Where and when: Marvel Stadium, Saturday June 8, 1.45pm
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What it means for Carlton: A fresh start after the sacking of coach Brendon Bolton on Monday. The shackles will probably be released so expect the battling Blues to at least try to play attacking football.
What it means for Brisbane: A golden opportunity for a percentage-boosting win over the in-crisis bottom team, although coach Chris Fagan will be wary of the prospect of an immediate response from the Blues.
The stat: The Lions have won just one of their past six games against Carlton at Marvel Stadium. They haven't faced each other there since 2016.
The match-up: Harris Andrews v Harry McKay
This clash looms as an exciting duel between two of the game's best young exponents of contested marking: Lions star Andrews (ranked No.29 in the Official AFL Player Ratings) and improving Blues forward McKay (No.350).
Harry McKay faces a big task to beat Harris Andrews on Saturday. Picture: AFL Photos
It's a big week for: David Teague
The former North Melbourne and Carlton defender has been asked to fill the coaching void left by Bolton's departure and he appears well equipped for the role, having coached VFL club Northern Bullants before assistant coaching roles with West Coast, St Kilda, Adelaide and Carlton.
Big call: Free of the burden of external expectation, the Blues will lead into the last quarter before being overrun.
Prediction: Lions by 19 points
