Carlton vs Geelong: AFL live scores, blog
Columnist By Michael DiFabrizio, 8 Jun 2012 Michael DiFabrizio is a Roar Expert
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For the second Friday night in a row, there’s a game with huge September implications as Carlton host Geelong. We’ll have live AFL scores and updates from 7.50pm AEST.
Both teams aren’t quite where they’d like to be and finding form has proved tough. At seventh and eighth on the ladder respectively, this is understandably a big game.
The Blues last week were embarrassed by Port Adelaide, who ran home 54-point winners.
Losses to St Kilda and Adelaide in the past month have also heaped pressure on the club and in particular its coach, Brett Ratten.
They are currently without Marc Murphy and Andrew Carrazzo, who are key players, and Matthew Kreuzer returns to the team this week, but all is not right at Visy Park.
The Cats have also been down in patches this season, however with fixtures against the Western Bulldogs and GWS the past two weeks, concerns over them have eased.
Still, they need to show that they still have what it takes. A loss tonight, just as it would for the Blues, should instigate huge questions about their ability to play finals football in 2012.
Some big names return for them this week, and the more youthful make-up of their side to date is one reason they haven’t been at their best, but tonight is a chance to make a statement.
While there were few shining lights for the Blues last week, David Ellard did impress with 27 touches.
For the Cats, an experimental forward role for Harry Taylor returned six goals. He’ll probably head back to defence this week.
Along with Kreuzer, Lachie Henderson and Nick Duigan return for Carlton. Heath Scotland is the big out with a calf injury.
Joel Corey, Corey Enright, David Wojcinski, Tom Hawkins and Steven Motlop are all ins for Geelong. Five of the kids move aside.
So who wins?
You could mount an argument for Carlton needing it more. Their recent form has been less positive.
Another thing to remember is that in the corresponding fixture last year at Etihad, the Blues very nearly pinched it.
Still, the Cats’ list of ins looks promising and should not be underestimated. The pace of Wojcinski and Motlop, and the experience of Corey and Enright, should help immensely given their opponent tonight.
How much either team wants it will be a huge factor, but I’ll lean towards Geelong with my tip.
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Michael DiFabrizio is completing his journalism degree. As an AFL writer, he has been an expert columnist at The Roar since 2009, and appeared in The Age and on ABC television and radio. Follow Michael on twitter @mdifabrizio
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10:32pm
The Cattery said | 10:32pm | Report comment
blues lose their 4th out of last 5 games
stuck with the cats for a while, but the cats had another gear and how often were they allowed to run through the middle of the arc for running shots at goal? terrible conversion by blues that final quarter
10:27pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:27pm | Report comment
FULL TIME
Carlton 11.19 85 Geelong 14.13 97
The Cats have won by 12 points in a quality contest between two sides that simply couldn’t afford to lose.
Geelong continued to show signs of their ongoing problems: they again started slowly and again fell behind in the contested possession count. But the way they played from quarter time onwards would be seen as encouraging.
10:34pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:34pm | Report comment
Geelong played their way into it. Led by Joel Selwood, who got better as the game went on and finished with 29 disposals and two goals.
Steve Motlop was the surprise star due to his four goals. Top effort from him. Mitch Duncan spent an hour playing on Chris Judd and still ended up with 24 disposals and two goals. Judd seems out of sorts, maybe there’s an injury there, but it was another good performance from one of the Cats’ younger stars.
Carlton, however, will be the story coming out of this one. Top four is now completely out of the question for them. Top eight is definitely no certainty.
The Blues kicked five posters and would generally be ruing missed opportunities. They dominated the first quarter and should’ve been further in front and then a far more composed Geelong side greeted them after quarter time. In the final quarter, the Blues continually got it forward but never looked likely to reverse the margin. They kicked 2.9 to 4.3 in the last term.
Judd was unusually quiet although he did end up with 25 touches by the end of it. Kade Simpson and Brock McLean led the way in the middle while Eddie Betts was certainly dangerous early with three first quarter goals and four for the match.
But the pressure is now on them for sure.
10:37pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:37pm | Report comment
DISPOSALS: Carlton: Simpson 31, McLean 28, Walker 25, Judd 25, Armfield 22, Robinson 22
Geelong: Selwood 29, Duncan 24, Chapman 24, Stokes 23, Kelly 23
GOALS: Carlton: Betts 4, Gibbs, Judd, Simpson, Kreuzer, Tuohy, Collins, Armfield
Geelong: Motlop 4, Duncan 2, Selwood 2, Bartel, Hawkins, T. Hunt, Chapman, Stokes, West
KEY STATS: Contested possessions: Carlton +8
Disposal efficiency: Geelong +1
Clearances: Carlton +3
Inside 50s: Carlton +3
Tackles: Carlton +1
DREAM TEAM: Selwood 122, Simpson 112, Duncan 110, Judd 95, Scarlett 93, Betts 90, Chapman 89, McLean 82, Ellard 82
10:25pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:25pm | Report comment
Judd gets a cheeky late one. Guthrie was convinced he touched it but the six points were awarded.
Carlton 84 Geelong 96 – 1min left 4th qtr
10:20pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:20pm | Report comment
Stokes wins a free for high contact. Could’ve been advantage for a point, but Stokes was given a fresh chance to convert directly in front. Drills it and that’s game over.
Carlton 76 Geelong 95 – 4min left 4th qtr
10:18pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:18pm | Report comment
Chris Yarran, directly in front, sprays a set shot from 45m out. That’d have to be it. Needed that if a comeback was going to happen.
Carlton 76 Geelong 89 – 5min left 4th qtr
10:18pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 10:18pm | Report comment
Carlton have the yips
10:24pm
The Cattery said | 10:24pm | Report comment
1.8 this quarter – kicked it away – Geelong have gone straight down the central corridor – Judd with a left foot snap – gee that nearly looked touched!
10:16pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:16pm | Report comment
Josh Hunt, initially belief to be cramped up, is on the bench getting worked on. Two rotations for Geelong.
Carlton 75 Geelong 89 – 6min left 4th qtr
10:14pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:14pm | Report comment
Garlett’s ball marked by Simpson for a kick 40m out on an angle. Miss could just about be a fatal blow. Put just a little too much on it and it hits the right-hand goal post!
Carlton 75 Geelong 89 – 8min left 4th qtr
10:13pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:13pm | Report comment
Harry Taylor is now in the ruck. They’re playing him everywhere!
Carlton 74 Geelong 89 – 9min left 4th qtr
10:12pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:12pm | Report comment
Mitch Duncan gets a very handy goal for Geelong! 15 points the margin now. Steve Johnson had a run through the middle and the Cats seemed to carry it forward too easily.
Carlton 74 Geelong 89 – 9min left 4th qtr
10:11pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:11pm | Report comment
Ellard reads the throw-in well but his kick is a behind.
Carlton 74 Geelong 83 – 10min left 4th qtr
10:09pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:09pm | Report comment
Ellard struggles with the distance of his set shot and it’s punched away and ends up in a throw in.
Carlton 73 Geelong 83 – 11min left 4th qtr
10:08pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:08pm | Report comment
Simpson sets up Hampson but he spills what would’ve been an uncontested mark. Oh dear!
Carlton 73 Geelong 83 – 12min left 4th qtr
10:08pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:08pm | Report comment
Carlton are not done with yet! Kade Simpson gets one to ensure this one stays well and truly alive.
Carlton 73 Geelong 83 – 12min left 4th qtr
10:05pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:05pm | Report comment
Blues were gearing themselves up for Euro 2012 with a couple of soccers. Deflected over for a behind.
Carlton 67 Geelong 82 – 14min left 4th qtr
10:03pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:03pm | Report comment
Harry Taylor has snuck forward, a la last week against the Giants. Takes a good mark just outside 50m and opts to set up Trent West close to goal but on an angle. West delivers. The Harry Taylor Forward Experiment continues to generate results!
Carlton 66 Geelong 82 – 16min left 4th qtr
10:01pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:01pm | Report comment
Yarran once again involved, good sub to have up your sleeve as speed seems to trouble the Cats. He sets up a set shot for Eddie Betts but his kick is also wide. Need to make the most of their chances, the Blues.
Carlton 66 Geelong 76 – 17min left 4th qtr
10:00pm
The Cattery said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Selwood does it again.
Blues fan being ejected from ground.
10:00pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Selwood gains a free in the forward pocket. Opts for the one-step sideways kick and it’s good. Cats are the ones with the perfect start.
Carlton 65 Geelong 76 – 18min left 4th qtr
9:58pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:58pm | Report comment
Almost perfect start for the Blues as Selwood gives away a free and Chris Yarran runs away from Mackie, but it hits the post.
Carlton 65 Geelong 70 – 19min left 4th qtr
9:58pm
The Cattery said | 9:58pm | Report comment
Nearly a great running goal to Yarran.
Murray from the Wiggles signalled that it hit the post, crowd thought it was a goal.
9:56pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:56pm | Report comment
Warnock OFF for Yarran ON. Both teams ditch a ruckman for fresh legs.
9:55pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:55pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME
Carlton 9.10 64 Geelong 10.10 70
Great contest, this one. One goal in it! The Cats have seemingly held a slight edge during the past two quarters but the Blues’ strong start and refusal to go away means we have a very close ball game. Clearances and inside 50s are both even. Joel Selwood (10 disposals) and Jimmy Bartel had big quarters, which is partly why there was a two-goal turnaround.
DISPOSALS: Carlton: McLean 22, Simpson 22, Walker 19, Armfield 17
Geelong: Selwood 21, Kelly 20, Chapman 19, Duncan 19
GOALS: Carlton: Betts 4, Gibbs, Kreuzer, Tuohy, Collins, Armfield
Geelong: Motlop 4, Bartel, Hawkins, T. Hunt, Duncan, Chapman
KEY STATS: Contested possessions: Carlton +5
Disposal efficiency: Carlton +2
Clearances: Even
Inside 50s: Even
Tackles: Geelong +5
DREAM TEAM: Duncan 90, Selwood 88, Motlop 77, Betts 74, Chapman 72, Warnock 69, Simpson 67, J Hunt 66, Kelly 66
9:50pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:50pm | Report comment
Garlett around the body… hits the post. Tense stuff.
Carlton 64 Geelong 70 – 44sec left 3rd qtr
9:48pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:48pm | Report comment
Stephenson OFF for Stringer ON.
Carlton 63 Geelong 70 – 2min left 3rd qtr
9:57pm
The Cattery said | 9:57pm | Report comment
Also Yarran on for Warnock, so both big men off.
9:47pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:47pm | Report comment
Stoppage inside 50 ends up in Bartel’s hands, goes forward and Hawkins marks 20m out. Quiet game for him thus far, just missed a goal he needed to kick … but he doesn’t disappoint this time. Goal.
Carlton 63 Geelong 70 – 2min left 3rd qtr
9:46pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Goal to Kreuzer! Blues work it forward, with Andrew Walker taking a big grab along the way as we know he can, and eventually Lonergan’s attempted mark is spoiled and Kreuzer was waiting out the back door.
Carlton 63 Geelong 64 – 3min left 3rd qtr
9:45pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Dam walls threatened to burst just then. Hands in the back led to a Hawkins free, 25m out. He can’t convert it. His goal kicking is an issue.
Carlton 57 Geelong 64 – 3min left 3rd qtr
9:42pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Huge goal from Motlop! Judd spills a mark on the wing and Motlop pounces on the loose ball and sends it inside 50. Jimmy Bartel keeps it alive and, nek minnit, Motlop appears again! Runs into the goalsquare for a goal.
Carlton 57 Geelong 63 – 5min left 3rd qtr
9:40pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:40pm | Report comment
Cats equal it through Selwood! Good game this. Stokes, back from the dead, handballs to Joel who weaved traffic and goaled from 40m.
Carlton 57 Geelong 57 – 6min left 3rd qtr
9:38pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:38pm | Report comment
Stokes is running along the boundary. Maybe his night isn’t done after all.
Carlton 57 Geelong 51 – 7min left 3rd qtr
9:36pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Bryce Gibbs with a long, long, long set shot. It makes the distance! Big goal, in more ways than one!
Carlton 57 Geelong 51 – 8min left 3rd qtr
9:35pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Pressure on in the Blues forward line. Betts tries to get a boot to a loose ball but was attempting the impossible. Scores level again.
Carlton 51 Geelong 51 – 9min left 3rd qtr
9:35pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Worries about Stokes and his hamstring. Hawkins tries to hack the ball mid-air but Bootsma rushes it over. Cats in front by a point.
Carlton 50 Geelong 51 – 10min left 3rd qtr
9:32pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:32pm | Report comment
Jamison’s clearing ball was easily chopped off by Chapman. Worrying turnover but it leads to only a stoppage 45m from Cats goal.
Carlton 50 Geelong 50 – 11min left 3rd qtr
9:31pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:31pm | Report comment
Taylor Hunt again from 50m out, no two-in-a-row for him, it’s wide. Scores level.
Carlton 50 Geelong 50 – 12min left 3rd qtr
9:30pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:30pm | Report comment
Selwood free 55m out goes straight into the man on the mark, but it spilt to Taylor Hunt who goes bang. One point margin.
Carlton 50 Geelong 49 – 12min left 3rd qtr
9:27pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Jimmy Bartel! Quick response as he goes bang from 55m on the back of a slick Kelly handpass.
Carlton 49 Geelong 43 – 15min left 3rd qtr
9:25pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:25pm | Report comment
Eddie Betts with a set shot from 45m on an angle for his fourth… it’s on target.
Carlton 49 Geelong 37 – 15min left 3rd qtr
9:24pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:24pm | Report comment
Blues had an extra man in the ruck contest inside 50, gave them possession, but Walker’s shot on goal was wide.
Carlton 43 Geelong 37 – 16min left 3rd qtr
9:21pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Walker goes for a decent run from the middle of the wing to 50m. Opts to go for goal instead of set up a teammate. Out of bounds.
Carlton 42 Geelong 37 – 18min left 3rd qtr
9:18pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:18pm | Report comment
Second half is underway.
9:02pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:02pm | Report comment
HALF TIME
Carlton 6.6 42 Geelong 5.6 36
If the first quarter was Carlton’s, the second was most definitely Geelong’s. Only problem: the Cats had the same issue the Blues did – they couldn’t fully capitalise on their dominance in terms of damaging the scoreboard. James Kelly is the individual standout with 16 touches, although Stevie Motlop (who kicked all three of his club’s goals that quarter) was putting his hand up for that title. Had he not given away a 50m penalty that led to a goal (a mistake also made by Taylor Hunt) you might hand it to him. Joel Selwood: 11 disposals. Chris Judd: 8 disposals. Make of that what you will.
DISPOSALS: Carlton: McLean 14, Simpson 13, Walker 12, Robinson 12
Geelong: Kelly 16, Chapman 14, Motlop 12
GOALS: Carlton: Betts 3, Tuohy, Collins, Armfield
Geelong: Motlop 3, Duncan, Chapman
KEY STATS: Contested possessions: Carlton +2
Disposal efficiency: Carlton +4
Clearances: Geelong +3
Inside 50s: Even
Tackles: Geelong +1
DREAM TEAM: Motlop 66, Duncan 57, Warnock 52, Kelly 52, Chapman 51, Betts 51, Mackie 47
8:59pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:59pm | Report comment
Good game of footy
8:56pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:56pm | Report comment
Henderson nearly outmarks Harry Taylor but couldn’t quite hold onto it. Cats clear it out.
Carlton 42 Geelong 36 – 1min left 2nd qtr
8:53pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:53pm | Report comment
Motlop back to being the hero. Wojak, the 200 gamer, ran down his opponent, Bartel got his hands on it and he sets up Motlop 25m out who goes back and goals.
Carlton 42 Geelong 36 – 4min left 2nd qtr
8:52pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Oh boy, drama in the goalsquare. Ellard’s ball brushes the post, goal umpire didn’t see it. Umpires took an eternity to send it to review, shocking that it took so long. Right result was achieved in the end, though.
Carlton 42 Geelong 30 – 5min left 2nd qtr
8:50pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:50pm | Report comment
Hawkins marks in the pocket. Goes around the corner, that much-hated decision (unless it works), and it’s short.
Carlton 41 Geelong 30 – 6min left 2nd qtr
8:49pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Free kicks for everyone!
Carlton 41 Geelong 29 – 6min left 2nd qtr
8:48pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:48pm | Report comment
Taylor Hunt runs through the mark to give away a 50m. Dennis Armfield straight in front close to goal doens’t raise a sweat. Two goals now from fiddys given away by the Cat youngsters.
Carlton 41 Geelong 29 – 6min left 2nd qtr
8:46pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Selwood snap from 40m was wide, couldn’t get himself in a good position.
Carlton 35 Geelong 29 – 7min left 2nd qtr
8:43pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Motlop continues to bounce from villain to hero to villain again, giving away a fifty for going over the mark. Collins directly in front 20m out, kicks accurately. The lead is extended.
Carlton 35 Geelong 28 – 9min left 2nd qtr
8:42pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Henderson marks the forward-side end of the centre square, both of the Carlton smalls get a hand on it but can’t create anything. Cats composed in defence.
Carlton 29 Geelong 28 – 10min left 2nd qtr
8:41pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Stokes wins a free for being taken high. Dishes off to Motlop who roosts it from outside fiddy. It’s on target!
Carlton 29 Geelong 28 – 11min left 2nd qtr
8:40pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:40pm | Report comment
All of the sudden Geelong are controlling the game more. Blues just had a couple of chances to goal against the run of play but didn’t capitalise. Can the Cats convert?
Carlton 29 Geelong 22 – 11min left 2nd qtr
8:38pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Straight out of the middle, Kreuzer takes a big contested grab. Helicopter style ugly looking kick. Disappointing stuff.
Carlton 29 Geelong 22 – 12min left 2nd qtr
8:37pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:37pm | Report comment
Stokes crumbed out of the marking contest and his short ball finds Motlop. In the pocket, goes off one step. Kicks truly for the first time tonight. Somewhat surprisingly, this is a one-goal ball game!
Carlton 28 Geelong 22 – 13min left 2nd qtr
8:36pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Stevie Motlop fends off a would-be tackler and kicks from 40m, but it isn’t on target.
Carlton 28 Geelong 16 – 14min left 2nd qtr
8:34pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:34pm | Report comment
Cats defenders struggling to deal with the quick Blues forwards, although Scarlett and co. are standing tall. Keeping them in the contest.
Carlton 28 Geelong 15 – 15min left 2nd qtr
8:33pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Cats had a run on with Johnson but Dennis Armfield forced him into a dud handball to Chapman. Chap gave away the free by chasing after it and taking his opponent high. Almost-certain goal stopped, nice pressure from the Blues.
Carlton 28 Geelong 15 – 16min left 2nd qtr
8:29pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Joel Selwood straight out of the first bounce, ends up with Hawkins in the pocket who gets his first touch, ball’s eventually rushed over for a point.
Carlton 28 Geelong 15 – 19min left 2nd qtr
8:26pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:26pm | Report comment
QUARTER TIME
Carlton 4.4 28 Geelong 2.2 14
Bit of a mini-scuffle at the end of the quarter. Steve Johnson got tangled up and it escalated a bit from there. Anyway, the game. The scoreboard arguably didn’t reflect the way Carlton dominated the first term. They are smashing the Cats in contested possessions and disposal efficiency, and if that holds up they are virtually guaranteed the win. Chris Judd has barely been sighted, but others have stood up. Eddie Betts has been on fire up forward with three early goals. Will Chris Scott stick with Josh Hunt as his match-up? Brock McLean has been very lively with nine touches.
DISPOSALS: Carlton: McLean 9, Robinson 8, Simpson 8
Geelong: Kelly 8, Chapman 7, Johnson 6
GOALS: Carlton: Betts 3, Tuohy 1
Geelong: Duncan, Chapman
KEY STATS: Contested possessions: Carlton +7
Disposal efficiency: Carlton +4
Clearances: Carlton +2
Inside 50s: Carlton +4
Tackles: Geelong +1
DREAM TEAM: Betts 39, Warnock 37, Robinson 33, Duncan 29, Chapman 29
8:20pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:20pm | Report comment
Magical goal from Eddie Betts in traffic. Some frantic tackling going on, but somehow got free. Weaved out of every tackle to throw it on the side of the boot from 25m.
Carlton 28 Geelong 14 – 1min left 1st qtr
8:19pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:19pm | Report comment
Judd gets a rare touch and sets up Andrew Collins inside 50. His set shot isn’t on target.
Carlton 22 Geelong 14 – 1min left 1st qtr
8:18pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:18pm | Report comment
Slowly but surely the Cats get it forward, Mackie handballs over the top to Chapman, who goals.
Carlton 21 Geelong 14 – 2min left 1st qtr
8:18pm
The Cattery said | 8:18pm | Report comment
What a furious pace so far!!
8:17pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:17pm | Report comment
Scrappy couple of minutes here from both sides. Don’t look like two in-form sides that’s for sure!
Carlton 21 Geelong 8 – 2min left 1st qtr
8:12pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:12pm | Report comment
Carlton on top in contested possessions, 29 to 16. Massive difference. Lead every other stat except tackles and marks.
Carlton 21 Geelong 8 – 7min left 1st qtr
8:10pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Stevie J set shot from 50m a shocker, punched over for a point. Both sides need to make more of their opportunities.
Carlton 21 Geelong 8 – 8min left 1st qtr
8:09pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:09pm | Report comment
Motlop kicks it along the ground towards goal, but it’s way off. Ended up sprinting across the forward 50, lay a tackle and win the free. Top effort, but his banana attempt ends in a rushed behind. That was way off too.
Carlton 21 Geelong 7 – 9min left 1st qtr
8:08pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Controversial call as Mitch Robinson is awarded a free when he made contact with Steve Johnson. It was reversed, though, when the ump realist it was AGAINST Mitch. (Side note: Stevie J may’ve gone to ground a little easier than you’d expect, maybe one for the MRP to look at re: staging).
Carlton 21 Geelong 6 – 10min left 1st qtr
8:06pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:06pm | Report comment
Judd wins a free kick out of the boundary throw-in. Remarkably, hadn’t had a touch until then. His kick on a slight angle goes to the right. Should be further in front, the Blues, winning far more of the footy!
Carlton 21 Geelong 6 – 10min left 1st qtr
8:02pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:02pm | Report comment
Lachie Henderson wins a free kick in the forward pocket. Against Taylor. Not quite enough on the kick, it hits the post. Cats not doing much for their reputation as slow starters. Blues playing very quick footy, looking good.
Carlton 20 Geelong 6 – 13min left 1st qtr
8:00pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:00pm | Report comment
Garlett nearly added another one! Once again, a Blue found it in the pocket and ran towards goal. Rushed the kick though and it was wide.
Carlton 19 Geelong 6 – 14min left 1st qtr
7:59pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:59pm | Report comment
Eddie Betts gets his second. Taylor went into the marking contest looking for a spoil, but there wasn’t enough on it. Betts just pounced and ran into the goal yet again. Three inside 50s, three goals for Carlton.
Carlton 18 Geelong 6 – 15min left 1st qtr
7:55pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:55pm | Report comment
Blues with another. Wojcinski gets a couple of nice touches in his 200th, but Cats don’t capatilise and the Blues take it coast to coast. Zach Touhy took off, running to 50m and kicks a big goal!
Carlton 12 Geelong 6 – 17min left 1st qtr
7:53pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:53pm | Report comment
Eddie Betts delivers the quick reply, marking a high ball from Garlett right next to the goal square. Kept running and slammed it home.
Carlton 6 Geelong 6 – 18min left 1st qtr
7:52pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:52pm | Report comment
Stevie J marks just outside 50 and sets up Mitch Duncan well close to goal, and he goes back and goals. That passage of play was set up by a smother of a Carlton forward foray. Nice start for the Cats.
Carlton 0 Geelong 6 – 19min left 1st qtr
7:50pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:50pm | Report comment
And the game is underway.
7:41pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:41pm | Report comment
Bounce ten minutes away. Very intruiged to see what both teams dish up tonight.
7:16pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:16pm | Report comment
James Podsiadly out, Jesse Stringer in.
Stringer sub for Geelong, Chris Yarran sub for Carlton.
4:28pm
The Cattery said | 4:28pm | Report comment
What a huge game for both teams. Hard to pick Carlton on current form.
David Wojcinski lining up for his 200th tonight.