Carlton is set to stick with its “hybrid” four-tall backline when it takes on Brisbane’s rampant forward group in Saturday’s preliminary final.
Backline coach Aaron Hamill says the Blues think their mix of defenders can deal with the demands of the Lions, who were led by Joe Daniher (five goals) and Cam Rayner (three) in their qualifying final win over Port Adelaide but also boast All-Australian Charlie Cameron among a raft of other threats.
Hamill, who played 190 games at Carlton and St Kilda and joined coach Michael Voss’ team as an assistant coach ahead of 2022, was confident the Blues’ “unique blend” would hold up against a significantly more potent forward line th...
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