CODE Bet AFL Show – Round 3 of the 2023 AFL Season: finest bets, participant props and picks for each AFL sport! The CODE Bet AFL present this week digs into each single sport for the very best participant props, match bets and sport picks, beginning with the Bulldogs taking over the Lions and ending up with Freo towards the Eagles within the Western Derby. With all 9 AFL video games damaged down and picked, there’s every part you want to your AFL betting for the weekend forward. CODE Bet’s Jaymz Clements, Alex Donnelly and Liam ‘Stats Guy’ McAllion dive into betting suggestions for all of the groups and gamers who will dominate on this week’s AFL motion.
GWS GIANTS (1-1) v CARLTON BLUES (1-0-1) BETTING PREVIEW
GWS GIANTS: $2.50 (through Ladbrokes)
CARLTON: $1.58 (through bet365)
GIANTS Stadium, Saturday, 4.35pm
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING AT
- Carlton has gained the previous two conferences by a mean of 33 factors.
- Carlton have lined the road in 4 straight video games.
- Each of the final 5 video games between the Blues and Giants at GIANTS Stadium have gone over the factors whole.
Tom Green of the Giants seems dejected after a loss throughout Round 02 match. Picture: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos through Getty Images
THE MATCH-UP
GWS return dwelling after a troublesome journey out west and a loss to the Eagles, whereas Carlton head away from the MCG for the primary time this season following a superb win over Geelong final Thursday.
The two have performed 14 instances, with GWS having the wooden over the Blues and profitable 9 of these contests, however the Blues have walked away winners previously two. Last time they met, Charlie Curnow slotted 4 majors and the Blues ran away 36-point winners in Leon Cameron’s ultimate sport as coach. The Giants disappointing 2022 marketing campaign additionally noticed them end with a 4-7 dwelling report, the identical as Carlton’s away mark.
Both the Giants and Blues weren’t precisely offensive powerhouses final yr, the Giants averaged 74.4 factors an outing (ranked sixteenth within the AFL) whereas Carlton mustered 84.4 factors (eighth).
IT’S A BIG, BIG SOUND… OF STRUGGLING
The Giants got here into 2023 with increased expectations than final yr’s horrorshow, however after a useful spherical one win over a listless Adelaide, they struggled towards the Eagles bottom-four squad in Perth.
The return of midfield gun Josh Kelly will bolster their spirits, as he’s ripped off 25+ touches in six straight video games towards the Blues.
If Jesse Hogan can deal with the likes of Jacob Weitering, he’s booted three objectives in his previous three matches and the Giants will want him and Toby Greene to fireplace.
Charlie Curnow of the Blues (L) celebrates with teammate Jacob Weitering. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
ARE THE BLUES LEGIT?
After two very strong showings within the opening two rounds, this looks like a sport that Carlton has to dominate and run away with to really bolster their high 8 credentials. Beating final yr’s premiers was a superb begin, however the Blues want to start out beating groups ostensibly worse than them handily.
It’s the likes of George Hewett who’ve been doing loads of heavylifting to date this season, and the previous Swan has now tallied 25+ disposals in 15 of the final 16 video games he’s performed.
The Blues are additionally 8-1 when Charlie Curnow kicks 4+ objectives – and he did so in spherical 19 final season because the Blues ran over the Giants. If the Blues need to put the Giants to the sword, search for Curnow to go huge.
A BIG BAG FOR A BIG MAN
Big Harry McKay has been in and amongst the motion within the Blues first two wins with out ever actually getting off the hook. After two weeks of Curnow wanting greater than harmful and kicking 5 final week, it may very simply be Big Hazza’s flip.
THE PICK
The Blues are higher than the Giants, but in addition like to play right down to the competitors in a worrying manner (See: final yr’s capitulation to Adelaide). They’ve appeared strong and deep to start out this season although and whereas the Giants have expertise, there’s an inconsistency to their sport that can see them fall quick.
Harry McKay of the Blues kicks for purpose throughout spherical two. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
BLUES BAGGING SAME GAME MULTI
- Charlie Curnow – 2+ objectives
The checklist of higher forwards than Curnow within the AFL proper now could be very quick. He seemingly walks on the bottom and has two, kicking at the very least a pair in 10 of Carlton’s final 11 day video games.
McKay has performed 5 video games towards the Giants and has kicked 12 objectives 11 in that point. He’s due a bag and loves taking part in the Giants.
- Sam Docherty – 25+ disposals
Doc has gone for 25+ in 12 right away from dwelling: his punch off the half again flank will probably be huge on this one
Carlton ought to show too good, however will seemingly not run excessive of the Giants.
FOUR-LEG BLUES BAGGING SGM @ $8.92 (through Ladbrokes)
[all odds as of March 30]
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