Franklin goal-scoring specials – Sydney vs. Carlton Rd 11 odds & tips

Friday, 1st June, 7:50 pm AEST, 2018, SCG, Watch on the Seven Network or on the Fox Footy Network.

The Sydney Swans will confidently take on the poor old Carlton Blues at the SCG on Friday night in a match the bookmakers are predicting will be one of the most lopsided results of 2018.

The bottom of the ladder side will have to travel interstate to take on one of the premiership favourites.

Not only do the Blues stand a minuscule chance of winning, they could possibly be forced to fly home without their dignity.

The Swans are in outstanding form, winning their last three matches in a row. Carlton on the other hand, has been a rabble, only able to win one game from its first 10 attempts.

Carlton head coach Brendon Bolton knows that a rebuild takes time and has pleaded to fans that the glory will come, but for now the Blues will be on the receiving end of plenty of beltings in the next few months.

Sydney do an excellent job at turning defence into offence. The likes of Jake Lloyd and Dane Rampe on the half backline are the best in the business at launching an attack from the defensive 50. A great asset to have coming up against a below par team defensively.

With Carlton bereft of developed talent, what lies ahead in this Friday night clash could be catastrophic for the Blues.

Here are some tips we think will have a plentiful return this Friday night.

Sydney Swans vs. Carlton Blues Round 11 – Quarter time Tips

Quarter time Margin

Sydney Swans by 17-24 points @ $4.50 with Sportsbet

Factoring in the Swans recent form, it would be silly to back against them in this match. They will win the first quarter and by a decent margin. The Blues were good enough last week to come back after Geelong kicked the first few goals, but against the Swans, it’ll be another story.
Quarter time Total Points Over/Under

40.5 points Under @ $1.84 with Sportsbet

One factor that always seems to play a part at the SCG is the wet and slippery conditions. For whatever reason the dew often plays a factor in night games and this can effect ball movement and scoring. After a slower start we expect the Swans to pile on the goals as the match progresses, not dissimilar to what the Demons did in round nine to the Blues.

Sydney Swans vs. Carlton Blues Round 11 – Player Special Tips

Lance Franklin to kick 5+ @ $2.50 with William Hill

Franklin was quiet last week — he only kicked one goal for the entire outing. The Lions did well to negate Franklin at every opportunity, but the Blues are not as capable of keeping the star down. With Liam Jones as his direct opponent, Franklin could be in for a big night. If the midfield can provide good delivery to the champ, then we think Buddy will have a night to remember.

Patrick Cripps to get 30 disposals @ $2.05 with William Hill

The one positive to come out of the Carlton midfield is Patrick Cripps. Cripps is shaping up to become one of the league’s best inside-midfielders this generation will be lucky enough to see. The way he attacks the footy and wins it a majority of the time is outstanding. Cripps will only thrive in the tough conditions against the tough Swans midfield.

Sydney Swans vs. Carlton Blues Round 11 – Swans Big Win tip

Sydney Swans to win by 40+ points @ $1.43 with CrownBet

With percentage beginning to play a big factor in this season’s standings, the Swans will be out to boost theirs by as much as possible. If the Demons easily won by over 100-points, not much is stopping the Swans from reciprocating the same result. Franklin, Parker and Kennedy are far too classy for the Blues to keep up with and it would be a minor miracle for the Blues to get within shouting distance of Sydney on Friday night.

Swans vs. Blues Match Predictions

Match Result: Sydney Swans to Win @ $1.03 with Ladbrokes
Line Betting: Carlton Blues +55.5 points with Ladbrokes

Sydney to obviously win, but by less than nine goals is where we see value. At the Cattery last week the Blues fought hard all night and left Geelong with a 28-point defeat. If the Blues can mirror a similar performance this week, they could well and truly stay within the 55-point line that Ladbrokes have offered.