The Carlton Blues ended their AFLW season by striking late to claim a draw with the undefeated Brisbane Lions on Sunday afternoon.
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Final score
Carlton Blues 6.1 (37)
Brisbane Lions 5.7 (37)
To wrap up round 7 of the AFLW season we see Brisbane today travel south to play Carlton at Olympic Park Oval. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 3:35pm AEDT.
Brisbane have been the best team this season and that has resulted in a home grand final for the Lions. Yet to lose a game, Brisbane will go into next weeks grand final favourites. Of course, we still have today’s game left to play.
Brisbane kept their unbeaten run last week against the Western Bulldogs in a hard-fought game at home.
Carlton are to my surprise coming in as favourites for this game after losing to Fremantle away.
Currently fourth on the ladder the Blues have been average this season winning three out of their six games.
Brisbane do not look like the best team on paper averaging the second least disposals but they have been very effective with their opportunities having 46 scoring opportunities in their six games so far this season.
Carlton are currently first in the competition in goals kicked, with 33.
Carlton have Darcy Vescio to thank for 14 of their goals. The surprise packet of the season Vescio has one of the best players for Carlton along with Brianna Davey.
If those two both play well it will go a long way for Carlton’s hopes of winning this game.
Brisbane this season have had a very consistent team who spread the workload. Their best player this season has been Emily Bates. She has averaged 14 disposals, 2.5 marks and 4.8 tackles.
They also have the second leading goal-kicker in the competition in Kate McCarthy, who has kicked 8 goals this season.
Prediction
Brisbane will beat Carlton in a tight tussle and will end the home and away season undefeated.
Brisbane by 4 points
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What a way to finish off the home & away season. Thanks for joining The Roar for today's epic encounter!
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Full Time It's a draw! What a last quarter! The game opened up and what a comeback by Carlton! Final Scores Carlton: 6.1.37 Brisbane: 5.7.37
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It's a draw! Bianca Jakobsson kicks a goal. Not long left now!
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A rush behind for Carlton. There is only 1 goal in it! Only a minute left
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Rebecca Privitelli gets another goal for Carlton. The lead is down to 7!
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Carlton get another goal back and the lead is down to 13. Carlton: 4.0.24 Brisbane: 5.7.37
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Another behind for Brisbane. Carlton: 3.0.18 Brisbane: 5.7.37
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Carlton gets a goal back thanks to Sarah Hosking. Brisbane by 3 goals
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Brisbane have kicked 2 quick goals and now lead by 4 goals. Carlton: 2.0.12 Brisbane: 5.6.36
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The last quarter is underway
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3QT Brisbane dominated the premiership quarter and have a good lead as a result. Brisbane by 9 heading into the final quarter.
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Kate McCarthy kicks Brisbane's third goal. Brisbane by 9
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Alison Downie kicks a goal from a set shot from almost dead in front. Carlton: 2.0.12 Brisbane: 2.3.15
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5 minutes left and Brisbane lead by 9.
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Emma Zielke kicks a goal from the goal square for Brisbane. Carlton: 1.0.6 Brisbane: 2.3.15
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Rush behind for Brisbane. They are dominating the 3rd quarter. Brisbane by 3.
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Sabrina Frederick-Traub kicks a behind from a tight angle. Brisbane by 2
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Rush behind for Brisbane after a big kick inside 50. Carlton: 1.0.6 Brisbane: 1.1.7
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The second half is underway
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Team Stats Carlton Brisbane Disposals 87 111 Kicks 54 72 Handballs 33 39 Inside 50s 14 9 Tackles 32 23 Hitouts 11 12