Carlton Blues

Blues star makes way for debutant in late change

Patrick Cripps has been withdrawn from Carlton’s side to face Port Adelaide.

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Mitch Keating

Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps will miss his side's clash with Port Adelaide after being a late withdrawal for the Blues.

The star midfielder has been taken out of David Teague's side due to quad tightness, with Carlton handing Corey Durdin his debut game.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Corey Durdin of South Australia is tackled by Isaac Wareham (L) and Jay Rantall of Vic Country (R) during the AFL 2019 U18 Championships match between Vic Country and South Australia at GMHBA Stadium on June 28, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Durdin will join Brodie Kemp in the side, with the pair playing their maiden AFL matches in Saturday afternoon's fixture.

The late change is the second for the Blues, with Jack Martin also making way for the Blues, with Levi Casboult coming into the 22-man side.

Martin will miss the remainder of the Blues' season, joining the likes of Liam Jones, Zac Williams, Jack Silvagni and Harry McKay.

Carlton will face Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval at 4:35pm AEST.

Published by

Mitch Keating

3 years ago