AFL tips Round 19: See who the Herald Sun experts are picking this week

The Blues are on a roll under David Teague, but confront a key test against Adelaide this weekend. The microscope will be on the game due to last year’s controversial pick swap as Carlton looks for its fifth win under its caretaker coach. EXPERT TIPS

Carlton has won four of its past six games under caretaker coach David Teague. Picture: Alex Coppel.

With four wins in its past six games under caretaker coach David Teague, Carlton will enter Saturday’s crunch clash against Adelaide full of confidence.

The Blues and Crows swapped first-round picks in this year’s draft in the trade which netted Carlton Liam Stocker.

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Under the deal, the Blues would currently receive pick No. 11, while Adelaide would take pick No. 3 into the 2019 draft.

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But should Carlton win this weekend, it could close the gap and open the door for Port Adelaide, Western Bulldogs, Fremantle or Hawthorn to bump the Crows from the top eight.

While most of our experts believe the Crows will prevail, more than 10 have given Carlton a chance of continuing its rousing run under Teague.