Carlton
99
Match Complete
Gold Coast Suns
75
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| 16:58 |  | P. Wright | ||
| H. McKay |  | 15:21 | ||
| 14:06 | | A. Sexton | ||
| 13:25 | | P. Wright | ||
| J. Silvagni | | 12:11 | ||
| M. Kennedy | | 9:27 | ||
| D. Lang | | 5:57 | ||
| Rushed | | 2:54 | ||
| 13.6 (84) | Third Quarter [+] | 10.7 (67) | ||
| 32:40 | | C. Burgess | ||
| 1:00 | | B. King | ||
| M. Gibbons | | 29:35 | ||
| 27:14 | | P. Wright | ||
| 23:38 | | P. Hanley | ||
| 19:51 | | A. Sexton | ||
| 17:40 | | Rushed | ||
| 16:14 | | B. King | ||
| M. Kennedy | | 13:14 | ||
| H. McKay | | 11:32 | ||
| P. Cripps | | 6:19 | ||
| 4:31 | | P. Wright | ||
| J. Deluca | | 3:20 | ||
| H. McKay | | 0:47 | ||
| 8.5 (53) | Second Quarter [+] | 4.5 (29) | ||
| 30:41 | | J. Witts | ||
| M. Kennedy | | 27:38 | ||
| L. Casboult | | 25:55 | ||
| 21:33 | | Rushed | ||
| 18:04 | | A. Sexton | ||
| 15:39 | | S. Lemmens | ||
| S. Walsh | | 10:51 | ||
| M. Murphy | | 5:27 | ||
| H. McKay | | 2:49 | ||
| 5.3 (33) | First Quarter [+] | 2.3 (15) | ||
| L. Casboult | | 31:12 | ||
| L. O'Brien | | 27:00 | ||
| 25:44 | | Rushed | ||
| Z. Fisher | | 23:20 | ||
| D. Lang | | 21:22 | ||
| 19:49 | | B. King | ||
| W. Setterfield | | 15:58 | ||
| 14:39 | | S. Day | ||
| M. Kennedy | | 12:27 | ||
| D. Lang | | 9:21 | ||
| 6:45 | | M. Rischitelli | ||
| W. Setterfield | | 4:29 | ||
| 2:18 | | D. MacPherson | ||
Match result:
Carlton and Gold Coast resumed hostilities with Carlton taking the points winning 15.9.99
to 11.9.75.
On paper this was the two bottom teams in the competition, but the game they put on put many higher-ranked contests to shame.
Both teams played out a rampaging, end-to-end game, as Carlton managed to hold off a third-quarter fightback to run out winners by twenty-four points.
Carlton were the better team for much of the game, with their clean ball use and rebound play off half back catching the eye.
In addition their ability to break the Suns’ press and run hard out the back gave them a regular and eye-catching avenue to goal.
However, the Suns fought back valiantly in the second half of the third quarter with some thrilling play of their own, putting on five of the last six goals of the quarter.
Both teams lifted their pressure in the last quarter which tightened up the game and Carlton managed to regain control and run out winners.
For Carlton, that is their second win on the trot and Teague appears to have brought about a real resurgence. Ed Curnow (32), Sam Walsh (27), Simpson (24) and Murphy (22) were the major ball winners for Carlton as the young bucks combined with the old heads.
Speaking of old heads, Dale Thomas had twenty touches at 90 per cent efficiency and even created on a clever goal, as the Blues defence controlled the game with their clean ball use.
Mathew Kennedy kicked four straight, while McKay kicked two goals and the rest were shared around in a fashion which will please Blues fans.
For the Suns Brayden Fiorini (32), Touk Miller (27), Will Brodie (26) and Darcy Macpherson (25) had the most touches.
Alex Sexton was a dangerous live wire up forward and kicked three while Wright kicked two and could have had more.
Final score
Carlton 15.9.99
Gold Coast 11.9.75
Match preview:
The Carlton Blues and Gold Coast Suns go head to head today in a match that won’t have any impact on the finals race, but could go a long way to shaping the draft order at the end of the season. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 2:10pm AEST.
Carlton have been a side refreshed after Brendon Bolton was sacked six weeks ago and replaced by caretaker coach David Teague.
They shocked Brisbane by 15 points in Teague’s first match as coach, but have also one three of five under his tutelage.
Arguably the most impressive was a comeback win against Fremantle a couple of weeks ago, where they were without superstar skipper Patrick Cripps.
Gold Coast on the other hand, after a relatively competitive start to the season, have fallen completely off the deep end in recent weeks.
The Suns are currently suffering from a twelve-game losing streak, but their last fortnight in particular has been an absolute nightmare.
All things considered they’ve been lucky not to let slip the first 100-point loss of the 2019 season – losing to Richmond by 92 and Adelaide by 95 in their last two.
Gold Coast’s most recent AFL win, ironically, came against the same opponent they’ll face today, in Round 4 at Metricon Stadium.
Today might be their last realistic chance to get a win on the board in 2019, if you can even call it that.
Win and they will go level with the Blues on four wins and stand a fighting chance of getting off the bottom of the ladder.
Lose and you can basically guarantee they will be taking home the 2019 wooden spoon, and the No.1 draft pick.
If Carlton win, they’ll rise above Melbourne into 16th, and push their first-round pick, already in the hands of the Adelaide Crows, back to No.3 overall.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 2:10pm AEST.
When: 2:10pm AEST
Where: Marvel Stadium
TV: Fox Sports, live
Betting: Carlton $1.17, Gold Coast $4.65
Carlton Blues
B Jacob Weitering, Liam Jones, Kade Simpson
HB Dale Thomas, Lachie Plowman, Nic Newman
C Lochie O’Brien, Patrick Cripps, Will Setterfield
HF Michael Gibbons, Harry McKay, Zac Fisher
F Josh Deluca, Levi Casboult, Jack Silvagni
FOL Matthew Kreuzer, Sam Walsh, Marc Murphy
I/C Sam Petrevski-Seton, Matthew Kennedy, Darcy Lang, Ed Curnow
Gold Coast Suns
B Charlie Ballard, Jack Hombsch, Jarrod Harbrow
HB Jesse Joyce, Pearce Hanley, Corey Ellis
C Jacob Heron, Michael Rischitelli, Jacob Dawson
HF Alex Sexton, Chris Burgess, Touk Miller
F Sean Lemmens, Sam Day, Ben King
FOL Jarrod Witts, David Swallow, Darcy MacPherson
I/C Will Brodie, Brayden Fiorini, Peter Wright, Jack Lukosius
terrykidd
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133 comments and 2068 reads ..... the stats tell me that the Blues fans are out there, lurking in the shadows, peaking over the fence, just itching to get public cheering their team.
Samuel Cox
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Carlton and Gold Coast resumed hostilities with Carlton taking the points winning 15.9 (99) to 11.9 (75). On paper this was the two bottom teams in the competition, but the game they put on put many higher ranked contests to shame. Both teams played out a rampaging, end to end game, as Carlton managed to hold off a third quarter fight back to run out winners by twenty-four points. Carlton were the better team for much of the game, with their clean ball use and rebound play off half back catching the eye. In addition their ability to break the Suns press and run hard out the back gave them a regular and eye-catching avenue to goal. However, the Suns fought back valiantly in the second half of the third quarter with some thrilling play of their own, putting on five of the last six goals of the quarter. Both teams lifted their pressure in the last quarter which tightened up the game and Carlton managed to regain control and run out winners. For Carlton, that is their second win on the trot and Teague appears to have brought about a real resurgence. Ed Curnow (32), Sam Walsh (27), Simpson (24) and Murphy (22) were the major ball winners for Carlton as the young bucks combined with the old heads. Speaking of old heads, Dale Thomas had twenty touches at 90% efficiency and even created on a clever goal, as the Blues defence controlled the game with their clean ball use. Mathew Kennedy kicked four straight, while McKay kicked two goals and the rest were shared around in a fashion which will please Blues fans. For the Suns Brayden Fiorini (32), Touk Miller (27), Will Brodie (26) and Darcy Macpherson (25) had the most touches. Alex Sexton was a dangerous live wire up forward and kicked three while Wright kicked two and could have had more. Final Scores: Carlton 15.9 (99) Gold Coast 11.9 (75)
Samuel Cox
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I wish you well with that particular task!
Samuel Cox
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And there is the Siren! Sexton has a final kick from just outside fifty. The torpedo is his weapon of choice, and he sends it into the crowd, but well wide. No score. Final Scores: Carlton 15.9 (99) Gold Coast 11.9 (75)
Jack
Guest
No sodden spoon for us this year. I will tell you what if we roll crows next week sign Teague up
Samuel Cox
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Crowd enjoying the efforts of their team, as Casboult sees Hombsch over the line.
Samuel Cox
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'26 Suns go forward looking for what will likely be a final opportunity.
Samuel Cox
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However, it has been an excellent last half of the game! The third quarter was a raging goalfest of big momentum swings, while this last quarter has been wonderfully high pressure as both teams have risen to the occasion.
Samuel Cox
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Just over four minute left here and the sun looks all but set on Gold Coast’s chances.
Samuel Cox
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Suns piling on the pressure but Carlton break out of the forward press with some strength and dash, they go long into fifty, but the Suns defence deal with it well.
Samuel Cox
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'20 Suns break through the centre, clever tap over to the man in space. They have players everywhere but can't quite find the goal.
Samuel Cox
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Wright with the behind for the Suns. Carlton 15.9 (99) Gold Coast 11.9 (75)
Samuel Cox
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Carlton snuff out the sniff as Harry McKay kicks truly from around fifty. Its an absurd bounce, going almost straight up but makes it over by a ball length before the defender can touch it on the way down. Goal Carlton! Carlton 15.9 (99) Gold Coast 11.8 (74)
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Samuel Cox
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The kick in is nightmare stuff for Blues fans, Sexton ends up with it and goals again. Sun's have the sniff back! Carlton 14.9 (93) Gold Coast 11.8 (74)
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Samuel Cox
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Big Wright marks on the edge of fifty as the Suns take it down the other end. Unsure what to do he kicks long, pass or shot, hard to tell, but it bounces through for a behind Carlton 14.9 (93) Gold Coast 10.8 (68)
Samuel Cox
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Meanwhile, Carlton find a man on the boundary line forty-five metres out. It's Jack Silvagni, nice looking kick but not quite on target, behind. Carlton 14.9 (93) Gold Coast 10.7 (67)