Carlton defender Jordan Russell admits the Blues face a tough challenge to keep Richmond's three tall forwards quiet on Saturday.

The 11th-placed Tigers host the fourth-placed Carlton in their AFL clash at the MCG as the Blues try to cover for the loss of injured key defender Michael Jamison.

But Russell says he's confident the inclusion of Simon White and Jeremy Laidler will bolster Carlton's defence against Jack Riewoldt, Ty Vickery and Brad Miller.

"We expect a tall forward line and we are just going to have to be able to handle that," Russell said on Friday.

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