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Live: Carlton hosts West Coast as AFL action heats up

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Carlton hosts West Coast in Melbourne in round 16 of the AFL season, aiming for a sixth consecutive win under interim coach Josh Fraser.
  • The Blues are favored to win against the Eagles, who have made several changes to their lineup, including key omissions.
  • Later in the day, Collingwood plays Richmond at the MCG, followed by the Showdown between Port Adelaide and the Crows in Adelaide.

Carlton, under interim coach Josh Fraser, aims to extend its winning streak to six games as they host West Coast at Docklands on Saturday. The Blues are favored to defeat the Eagles, who have seen several players omitted from their lineup. Carlton's team remains unchanged from their previous victory against GWS.

West Coast's lineup sees significant changes, with midfielder Tim Kelly missing due to hamstring tightness. Tom Gross, Josh Lindsay, and Harvey Johnston have also been omitted. However, the Eagles welcome back Jack Graham, Willem Duursma, Tom McCarthy, and Jack Hutchinson.

The round 16 AFL action continues with Collingwood facing Richmond at the MCG. The day's events culminate in Adelaide with the 60th Showdown, where Port Adelaide will clash with the Crows under lights at Adelaide Oval.

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