Carlton vs Collingwood: AFL live scores, blog
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The third round of the season is upon us and we’ve got a blockbuster Friday night game to get the weekend underway – join us for live AFL scores and blog of Carlton vs Collingwood
A crowd of close to 80,000 (or more) will descend on the MCG tonight for the clash between the traditional rivals.
There have been plenty of classic clashes between these teams before with no shortage of golden moments. Who will ever forget the tap-in from the boundary line for Carlton to kick the winning goal in the 1979 grand final?
Or the footage as Alex Jesaulenko flew to the sky to pull down a brilliant mark, the call “Jesaulenko, you beauty”.
Or Mick McGuane’s amazing run with seven bounces to kick one of the all-time best ever goals.
Will we see something amazing like that tonight?
The Blues have opened the season strongly. In the opening round, it took them some time to shake off the attentions of a determined Richmond before a one-sided final quarter blew the final margin out to 44 points.
In round two, the Blues traveled to Brisbane but the unfamiliar surrounds of the Gabba were no problem for them as they put in a dominant performance to demolish the Lions by 91 points.
Collingwood suffered a 22-point loss to Hawthorn in a high-scoring shootout in the opening round, but bounced back with a dominant burst at the start of the second half to run away from Richmond in an otherwise low-scoring Easter Saturday clash best remembered for its half-time melee.
The battle of the midfield will be one to watch and is likely to prove pivotal to the outcome of this clash.
There’ll be plenty of observers watching this one to see their Dream Team captain in action. For Carlton, dual Brownlow Medallist Chris Judd has been a ball magnet in both their games, while his midfield partner Marc Murphy has produced his best football. For the Magpies, reigning Brownlow Medallist Dane Swan and Scott Pendlebury will be the players to watch.
Jarrad Waite proved himself a handy target up forward for the Blues last week, to produce a five-goal return. But the highlights for the Blues were two electrifying marks by Eddie Betts that are sure to appear in discussion of the golden moments of this season.
Collingwood’s devastating burst against Richmond was inspired by Dale Thomas and Travis Cloke, and the Magpies will be looking for positive contributions from that pair again in their quest for a winning score in this match.
The Magpies have lost Chris Tarrant to injury, but will see the return of captain Nick Maxwell.
The Magpies have had the wood on the Blues in recent clashes, with Carlton having not beaten their biggest rivals since 2009. But the Blues are a side on the rise and after making the finals for the last three seasons are looking for 2012 to be the year they take the next step, joining Collingwood as genuine premiership contenders.
This is a game not to miss. Stay online with The Roar tonight as we bring you all the action from the MCG. Post your thoughts in this thread, as we live out another chapter in one of footy’s great rivalries.
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7:51am
Jason Cave said | 7:51am | Report comment
The real test for Carlton will come in Round 11 on Friday Night Football against Geelong. It would be a good indication of where the Blues are at, as opposed to the defending champions, Geelong.
10:46pm
The Cattery said | 10:46pm | Report comment
good call mds
11:29pm
Bludger said | 11:29pm | Report comment
Who was the muppet that tossed Mick Malthouse?
10:37pm
mds1970 said | 10:37pm | Report comment
Carlton 18.14 (122) defeated Collingwood 9.8 (62)
Goals : Carlton – E Betts 5, J Waite 3, M Murphy 2, S Hampson 2, J Garlett 2, C Judd, A Carazzo, C Yarran, J Tuohy. Collingwood – S Sidebottom 2, D Beams, D Thomas, H Shaw, A Fasolo, C Dawes, T Cloke, T Goldsack.
Best : Carlton – M Murphy, B Gibbs, M Robinson, H Scotland, C Judd, J Waite. Collingwood – S Sidebottom, D Swan, D Beams, D Thomas, H O’Brien, H Shaw.
Thanks for joining us tonight on The Roar. A big win for the Blues, and lots for the Magpies to work on at training this week. It’s the start of a big weekend of footy, and there’ll be some more live blogs here on The Roar as the weekend continues with another sensational round of footy.
10:32pm
Nathan of Perth said | 10:32pm | Report comment
Collingwood has lost its polish in midfield and backfield, its former bedrocks.
Their spread from the contest was shut down, a lot of very tight defensive man-marking nullifying it. Carlton worked much better through the corridor.
A lot of “through” balls or over-the-top balls for a high forward line of small, fast players to run onto helped them get past the marking dominance of Collingwood in their backline, making Harry O’Brien often look like a fool. Better running on the lead out for marks when the forward line was pushed back against the goals, better crumbing when they bring the ball to ground. Tackling pressure very strong across the ground – you could tell this match mattered a lot to Carlton and Collingwood did not have the mental preparation.
Very unexpected result, will shake the premiership odds up something fierce. A whole new pressure has been placed upon Hawthorn’s visit to Subiaco next week, may very well determine, even at this early stage, which teams will be in the September hunt. Carlton’s next four game contains three that you would expect them to wrap up easily and only a trip to Fremantle standing out as a danger game. The Blues are up this year.
10:40pm
mds1970 said | 10:40pm | Report comment
And they’re only getting better. I’ve blogged all three of Carlton’s games so far this season, and they’ve got more impressive every time. The clash against Essendon next week should be a beauty.
10:31pm
The Cattery said | 10:31pm | Report comment
Carlton look worthy of equal premiership favouratism.
Collingwood well short of its best, but question is: can they get back to it this season?
10:43pm
mds1970 said | 10:43pm | Report comment
Too early to write them off, but 1 from 3 is far from up to Collingwood’s lofty standards. But of more concern than just the game scores would be their rapidly rising injury toll. On top of the likes of Didak and Tarrant, who were already out, they’ll have Ben Reid and Luke Ball out of action for a while.
11:02pm
Nathan of Perth said | 11:02pm | Report comment
Collingwood would have expected to be at least 2-1 at this point and probably 3-0. This is a very nasty slap in the face.
10:30pm
mds1970 said | 10:30pm | Report comment
A dominant display by the Blues. They jumped away from the start, ensuring the Magpies would be forced to play catch-up. Collingwood attempted a fightback during the second term, but were unable to make too much of a dent in the deficit. And as the game wore on, the Blues turned on more and more of their power. Collingwood were unlucky with their injury toll, and to lose Ben Reid and Luke Ball in the first quarter was a blow from which they would not recover.
The much-publicised battle of the midfield was easily won by Carlton, with Marc Murphy getting a whopping 39 possessions, while Chris Judd and Heath Scotland each got 35. And Eddie Betts’ purple patch on the forward line continued as he finished with five goals. For the Magpies, Dane Swan worked hard for 31 touches, but his main midfield partner Scott Pendlebury was on and off in the second half and had a quiet night.
The Blues, with wins in their first three games – their first 3-0 start to the season since their last premiership year in 1995. Next week they take on Essendon, who unless the Suns pull off a shock upset tomorrow will also be 3-0 – that will be a game to look forward to. But for Collingwood, it’s a shock 1-2 start to the season, with Nathan Buckley having some work to do to build up the club and continue Mick Malthouse’s legacy.
10:24pm
mds1970 said | 10:24pm | Report comment
And it’s all over. Final scores Carlton 18.14 (122) Collingwood 9.8 (62).
10:23pm
mds1970 said | 10:23pm | Report comment
The clock is ticking down. Carlton leading by 60 in a dominant performance.
10:21pm
mds1970 said | 10:21pm | Report comment
24 minutes – Carlton 18.14 Collingwood 9.8
Boundary throw-in. Hampson gathers the ball, dances around the minimal resistance displayed by the Magpie defenders to snap another.
10:19pm
mds1970 said | 10:19pm | Report comment
Play held up – a couple of idiot pitch invaders. Security quickly have them under control, they’re going home in the back of the divvy van.
10:29pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 10:29pm | Report comment
Either that or they are in contention for the job of Collingwood coach
10:17pm
mds1970 said | 10:17pm | Report comment
20 minutes – Carlton 17.14 Collingwood 9.8
Dane Swan centres and finds Steele Sidebottom at the top of the square. Set shot, makes no mistake and kicks his second.
10:16pm
mds1970 said | 10:16pm | Report comment
This will be Carlton’s the first time Carlton have won 3 in a season since their last premiership year in 1995.
10:15pm
mds1970 said | 10:15pm | Report comment
18 minutes – Carlton 17.14 Collingwood 8.8
Jarryd Blair snaps and hits the post.
10:14pm
mds1970 said | 10:14pm | Report comment
Sensational crowd of 84,529. Great to see so many at a game.
10:16pm
The Cattery said | 10:16pm | Report comment
Great crowd, pies couldn’t stay with blues after half time, will be licking their wounds.
10:13pm
mds1970 said | 10:13pm | Report comment
15 minutes – Carlton 17.10 Collingwood 8.7
Collingwood can’t take a trick. Sinclair snaps and misses.
10:12pm
mds1970 said | 10:12pm | Report comment
13 minutes. Carlton 17.14 Collingwood 8.6
Chris Judd sharks a boundary throw-in, and snaps his first goal. He’s been a ball magnet all day, and now has some more fantasy points to add to his already respectable tally.
10:10pm
mds1970 said | 10:10pm | Report comment
12 mnutes – Carlton 16.14 Collingwood 8.6
The Bues go long again, ball spills off hands for another point.
10:09pm
mds1970 said | 10:09pm | Report comment
Carlton toying with Collingwood, chipping the ball aroud the half-back line. Time and time again catching the Magpies out for their lack of manning up as they find loose men everywhere.
10:07pm
mds1970 said | 10:07pm | Report comment
Pendlebury is back on, but having little impact so far in this last quarter.
10:05pm
mds1970 said | 10:05pm | Report comment
9 minutes – Carlton 16.12 Collingwood 8.6
Long range set shot by Robinson misses
10:04pm
mds1970 said | 10:04pm | Report comment
8 minutes – Carlton 16.12 Collingwood 8.6
Centre break. Murphy snaps on the run from the 50, but misses.
10:04pm
mds1970 said | 10:04pm | Report comment
8 minutes – Carlton 17.11 Collingwood 8.6
Henderson from the 50 metre line, weaves around his opponent and goes long to the square. Kreuzer can’t take the mark, but Marc Murphy is there to snap the goal.
10:02pm
mds1970 said | 10:02pm | Report comment
Eddie Betts just inside the 50 grabs a mark, but his set shot doesn’t make the distance. 7 minutes played in the last term, no change to the 3/4 time score.
10:01pm
mds1970 said | 10:01pm | Report comment
Carlton play their sub card. Kane Lucas off, Nick Duigan on.
10:00pm
mds1970 said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Paul Bower finds Chris Yarran on the 50 metre line. A long way from goal, kicking from outside 50, and the kick falls just short; and Maxwell clears for the Magpies.
9:58pm
mds1970 said | 9:58pm | Report comment
Collingwood get the first inside 50, but Bryce Gibbs is there to clear the ball out of danger.
9:57pm
mds1970 said | 9:57pm | Report comment
We’re under way in the last quarter.
9:55pm
The Cattery said | 9:55pm | Report comment
My only hope now is that Pendles gets a bit of the ball during junk time!!
9:51pm
mds1970 said | 9:51pm | Report comment
Three quarter time – Carlton 15.11 (101) Collingwood 8.6 (54). The Blues were already in a strong position at half time, but the premiership quarter has seen this game put well and truly out of Collingwood’s reach.
9:50pm
mds1970 said | 9:50pm | Report comment
31 minutes – Carlton 15.11 Collingwood 8.6
A rare third quarter highlight for Collingwood, as Dale Thomas snaps a great goal over his shoulder.
9:47pm
mds1970 said | 9:47pm | Report comment
28 minutes – Carlton 15.11 Collingwood 7.6
And the goals keep coming. Mitch Robinson from outside the 50 goes to a contest at the edge of the square. Big Shaun Hampson pulls the ball down, goes back to take his shot. No trouble with that one, and it’s blown out to a 53-point margin.
9:45pm
mds1970 said | 9:45pm | Report comment
26 minutes – Carlton 14.11 Collingwood 7.6
t’s a blowout now. Centre break and the Blues are on the forward line in an instant, for Jarrad Waite to guide the ball home for another goal.
9:44pm
The Cattery said | 9:44pm | Report comment
blues starting to make pies look 2nd rate
9:47pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:47pm | Report comment
Collingwood’s unexpected difficulty against GWS in the preseason might have been an echo of the future …
9:49pm
mds1970 said | 9:49pm | Report comment
Maybe not, but of more concern for Collingwood would be their mounting injury toll.
9:52pm
mds1970 said | 9:52pm | Report comment
You coming to Blacktown on Sunday Ian W?
9:56pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:56pm | Report comment
Mds1970,
I’ll be there in an appalling orange shirt, ready to scream abuse at the opposition, the umpires and any GWS player who doesnt show intent for the contest and hunger for the footy.
9:57pm
mds1970 said | 9:57pm | Report comment
Sounds good. I’ll be doing the same.
9:59pm
Nathan of Perth said | 9:59pm | Report comment
Not how I expected this match to pan out.
10:00pm
mds1970 said | 10:00pm | Report comment
I was expecting a closer contest. But Carlton have been super-impressive tonight.
9:43pm
mds1970 said | 9:43pm | Report comment
24 minutes – Carlton 13.11 Collingwood 7.6
Eddie Betts on fire, as he dispossessed Harry O’Brien and snaps truly to kick his 5th.
9:41pm
mds1970 said | 9:41pm | Report comment
22 minutes – Carlton 12.11 Collingwood 7.6
Carlton go end to end. Kreuzer one-out with O’Brien, battling to get boot to ball as it’s loose in the square. Eventually the scramble results in a Carlton point.
9:40pm
mds1970 said | 9:40pm | Report comment
Cattery’s already mentioned that Pendlebury is being rubbed down on the interchange bench. He may or may not return, we’ll keep you posted. Collingwood long kick is a point Carlton 12.10 Collingwood 7.6
9:39pm
mds1970 said | 9:39pm | Report comment
20 minutes – Carlton 12.10 Collingwood 7.5
Goldsack attempts to clear, but it’s intercepted by Heath Scotland. Scotland has been a ball magnet all night, but his kick isn’t great and hits the post.
9:37pm
mds1970 said | 9:37pm | Report comment
18 minutes – Carlton 12.9 Collingwood 7.5
Marc Murphy showing speed to run away from his tacklers and find Chris Yarran. 45 from goal, no angle to speak of.
Yarran, in bright orange boots, puts it through to open up a 34-point lead for the Blues.
9:35pm
The Cattery said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Some great one on ones around the game, but the important ones are favouring the Blues
collingwood down to two on the bench, will make it tough
and my capt, Pendles, might be carrying an injury and is right out of the game – bad first game for the start of the head to head season!
9:42pm
mds1970 said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Oh dear! I’ve got Dane Swan as my captain, he’s had a solid game and is Collingwood’s highest point-getter to date. But it’s Marc Murphy and Chris Judd who are pulling in the big points.
9:35pm
mds1970 said | 9:35pm | Report comment
16 minutes – Carlton 11.9 Collingwood 7.5
Sidebottom goes long to the square, but it goes off hands and through for a point, when Collingwood so desperately needed a goal.
9:34pm
mds1970 said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Bryce Gibbs getting into the game, twice marking under pressure on the half-back line to repel Collingwood attacks.
9:32pm
mds1970 said | 9:32pm | Report comment
13 minutes – Carlton 11.9 Collingwood 7.4
Here come the Blues again, Waite centres to Curnow. Curnow plays on and finds Betts, who takes a slips-catch mark 20 from home. He shouldn’t miss this, and he doesn’t. Blues out to a 29 point lead.
9:29pm
mds1970 said | 9:29pm | Report comment
10 minutes – Carlton 10.9 Collingwood 7.4
Carlton go end to end. Ball ends up with Garlett, who hits the post.
9:28pm
mds1970 said | 9:28pm | Report comment
9 minutes – Carlton 10.8 Collingwood 7.4
Collingwood looking to fight back, as Darren Jolly marks on 50. Goes to Dawes, who is loser but on a tighter angle.
Dawes from 35 out next to the boundary. Not an easy kick, and he misses.
9:25pm
mds1970 said | 9:25pm | Report comment
7 minutes – Carlton 10.8 Collingwood 7.3
Collingwood intercept, and Heath Shaw goes high over Murphy to mark 15 metres from goal. Tight angle, but he kicks it. Collingwood needed that, it’s back to 23 points.
9:23pm
mds1970 said | 9:23pm | Report comment
4 minutes – Carlton 10.8 Collingwood 6.3
Judd gets the centre break, marked by Tuohy on the 50. Kick looks good off the boot, but just misses.
9:22pm
mds1970 said | 9:22pm | Report comment
3 minutes – Carlton 10.7 Collingwood 6.3
Ball out of bounds for a throw-in next to the Collingwood point post. Carlton have numbers around the ball and clear it out of trouble. Garlett gets the ball on the wing, goes for a run, 2 bounces and drills the ball home for a spectacular goal.
9:20pm
mds1970 said | 9:20pm | Report comment
Collingwood have the first attacking opportuntity of the second half, but Sinclair goes out on the full.
9:19pm
mds1970 said | 9:19pm | Report comment
The ball is bounced to start the second half. Blues by 22.
9:05pm
mds1970 said | 9:05pm | Report comment
Collingwood had fought back during that quarter, getting the margin back to 9 points. But the Blues steadied in the latter stages of the quarter, and for all the Magpies’ efforts, they only won the quarter by one point.
Fresh legs will favour the Blues. They still have their sub in hand; while Collingwood have already subbed Reid out. Luke Ball warmed up on the boundary line during that quarter, but he won’t be back on either; so the Magpies only have 2 on their bench for the rest of the game.
9:02pm
mds1970 said | 9:02pm | Report comment
Half Time – Carlton 9.7 (69) Collingwood 6.3 (39)
Goals : Carlton – Betts 3, Waite 2, Murphy, Carrazzo, Garlett, Tuohy. Collingwood – Beams, Sidebottom, Goldsack, Cloke, Fasolo, Dawes.
9:00pm
mds1970 said | 9:00pm | Report comment
Half time siren sounds. Jeff Garlett had the ball, but didn’t know how long there was to go; took too long with the ball and the ball was in the air when the siren sounded, no chance for the Blues to set up an attacking move.
But the Blues will be confident, with a 22-point half time lead.
8:59pm
Dane25 said | 8:59pm | Report comment
Important match fact: there is a very attractive chick running the water for Carlton.
9:00pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:00pm | Report comment
Has Dane Swan made a pass at her yet ?
9:30pm
mds1970 said | 9:30pm | Report comment
Needs a split screen – water-girl cam lol.
8:58pm
mds1970 said | 8:58pm | Report comment
27 minutes – Carlton 9.7 Collingwood 6.3
Collingwood get the centre break. Blair goes long, but not straight and it dribbles through for a point.
8:57pm
mds1970 said | 8:57pm | Report comment
26 minutes – Carlton 9.7 Collingwood 6.2
Mitch Robinson from the 50 goes to Garlett. Garlett unable to control the ball, and it spills through; but Marc Murphy is there to gleefully scoop up the crumbs and slam it through.
8:56pm
mds1970 said | 8:56pm | Report comment
25 minutes – Carlton 8.7 Collingwood 6.2
Jamieson goes long to the end of the square. Scramble between Eddie Betts and Harry O’Brien in the goalsquare, O’Brien eventually able to rush the point.
8:53pm
mds1970 said | 8:53pm | Report comment
21 minutes – Carlton 8.6 Collingwood 6.2
Jarrad Waite goes long from the 50, but hits the post.
8:51pm
mds1970 said | 8:51pm | Report comment
20 minutes – Carlton 8.5 Collingwood 6.2
Jeff Garlett goes to the air, getting the sit and flying over Dane Swan to mark 20 out. Tight angle, but he just managed to sneak it through. Much-needed momentum-booster for the Blues.
8:46pm
mds1970 said | 8:46pm | Report comment
15 minutes – Carlton 7.5 Collingwood 6.2
Ball centred to Goldsack 40 out. Set shot makes no mistake, and we’re back to a 9-point ball game.
8:44pm
mds1970 said | 8:44pm | Report comment
13 minutes – Carlton 7.5 Collingwood 5.2
Eddie Betts on the run snaps another point.
8:43pm
mds1970 said | 8:43pm | Report comment
12 minutes – Carlton 7.4 Collingwood 5.2
Beams smothered by Scotland on the defensive 60. The Blues go forward, Harry O’Brien under pressure forced to rush a point.
8:41pm
mds1970 said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Collingwood fighting back. Beams ran a long way to centre wing, but the Blues have the steadying mark.
8:41pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Looks like another cracking game
8:52pm
mds1970 said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Not bad at all. Was looking like a blowout at quarter time, but Collingwood have been fighting back.
8:39pm
mds1970 said | 8:39pm | Report comment
8 minutes – Carlton 7.3 Collingwood 5.2
Collingwood from the wing. Swan finds Sidebottom on the 50. Sidebottom plays on, and his kick is a good one.
8:37pm
mds1970 said | 8:37pm | Report comment
6 minutes – Carlton 7.3 Collingwood 4.2
Kane Lucas on the run on a tight angle just sneaks it through for a point.
8:36pm
mds1970 said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Collingwood have Reid subbed out, trainers still working on Ball. It would be a bitter blow for Collingwood if they were down to 2 on the bench.
8:35pm
mds1970 said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Ben Reid has pulled up sore for Collingwood, and been subbed out. Sinclair comes into the game for the Magpies.
8:34pm
mds1970 said | 8:34pm | Report comment
4 minutes – Carlton 7.2 Collingwood 2.2
Collingwood go end to end. Chris Dawes does well to gain control on the half forward line. Kicking on the run from just inside the 50 on a tight angle, makes no mistake.
8:38pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Shouldnt that be 7.2 to 4.2 ?
8:42pm
mds1970 said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Yep. Guess I’m not as good at touch-typing as I thought……
8:34pm
mds1970 said | 8:34pm | Report comment
Nick Maxwell attempted a defensive mark at the 50, but a push-out was awarded. Free to Waite on the 50. Not a good kick, but picked up by Armfield – his first touch since his injury scare. But it’s out of bounds, no score.
8:32pm
mds1970 said | 8:32pm | Report comment
2 minutes – Carlton 7.2 Collingwood 3.2
Ball up on the Carlton half-forward line. Marc Murphy gets the crumbs and kicks, but the kick is across the face.
8:31pm
mds1970 said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Blues leading by 23 points as the second quarter gets under way. Luke Ball warming up on the sidelines, looks like he may be OK.
8:28pm
mds1970 said | 8:28pm | Report comment
Eddie Betts has been a livewire, three goals in that quarter; and again got possession on the half-forward line as the quarter time siren sounded. The first quarter was all Carlton, 23 point margin at quarter time a reflection of the lopsided nature of play.
8:25pm
mds1970 said | 8:25pm | Report comment
Quarter Time siren sounds – Carlton 7.1 (43) Collingwood 3.2 (20)
8:25pm
mds1970 said | 8:25pm | Report comment
During the passage of play leading to that last point, the Magpies were a man short; while the trainers were working on Luke Ball’s knee. He got up and attempted to walk, escorted off in the arms of the trainers.
8:24pm
mds1970 said | 8:24pm | Report comment
32 minutes – Carlton 7.1 Collingwood 3.2
Ball-up on Collingwood’s half forward line. Wellingham gathers and snaps, but misses.
8:23pm
mds1970 said | 8:23pm | Report comment
Umpire goes down behind play, losing his footing after a ball-up.
Injury trouble for Collingwood, Luke Ball hits the deck and is surrounded by the trainers.
8:32pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:32pm | Report comment
C’mon son, keep your feet, and keep your hips over the ball.
And if you get a chance for a shirtfront, just do it.
9:05pm
Nathan of Perth said | 9:05pm | Report comment
Suggesting that to the Umpire?
8:21pm
mds1970 said | 8:21pm | Report comment
29 minutes – Carlton 7.1 Collingwood 3.1
Finally Dane Swan gets into the contest, driving it forward for Alex Fasolo to mark. Collingwood need this one, and Fasolo just sneaks it through.
8:20pm
mds1970 said | 8:20pm | Report comment
28 minutes – Carlton 7.1 Collingwood 2.1
Carlton on fre. From the centre break, Eddie Betts under no pressure at all picks as he grabs the crumbs of a marking contest 40 out and puts it through.
8:18pm
mds1970 said | 8:18pm | Report comment
27 minutes – Carlton 6.1 Collingwood 2.1
Garlett has a chance to mark on the goal-line but puts it down. Ball-up is sharked by Carrazzo, who takes delight in slamming it home.
8:17pm
mds1970 said | 8:17pm | Report comment
26 minutes – Carlton 5.1 Collingwood 2.1
Carlton again find room to move, Judd goes forward. Ball goes off hands, Eddie Betts running into an open goal from 30 metres, but it’s a shocker and dribbles through for a point.
8:15pm
mds1970 said | 8:15pm | Report comment
24 minutes – Carlton 5.0 Collingwood 2.1
Travis Cloke marks 20 from home. Collingwood needed that one, Cloke puts it through.
8:14pm
mds1970 said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Collingwood looking to fight back. Get the ball to their forward 50, but Darren Jolly is unable to keep the ball in play.
8:13pm
mds1970 said | 8:13pm | Report comment
22 minutes – Carlton 5.0 Collingwood 1.1
Marc Murphy gathers just outside the 50. Kick wasn’t a great one, but Jarrad Waite receives a push; and a free 15 out. 50m penalty takes him to the line and removes the angle, turning an easy shot into a certainty.
8:11pm
mds1970 said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Armfield attempted to stay on and got a kick, but could hardly move; eventually he had to bow to reality, going off to seek treatment.
8:10pm
mds1970 said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Carlton friendly fire, as Chris Judd and Denis Armfield collide. Judd is OK, but Armfield looks the worse for wear.
8:09pm
mds1970 said | 8:09pm | Report comment
Blues leading by 17. Ball has been on Carlton’s half forward line, but a Collingwood free enables the Magpies to clear the ball out of trouble. Now bottled up on the wing.
8:06pm
mds1970 said | 8:06pm | Report comment
15 minutes – Carlton 4.0 Collingwood 1.1
Ball thrown in on Carlton’s half forward line. Betts gets it, but his kick goes up but covers no distance. Scrap for the ball is gathered by Hampson, who finds an unmarked Betts who slams it home.
8:04pm
mds1970 said | 8:04pm | Report comment
13 minutes – Carlton 3.0 Collingwood 1.1
Carrazzo pinged for a throw 60 out. Cloke goes short to Dayne Beams. It’s a tough kick on a tight angle, but it’s a great kick that never looked like missing.
8:02pm
mds1970 said | 8:02pm | Report comment
Finally Collingwood et a centre break, but it’s bottled up at the 50 metre line. From the ball-up, Carlton clear to relieve the pressure.
8:01pm
mds1970 said | 8:01pm | Report comment
9 minutes – Carlton 3.0 Collingwood 0.1
Carlton centre break. Lucas marks 55 out. Goes forward, but the ball spills out of bounds next to the Carlton point post.
Thrown in, Collingwood defence attempts to clear but only finds Tuohy 40 out. Tuohy makes no mistake, kicking Carlton’s third.
8:00pm
mds1970 said | 8:00pm | Report comment
8 minutes – Carlton 2.0 Collingwood 0.1
Coast to coast play by the Blues, Jarrad Waite finishes the job, kicking on the run from the 50 metre line.
7:59pm
mds1970 said | 7:59pm | Report comment
7 minutes – Carlton 1.0 Collingwood 0.1
Darren Jolly unable to hold a mark, under pressure from Kreuzer. Ball spills to Blair who finds Dayne Beams; but his shot bounces wide.
7:58pm
mds1970 said | 7:58pm | Report comment
Collingwood get the ball to half-forward, but Travis Cloke puts down a mark he should have taken and the ball dribbles out of bounds.
7:55pm
mds1970 said | 7:55pm | Report comment
Carlton centre break marked by Waite 40 out. But his attempt to go short is a shocker, and the Magpies clear.
7:55pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 7:55pm | Report comment
In a game like this, theres only one option to barrack for.
Go the White Maggots ! Stick it up em !
7:57pm
mds1970 said | 7:57pm | Report comment
LOL! I know what you mean….
9:03pm
Nathan of Perth said | 9:03pm | Report comment
Brilliant
9:48pm
mds1970 said | 9:48pm | Report comment
For those who don’t support either team; when Carlton play Collingwood, there’s good news and bad news….
7:54pm
mds1970 said | 7:54pm | Report comment
4 minutes – Carlton 1.0 Collingwood 0.0
A free kick’s been picked out, with Eddie Betts taken high 40 out. Kick wasn’t convincing, but just snuck through.
7:55pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:55pm | Report comment
Tripped, not taken high.
7:54pm
mds1970 said | 7:54pm | Report comment
Chris Judd steals the ball on the half-forward line, gets it to Garlett; but he can’t get a scoring shot away. Huge pack of players crowd around the ball, and the umpire has to bounce. And then bounce again, 25 out from Carlton’s goal.
7:52pm
mds1970 said | 7:52pm | Report comment
Collingwood get the first centre break, but Steele Sidebottom is unable to stop the ball spilling out of bounds on the wing.
7:51pm
mds1970 said | 7:51pm | Report comment
The umpire bounces the ball, and we’re under way at the MCG.
7:49pm
mds1970 said | 7:49pm | Report comment
Collingwood have won the toss, kicking to the Ponsford Stand end.
7:46pm
mds1970 said | 7:46pm | Report comment
For those inclined towards the punt, both sides are paying $1.92; so the bookies can’t split them. (If you’re going for the punt, gamble responsibly).
7:43pm
mds1970 said | 7:43pm | Report comment
Now Carlton come on the field. Wearing their traditional navy blue jumper and shorts. Their banner is a sponsored public health message, get your prostrate checked.
7:41pm
mds1970 said | 7:41pm | Report comment
Collingwood are first onto the ground. Wearing white shorts tonight. Their banner reads “The Magpie Army, side by side”.
7:41pm
jack said | 7:41pm | Report comment
blues by 40-50
8:14pm
mds1970 said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Your tip’s looking good late in the first quarter.
7:36pm
mds1970 said | 7:36pm | Report comment
Nick Duigan is sub for Carlton, Ben Sinclair is Collingwood’s sub.
TV opener is a ghostly Friday the 13th theme – of all the clashes between these two clubs over the years, this is the first time they’ve ever played on Friday 13th.
But there’s no cause for paraskavedekatriaphobia among the massive crowd that is building up at the MCG. Play will start at 7:50 tonight.
7:00pm
The Cattery said | 7:00pm | Report comment
Just heard on News Radio that Gerard Whately reckons that the crowd might nudge 90k afterall.
6:17pm
The Cattery said | 6:17pm | Report comment
Just saw a funny tweet: will the G have a minutes silence to commemorate the death of the Greens?
6:56pm
mds1970 said | 6:56pm | Report comment
LOL! I’m going to steal that & re-tweet.
6:17pm
The Cattery said | 6:17pm | Report comment
Gate 3 already filling up at the G
6:15pm
The Cattery said | 6:15pm | Report comment
pies having a kick out on the G:
http://instagr.am/p/JWiaB0wZyH/