Carlton have suffered a huge blow ahead of their clash with Port Adelaide, with star forward Harry McKay a late out due to illness.
The Blues and Power will renew hostilities at Marvel Stadium this evening as the race for the top eight heats up.
Carlton (12-6, 114.5%) are looking to keep their top four hopes alive after snapping a two-match losing streak with last week’s triumph over North Melbourne.
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Port Adelaide (11-7, 106%) are well and truly stuck in the logjam in the middle of the ladder and have a tough run home, making this a crucial fixture if they are to make the top eight.
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps led his side to victory in the same fixture back in round 12 with two goals and 22-disposals as he lifted his side in the final term.
Carlton have lost a trio of players to injury including Tom De Koning, Blake Acres and Sam Durdin, opening the door for Marc Pittonet, Brodie Kemp and Mitch McGovern to return.
Port Adelaide will welcome back Kane Farrell and Lachie Jones, omitting Ollie Lord and Dylan Williams.
MATCH UPDATES
Harry McKay was a late withdrawal due to illness, replaced by Lewis Young. Subs are Jack Carroll (Carlton) and Quinton Narkle (Port Adelaide).
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