Carlton Blues

A key Adelaide forward will remain on the sidelines due to injury, but two teammates will be available for selection after exiting concussion protocols.

Collingwood coach Craig McRae is in a "growth mindset" as he trials a range of options that could improve his low-scoring team's attacking output.

Collingwood haven't given up hope of reigniting their attacking game and launching a premiership tilt this season despite fears over their ageing list.

Carlton's Patrick Cripps has moved on from former co-captain Sam Docherty's criticism of the club, focused on a huge clash with Collingwood in round six.

Carlton defender Sam Docherty was in his football prime when diagnosed with cancer. Now he's urging men to learn from his mistake.

Collingwood need to fix their connection issues in attack while Craig McRae hopes sore Nick Daicos will be better for the run after their loss to Fremantle.

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks was rapt after one of their most important players impressed in the Gather Round win over Carlton.

While Carlton were downed by Adelaide for their third-straight loss, it proved a more competitive performance from the Blues.

Adelaide and Carlton will kick off Gather Round and Crow Taylor Walker wants to hit the ground running, and keep the showpiece event in South Australia.

Carlton's drop-offs late in games has the Blues and coach Michael Voss under the pump but spearhead Harry McKay is confident they can fix the issue.