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The Western Bulldogs have out-scrapped Carlton, pulling clear in the last quarter for a 17-point AFL win.
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Final score
Carlton Blues 7.7.49
Western Bulldogs 10.6.66
The Carlton Blues are destined to pick up the wooden spoon but will still be out to finish the season on a high note when they take on the Western Bulldogs. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 1:10pm (AEST).
It’s been another hellish season for the Blues. From their 21 games, they have won just two and are anchored to the bottom of the AFL ladder.
The Blues have been somewhat competitive when taking on other struggling teams this year, although putting in complete four-quarter efforts has often been beyond them.
There is no greater example than last week when they had a horrific quarter, letting in seven goals to nothing, allowing the Fremantle Dockers to run away with a big win.
That will be the element letting them down as they take on the Bulldogs, who themselves have been inconsistent.
Any chance they had of pushing for the finals was ended with four straight drubbings where their attack was simply woeful.
While the club were playing difficult opposition, scoring just 46 and 34 points in consecutive weeks against the West Coast Eagles and Port Adelaide Power was the icing on the cake of a dismal run.
They have bounced back somewhat, picking up a pair of wins in the last fortnight.
That includes a good quality one in a close affair against the North Melbourne Kangaroos last week. Their attack is starting to get going again and if they turn up, the forward line could have a field day with any persistence against the poor Blues defence.
At this point of the season though, with their inconsistency, it’s tough to see them putting in a complete performance with nothing to play for.
Prediction
I’d expect the Bulldogs to take the win here, but it’ll hardly be a walk in the park given their inconsistent form.
Bulldogs by 11 points.
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