The Western Bulldogs will look to shut out any Blues early season momentum on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium to kick off Round 2 action.
Check out all the updated team information and line-ups for Western Bulldogs vs Carlton Blues below.
Western Bulldogs vs Carlton Blues: When and Where?
🗓 Date: Thursday March 24
⏰ Time: 7:20pm (AEST)
🏟 Stadium: Marvel Stadium
Western Bulldogs Teams
*teams are yet to be announced (these are predicted line-ups)
1. R. Gardner
2. A. Keath
3. B. Williams
4. C. Daniel
5. Z. Cordy
6. B. Dale
7. R. Smith
8. J. Dunkley
9. H. Crozier
10. C. Weightman
11. M. Hannan
12. A. Treloar
13. L. Vandermeer
14. A. Naughton
15. T. Liberatore
16. T. English
17. J. Macrae
18. M. Bontempelli
19. B. Smith
20. E. Richards
21. L. Hunter
22. J. Ugle-Hagan
Western Bulldogs Injury Report & News
The Western Bulldogs lost Jason Johannisen prior to their Grand Final replay against the Demons with a calf complaint that will see him miss up to three weeks. Whilst it’s likely that Marcus Bontempelli will start despite suffering an ankle issue.
Carlton Blues Teams
*teams are yet to be announced (these are predicted line-ups)
1. J. Weitering
2. O. McDonald
3. M. McGovern
4. N. Newman
5. Z. Williams
6. A. Saad
7. W. Setterfield
8. P. Cripps
9. L. O’Brien
10. M. Owies
11. Z. Fisher
12. C. Durdin
13. C. Curnow
14. H. McKay
15. T. De Koning
16. M. Pittonet
17. S. Walsh
18. G. Hewett
19. J. Silvagni
20. M. Kennedy
21. S. Docherty
22. T. Willliamson
Carlton Blues Injury Update & News
The only concern to come out of their season opening clash against the Tigers was Jack Martin’s positive COVID positive test. News has surfaced that Adam Cerra will also miss due to health & safety protocols. Whilst it’s positive news for Sam Walsh who is set to return against the Dogs on Thursday.
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