Throw every newspaper you have read in the past week in the bin. Forget the fact that James Hird is a certain starter this weekend and Carlton is apparently in turmoil. Take absolutely no notice of the AFL ladder. Basically throw all logic and form out the window. It counts for zip when Essendon plays Carlton. It was something the Bombers found out the hard way in Round 3 this season. But this weekend presents them with the chance to right that wrong and continue its push for a place in the final eight.