The Carlton Blues and Melbourne Demons will be eager to get their premiership campaign back on track when the two teams clash this afternoon. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1.45pm (AEST).
After a poor start to the season, Carlton and Melbourne find themselves in 15th and 18th position on the AFL ladder respectively. Although the season is only several rounds old, both sets of fans’ hope of premiership or finals glory are quickly slipping away.
Carlton have had a tough opening to the season, squaring off against finals contenders Richmond, Port Adelaide and Essendon. Their 81-point drubbing at the hands of Essendon last week is the latest defeat in a losing span now stretching four matches.
Carlton though finally have a good opportunity to return to winning ways when they clash against fellow struggler Melbourne.
Paul Roos’ men are coming off a 32-point loss to GWS and a 93-point thrashing at the hands of West Coast two weeks ago.
Currently on a five match losing streak, it’s hard to see Melbourne registering a win against a Carlton outfit that has had the wood over them for six seasons now.
Melbourne has not defeated Carlton since 2007, and while Carlton are hardly setting the world on fire, the Blues remain a good chance of clinching their first win of the season this afternoon.
Carlton though simply cannot rely on recent history to beat Melbourne. On form, the Blues have been terrible to say the least and their ball usage is now ranked as the worst in the competition.
Prediction
Carlton’s kicking out of defence has been poor so far this season and is an area that will need to be rectified if they are to finally register their first win of the year.
Carlton by 36.
Nick
Guest
Darn it come on!
Nick
Guest
Great another lost!
Nick
Guest
Carlton were a disgrace losing against a team with such low expectations. Missing goals and there kicking was very poor.first time ever that when mick m has ever coached and lost 4 games in a row at the start of a season. Ps come on blues!
Kerry
Guest
Carlton should of won the game
Kerry
Guest
I fill they should sack mick m. The coach takes the blame when ship goes down
SportsFingers
Roar Pro
Embarrassing!
handles
Guest
Great work Alan. GO THE DEMONS !!!
Axle an the guru
Guest
Well at least i tipped Melb
Duncan Horne
Guest
What is wrong with you guys ? This is the clubs 150th year and you can't beat Melbourne ! Pull your heads out of the sand and at least turn up to the game. Your not worth the money that your paid!!!! I'm very embarrassed to be a Carlton supporter
langou
Roar Guru
Agree. Watching Richmond last night, I got the feeling that they could turn things around but Carlton is in real trouble. Dare I say it, but they were playing bruise free footy out there today.
micka
Guest
So who gets the job of fellating Ratts to get him back on board. That change is working out great!
Tristan Rayner
Editor
Oh dear. Carlton in huuuge strife.
Cat
Roar Guru
Congratulations Melbourne, a well deserved and earned win, you outworked the opponent and wanted it more. Here's to hoping this can be the start of something. While not the best forward in the game Dawes certainly helped Melbourne's structures out and gave everything he had. Props to Paul Roos also, the switch of Frawley and Howe has injected a bit of life into the team and the players.
Griffo
Guest
Carn' the Dees!!
Alan
Roar Guru
Melbourne off and running in season 2014 after beating Carlton by 23 points today. Carlton started well enough with two quick goals and dominated the first quarter but Melbourne hung in well and then assumed control of the contest from the second quarter onwards. Jones, Frawley and Dawes best on ground for the Demons in particular. Carlton with a 0-4 start to the season now. Another tough week coming up. Thanks for your company today and join us next time for more AFL action on The Roar.
Alan
Roar Guru
FULLTIME Carlton 58 Melbourne 81
Alan
Roar Guru
Well done to Melbourne. They started poorly aswell but regrouped to outplay Carlton this afternoon. Can Melbourne go on and string wins together now? Carlton 58 Melbourne 81
Alan
Roar Guru
Seconds remaining now. Melbourne for the first time in an age will win a game of AFL footy! Carlton 58 Melbourne 81
Alan
Roar Guru
1' - Demons are home and hosed surely now. Carlton trying to respond but Melbourne's intensity too strong today. Carlton with plenty to work on to turn their season around. Carlton 58 Melbourne 81
Alan
Roar Guru
GOAL MELBOURNE - Melbourne clear here. Great kick and great mark by Kent. Melbourne on the attack. Another goal for the Demons! Carlton 58 Melbourne 81