Gold Coast vs Carlton

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps suffered a hamstring injury as the Blues fell to a 30-point AFL loss against Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium.

"It was a good process, good acknowledgement of where we were poor last week and we went about our business today and across the board, not relying on too few." "We were still able to put some tackle heat on them but the ability to be able to then get it to the outside was pretty impressive across the night. Cripps was subbed out of Sunday's match at the end of the first quarter as the Suns bounced back from last weekend's loss to GWS in style with a 13.14 (92) to 8.14 (62) win at Metricon Stadium.

Gold Coast puts in a scintillating performance to see off the previously undefeated Carlton.

Cripps was having his usual strong influence – seven touches and a goal – before suffering the injury late in the first term and failing to return after the break. Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist was a famous 'walker' – someone who wouldn't wait for the umpire's decision and just walk off if he thought he was out. He kicked a second later in the first term and then a third with a ridiculous banana from the right forward pocket that seemed to change direction a few times in mid-air. Arguably the best player in the competition through the first three rounds, Patrick Cripps lasted just one quarter before being subbed out with a hamstring injury. Whether it was guilt or honesty – likely the latter – McKay tapped his own hand immediately to indicate it was touched, with the decision overturned moments later. With the Suns on the back foot early, it was Rosas who got the momentum heading their way with the first of his three goals after finding space to get on the end of a Jack Lukosius pass.

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But the Crows reeled in the Bombers and Essendon led by eight at half-time, as Will Snelling (calf) was substituted off for Devon Smith. The Bombers led by seven at the first break and big goals to Wright and Caldwell gave them a 16-point lead midway through the second quarter He put two goals on the board from free kicks in the first two minutes after he was pushed in the back by Paton and then caught the Saints defender holding the ball. Ryder kicked two goals from 10 disposals but will attract scrutiny from the match review officer over a late bump on Will Day, who was substituted out of the match with a concussion. But the Hawks clash was a comparative Sunday stroll as St Kilda posted their highest score under Brett Ratten in the 22.10 (142) to 10.13 (73) win at the MCG. Earlier, Essendon got off the mark in 2022 with a narrow and tense win over Adelaide, while a red-hot St Kilda side wiped Hawthorn off the MCG.

CARLTON coach Michael Voss is hopeful the hamstring injury suffered by captain Patrick Cripps is minor but says it's a "wait and see".

"I still think we leave a few goals out there we could get some connects on, but to be fair, good to get the result." "Another man comes in, and we've had the capability in that group to be able to get it done," he said. "We’ll just wait and find out and do the assessment as needed and make some calls on what happens from there."

Carlton were unbeaten going into this match but lost skipper Patrick Cripps to a hamstring injury and the four points to Gold Coast, who came to play after ...

Corbett’s second goal early in the last quarter put the contest to bed, and the game wound down from there. The Suns were able to find a spread of goalkickers, with Corbett providing a solid alternative option. Those two errors helped the Suns out to a 35-point lead midway through the third quarter. How else to explain Rosas’ second and third goals, when the slippery forward was left all alone at forward stoppages? Rosas kicked their first, and his first at AFL level, hit by a magnificent Jack Lukosius pass as the home side transferred from half-back. It was a performance full of run and merit, with a long list of fine performances.

Patrick Cripps didn't return to the game after quarter time, while the late loss of Marc Pittonet was felt in the ruck. Harry McKay was the only multiple goal ...

3. Carlton's catalyst for most of the season, the midfield contingent will have a big part to play in the coming weeks. De Koning kicked off the quarter with a much-needed goal for the Blues, but a Suns reply meant a comeback was off the cards for the Blues. Gold Coast's scores in the final term followed a similar trend in that they were generated from defensive 50. Undisciplined actions in the defensive 50 hurt the Blues, resulting in two goals for the Suns, as cracks started to appear in Carlton’s confidence. Mabior Chol proved difficult to contain, kicking two goals in two minutes to start off the second half. Saad continued to provide a strong presence in the game, using his acceleration to tear through the ground, as well as leading the board with seven intercepts: three of those started chains to goals. Gold Coast's inaccuracy in front of goal early was a saving grace for Carlton, who struggled to win the clearances (14-6): the opposition's midfield brigade, led by Noah Anderson, was able to penetrate the Blues’ defence.