CARLTON will look to continue its historic finals run when it takes on Fremantle this Saturday at Ikon Park.

One change has been made to last week’s winning team, with Jess Edwards coming in for Abbie McKay.

Details: Ikon Park, Saturday March 23, 2:45pm (AEDT) 

Broadcast: Click here for broadcast guide and here for all game day info. 

THE GAME IN FOCUS:

These two teams haven’t faced each other since Round 7, 2018, where the Dockers ran out 11-point winners. Today’s game will be the first time Fremantle has made the trip down to Ikon Park.

Carlton will go into the game full of confidence having won four of their last five games, including important wins over the Brisbane Lions and last year’s premiers, the Western Bulldogs.

Meanwhile, Fremantle have had a stellar season in Conference A.

The Dockers have only dropped one game for the entire season, going down to premiership favourites Adelaide. Travelling has also not been an issue for Fremantle, able to get wins against Melbourne and Geelong on the road.

THE DIFFERENCE:

It’s been a big week for Tayla Harris but, given the Dockers’ ability to score, it’s going to come down to Harris, Darcy Vescio and the rest of the Blues’ forwards to make the most of their opportunities in front of goal.

At the other end of the field, it's going to take a massive defensive effort by Carlton's potential All-Australian defenders Kerryn Harrington and Gab Pound. 

BLUE FOCUS:

Brooke Walker has come of age in the last couple of weeks.

The former rugby sevens star has kicked five goals in the last two weeks, while she’s also laid six tackles and taken six marks.

However, Walker’s impact on the field is likely to reach far further than just when she has possession of the ball. Walker is likely to draw on all her experience at playing at the top level to help guide her teammates on the field, calming any nerves that may arise with the final.


BLUE VIEW:

The Blues have picked the right time of the year to hit their stride.

Although it may be their first finals appearance, the girls are likely to draw on the home ground advantage as well as the support of the big home crowd.