Carlton

2022 - 6 - 25

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“He doesn‘t need to be involved all that much to have such a big impact. “So great to see him have a clear run at it. “We have to get some drive from there. “Our mids give us territory on the field and then it gives our forwards the ability to hopefully get to work and kick a score.” It was a far more identifiable Carlton side with its handballs out of stoppage and ‘leg drive’ and a brilliant way to get back into form. Carlton kicked the first goal of the third quarter via Cottrell, but Fremantle looked to have improved significantly around the contest and were willing to take the game on through the corridor more often. For the second quarter in a row, a scoring stalemate unfolded in the opening minutes, with the first goal coming with just under 13 minutes left on the clock, that one to Matt Cottrell to make it a three-point game. “There’s a lot to like about them and the way they play.” A costly turnover by Carlton near the middle of the ground opened the door for Fremantle to counter-attack, which ended in a goal to Travis Colyer, making it two goals from five inside 50s for the Dockers. Charlie Curnow received a free kick for front-on contact and converted the set shot, before Jack Newnes kicked a goal of his own and was swarmed in his 200th game. That stalemate was broken by Matt Taberner, who took a mark near the goalsquare and snapped truly for the first goal of the afternoon. It was a scoring stalemate of sorts to start the match, with neither team able to trouble the scorers until six minutes into the term.

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After the break, Carlton seized full control and their weight of inside-50 numbers won out when Curnow earned a free kick close to goal and put them in front. As a result, Carlton smashed second-placed Fremantle in contested possessions, clearances and inside-50s to seal one of their finest wins of the season. The Blues were without a plethora of first-choice defenders and reduced to using Lewis Young and youngster Brodie Kemp in key posts.

AFL Round 15 Brilliant Carlton Blues surge past Fremantle Dockers ... (ESPN Australia)

Carlton have belied their decimated defence to charge past Fremantle by 31 points and remain firmly in the hunt for the AFL top four.

But they had little to show for their third-quarter dominance, with the Blues instead nudging their lead out to 20. Curnow plunged a dagger into Fremantle's heart when he crumbed out the back to extend the lead to 26 points five minutes into the final term and the Blues held sway from there. Carlton have belied their decimated defence to charge past Fremantle by 31 points and remain firmly in the hunt for the AFL top four.

AFL match report: Carlton storms home to take big scalp (Carlton Football Club)

Carlton overturned a first-quarter deficit to storm home in front of a passionate home crowd at Marvel Stadium, accounting for Fremantle by 31 points. Sam Walsh ...

Their willingness to get in the face of the opposition put the Dockers under all sorts of pressure, led by a group of small forwards who ran all day. Supported by a well-rounded midfield group, the challenge was put out to the players by Michael Voss to impact the contest — the co-vice captain stood up. In the closing stages, Walsh amassed his 40th disposal — a career-best for the midfield gun. Eventually, after a strong tackle from McKay, Cottrell was able to kick an exciting running goal after a one-two with Durdin. It wasn’t the only goal assist of the quarter for the small forward, whose left-foot pass for Jack Silvagni produced a much-needed major after consecutive Fremantle majors. It was a slow start to the quarter, with neither side able to hit the scoreboard. The Blues found their goalkicking boots in the second term, scoring five goals to the Dockers’ one.

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A 37-18 edge in inside 50s, a 24-15 edge in clearances and a 38-22 edge in tackles had the Blues in control. The Blues, however, made their run in the second term. McKay, having botched two attempts, made it third-time lucky when he snapped successfully from the boundary line to ensure the Blues had a major on board. The Blues made the mistake of bombing long in the first term. The Blues’ 10th win of the season ensured they are a legitimate top four, even premiership, candidate, with the Saints to come on Friday night. The Dockers, defending with everything they had, had three, but the dam wall was finally about to burst.

Blues' premiership credentials confirmed after blowing Dockers away (AFL)

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The dual Brownlow Medallist was pushed from behind by Matt Cottrell and braces for contact with umpire Robert O’Gorman by putting his hand on his chest to stop his momentum going forward. He might not be the biggest name the Blues have lured to Princes Park in the past few years, but Jack Newnes has proven tremendous value for money since moving from St Kilda at the end of 2019. Jesse Motlop came into the 22, with Will Setterfield handed the medi-sub role. Sam Walsh was the architect. The wingman has had to fight for his spot under David Teague and Michael Voss, but he reached the 200-game milestone in style on Saturday. The 29-year-old was one of the better players on the ground in the first-half, kicking a crucial goal and dishing off to Charlie Curnow to get the Blues to the main break in a strong position. With so many fighting for so few spots – in the four and in the eight – this was a game Carlton simply had to win to maintain its pursuit of September.