: GWS Giants 85-96 Sydney Swans
R22: Sydney Swans 114-90 Gold Coast
R23: Adelaide 73-74 Sydney Swans
R24: Sydney 56-77 Melbourne

Carlton vs Sydney Head to Head (last five matches)

R11 2023: Swans 77-51 Blues
R10 2022 Blues 102-87 Swans
R11 2021: Swans 100-78 Blues
R16 2020: Blues 57-52 Swans
R17 2019: Swans 62-69 Blues

Swans vs Blues Preview

Carlton return to the finals action for the first time since 2013 and head into the Elimination Final encounter against Sydney at the MCG.

But it won’t be easy against the Swans, who have a clear edge in experience in September matches. John Longmire’s side made the Grand Final in 2022 and won two finals heading into the decider last year, including one over Melbourne at the MCG this time a year ago.

Both sides looked down and out during the season but have come home with a flourish. Carlton won nine matches in a row, including victories over Collingwood, Port Adelaide and Melbourne. They lost their Round 24 encounter against GWS, in what was essentially a dead-rubber for the Blues, while they were without a number of key players, including Patrick Cripps.

Sydney won seven in a row before also missing out in Round 24, going down to Melbourne by 21 points. That came despite a brilliant performance by Errol Gulden, who had 42 disposals and two goals.

Charlie Curnow will be a focal point up forward and took his season’s tally of goals to 78, claiming the Coleman Medal in the process. His three goals weren’t enough in the 42-point loss against the Giants.

For the loser of this match, it is farewell to season 2023. Despite their last start hiccup, I am keen on the Blues to advance to the next round of the finals where they will play the loser of the Collingwood and Melbourne Qualifying Final.

Blues vs Swans Stats

The two sides last met in Round 11 and it was a 26 point win for Sydney at the SCG.
The last MCG game between Carlton and Sydney was in 2017, resulting in a 19 point win to the Blues.
The two sides last played each other in finals in 2010, resulting in a five point win to Sydney.
Carlton had 13 wins and a draw in 2023, Sydney had 12 wins and a draw.
The Blues rank 4th for disposals in 2023, Sydney are 11th.
Sydney rank 7th for goals scored in 2023, Carlton are 9th.