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A Patrick Cripps-inspired Carlton has fallen seven points short of an almighty AFL upset over finals-bound West Coast.The Eagles led all day but were unable to kick away from the ragged Blues, falling over the line for a 12.10 (82) to 11.9 (75) win.Cripps produced a fourth-quarter masterclass to bring his side to the brink of an unlikely success.He tallied 14 disposals, eight clearances and a goal in the final term as Carlton threatened to make West Coast pay for their wastefulness.Final-term goals to Cripps, Jacob Weitering and Bryce Gibbs brought the Blues close but it wasnt to be, with both sets of players slumping to the ground on the fulltime siren.In Carltons case, it was disappointment at coming so close but for Adam Simpsons side, it was another emotion.Its probably more relief when you have games like this, Simpson said.The way we won, not ideal. But well take the win.For three quarters, the 26,389 at the MCG - including United States vice president Joe Biden - saw an underwhelming spectacle.The Eagles were on top without kicking away from Carlton all afternoon in an error-strewn match played well below fifth-gear.Carlton had the kicking yips while Eagles forward Jack Darling kicked 0.5.West Coast had too many routes to goal to let Darlings dirty day cost them, with Jamie Cripps kicking three goals and Elliot Yeo, Josh Kennedy and Mark LeCras bagging two.Luke Shuey impressed in midfield while Andrew Gaff and Matt Priddis were prominent in the bittersweet victory.On this evidence, West Coast have some work to do to mount a successful September campaign.But the four premiership points moves the Eagles closer to cementing their place in the top four.The Eagles notched a fourth-straight success with the win, condemning Carlton to a fifth loss in a row.Brendon Boltons side had strong contributors in defence, where Sam Docherty notched a game-high 32 disposals, Zach Tuohy was spirited and Kade Simpson played his usual steady hand.Jack Silvagni continued to grow into his guernsey, kicking 1.2, while Weitering booted the first two goals of his own AFL career after being sent forward to help deal with a calf complaint.Bolton said he was pleased to see the fightback against a well-credentialled side.I thought our last quarter we were bold with the footy, he said.We were aggressive. 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There are many more players in contention for the awards than just the three that Ive named, and a good or bad week can easily alter the landscape, but through the first 20 or so games of the NHL season, this is how the awards races look to me.Match factsOctober 1, Mirpur Start time 1430 local (0830 GMT) Big PictureIf it wasnt during the first game, the second ODI made sure Afghanistan grabbed the undivided attention of Bangladesh - the cricket team and nation alike. There will be a lot of eyeballs on the Shere Bangla National Stadium for the series decider, which will have a large bearing on the home teams mindset ahead of the England series.Bangladesh would like their batsmen to not throw away their wickets after getting a start, as the top five did in the second game. Soumya Sarkar, in need of runs after a barren 12 months, was the biggest culprit when he charged at Mirwais Ashraf unnecessarily after Tamim Iqbal had got out attempting the same shot.Imrul Kayes returning to the XI would be a must, given how comfortably he dealt with the Afghanistan attack, albeit for 50-odd deliveries. But his form is going to be important in the third ODI. So would be longer knocks from Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan.Bangladesh also have a reshaped bowling attack after Rubel Hossain was dropped from the squad for the third ODI, making way for left-arm spinner Mosharraf Hossain, the domestic stalwart making a comeback after eight years. Mashrafe Mortaza would have a lot in his mind with the bowling attack, and that could mean picking three left-arm spinners, himself and Taskin Ahmed.Afghanistan have to keep their bowling plans intact, after being successful in their two-wicket win. Mohammad Nabis accurate offbreaks have been the perfect foil for Rashid Khans quick legspin but the rest of the Afghanistan attack must put its act together.And so should their batting line-up. A big one is due from Mohammad Shahzad, and there would not be any better time than to let one of his whirlwind innings hit Mirpur. It could knock the wind out of Bangladesh. Form guideBangladesh LWWWW (last five completed matches, most recent first)Afghanistan WLLWLIn the spotlightIt was a dream ODI debut for Mosaddek Hossain with some runs and wickets. There wasnt enough opportunity for the newcomer in the first ODI but he made the best of what he got, forging a 43-run tenth-wicket stand with No. 11 Rubel Hossain. He was a revelation with the ball and might get more overs in the third ODI.Asghar Stanikzai reached his first ODI fifty in 19 months, in the second ODI, as he mixed caution with six-hittinng quite effectively.dddddddddddd. But he suffered from cramps twice during the innings. He would now want to continue with the flow, and make sure the humidity doesnt get to him.Team newsBangladesh brought in Mosharraf Hossain to replace Rubel Hossain in the 14-man squad, but it is still uncertain whether he will replace Taijul Islam or Bangladesh will go with three specialist left-arm spinners. Imrul Kayes could return to the playing XI at the expense of the out-of-form Soumya Sarkar.Bangladesh (probable): 1 Tamim Iqbal, 2 Imrul Kayes/Soumya Sarkar, 3 Mahmudullah, 4 Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), 5 Shakib Al Hasan, 6 Sabbir Rahman, 7 Mosaddek Hossain, 8 Mashrafe Mortaza (capt.), 9 Mosharraf Hossain, 10 Taijul Islam, 11 Taskin AhmedAfghanistan brought in the experienced Nawroz Mangal to open with Mohammad Shahzad. Although Mangal didnt make a worthy contribution, the winning combination may not be altered with the chance to win the series.Afghanistan (probable): 1 Mohammad Shahzad (wk), 2 Nawroz Mangal, 3 Rahmat Shah, 4 Hashmatullah Shahidi, 5 Asghar Stanikzai (capt.), 6 Mohammad Nabi, 7 Najibullah Zadran, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 Mirwais Ashraf, 10 Dawlat Zadran, 11 Naveen-ul-Haque Pitch and conditionsThe Mirpur pitch was sluggish in the first ODI and then a rank turner in the second. Curator Gamini Silva could revert to the one he put out for the first game, which could assist Bangladeshs spinners who bowl slower than the Afghanistan counterparts. For a change, there is very little rain forecast for Saturday.Stats and triviaShakib Al Hasan is only the third bowler after Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis to take 100 or more wickets at a single venue. Akram and Younis took 122 and 114 wickets each at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium while Shakib has exactly 100 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.Afghanistan seem to be specialist in winning by two wickets, having now done it five times.If Afghanistan win, it will be their first series win against any team ranked higher than Zimbabwe in ODIs.QuotesPressure is obviously on both sides, this being an international match. Fact that they are an Associate nation doesnt come to our mind. They are a strong team.Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza is wary of his opponents. ' ' '