Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: AFL Round 16, 2024

The Richmond Tigers take on the Carlton Blues in Sunday afternoon footy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the AFL Round 16. The Blues are second from the top, while the Tigers are second from the bottom.

Richmond have dominated this match-up in previous years, inflicting 11 straight defeats on the Blues between 2014 and 2021. However, Carlton has been the better side recently and will look to snatch another victory, with the Tigers at their lowest.

The Blues come into this clash full of confidence and riding a wave of momentum. They have won four games on the trot, including a 63-point shellacking of Geelong in the previous round.

Meanwhile, Adam Yze's side are coming off a bye. In their last outing, they lost to the Hawthorn in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL appearance. Before the loss to the Hawks, they stole an eight-point victory over Adelaide, their only win in 10 games.

On paper, Carlton should easily take Richmond to the cleaners. The Blues look like the only challengers to the Sydney Swans, and a convincing victory on Sunday will keep them within distance from the leaders.

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Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Form Guide

Richmond Tigers Form Guide (LLLWL): The Richmond Tigers are 17th in the AFL ladder.

Carlton Blues Form Guide (LWWWW): The Carlton Blues are second in the AFL ladder.

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Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Team News

Richmond Tigers

Injured: Judson Clarke (ACL), Mate Colina (Back), Josh Gibcus (ACL), Liam Fawcett (Back), Mykelti Lefau (ACL), Dylan Grimes (Back), Tom Lynch (Hamstring), Dion Prestia (Calf), Sam Naismith (ACL), Marlion Pickett (Calf), Tylar Young (ACL), Jack Ross (Foot), Samson Ryan (Ankle), Maurice Rioli jnr (Ankle)

Suspended: None

Carlton Blues

Injured: Billy Wilson (Knee), Hudson O'Keefe (Hamstring), Jack Silvagni (Knee), Jack Martin (Calf), Matt Cottrell (Foot), Sam Docherty (Knee), Matt Carroll (Groin), Matt Cottrell (Foot)

Suspended: None

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Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Predicted Lineups

Richmond Tigers

FB: Ben Miller, Nathan Broad, Noah Balta

HB: Nick Vlastuin, Tom Brown, Daniel Rioli

C: Hugo Ralphsmith, Liam Baker, Kamdyn McIntosh

HF: Rhyan Mansell, Jack Graham, Seth Campbell

FF: Shai Bolton, Dustin Martin, Jacob Koschitzke

FOL: Toby Nankervis, Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper

I/C: Tyler Sonsie, Jacob Blight, Kane McAuliffe, Sam Banks, Jayden Short

EMG: Noah Cumberland, Kaleb Smith, Thomson Dow

Carlton Blues

FB: Lachlan Cowan, Jacob Weitering, Jordan Boyd

HB: Adam Saad, Mitch McGovern, Nic Newman

C: Oliver Hollands, Patrick Cripps, Blake Acres

HF: Lachie Fogarty, Harry McKay, Zac Williams

FF: Elijah Hollands, Charlie Curnow, Matthew Owies

FOL: Tom De Koning, Sam Walsh, Adam Cerra

I/C: Brodie Kemp, George Hewett, Alex Cincotta, Orazio Fantasia, Matthew Kennedy

EMG: Jesse Motlop, Marc Pittonet, Caleb Marchbank

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Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Prediction

Prediction: Carlton to win by 53 points