Former players and experts have weighed in on the decision that helped Carlton win.
Stream them all for free on “There was a decision not paid, so the ball had gone through (for a behind) and he (Coniglio) has gone ‘how is that not a free kick?’ – with his arm out. Cripps was superb for the Blues with game-highs for disposals (42), clearances (13) and score involvements (11), while Green all but matched him around the ball with 34 touches and seven clearances. The Giants were boosted by the return of Josh Kelly (30 disposals, one goal) and Lachie Whitfield (27) from concussion, while Coniglio (29) will be disappointed by the late call against him but continued his superb start to the season. Lachie Whitfield was protesting and thought it was paid against him, but the umpire explained that Coniglio was penalised for putting his arms out and disputing a non-holding the ball call. [AFL](https://7news.com.au/sport/afl) world has erupted after [Carlton](https://7news.com.au/sport/carlton-blues) was awarded a controversial free kick in the last quarter of their narrow 10-point win over the [GWS Giants](https://7news.com.au/sport/greater-western-sydney-giants) on Saturday.
'Captain Grumpy' carries Blues as Giants rocked by dissent controversy: 3-2-1.
“Their willingness just to handball forward, there’s a lot of Richmond about it.” It’s followed a very familiar pattern forward for the Giants from fullback.” “He’s sort of willed himself in that quarter, particularly impressive. I would have thought if there was some serious abuse yes, but just throwing the arms out and saying ‘is that not a free kick?’ That’s a very heavy penalty to pay,” Dunstall said. The tsunami warning rang out around GIANTS Stadium prior to the match. The Blues manufactured their goals predominantly through centre clearances. He put them out in front of him. “He didn’t even throw them right out … It was a foreshadower of what was to come in the first half as both the Giants and Carlton traded goals in the opening quarter. That’s big isn’t it. “This is the way Adam Kingsley wants to see the Giants playing.” Coniglio had turned to the umpire and asked “how is that not a free kick?” with his arms extended.
Carlton held on late in the final term to record a 10-point win over Greater Western Sydney.
Kelly was one of the Giants' best, finishing with 30 disposals, nine tackles and six clearances. On the other hand, opposing skipper Patrick Cripps found it at will, raking up a career-high 42 disposals including 20 contested possessions. The midfielder has averaged 33.2 disposals and 6.4 clearances in his last five games against the Blues, and today's outing was equally as impressive. GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan and Blues forward Matt Owies both snagged two majors as the sides combined for nine goals in an entertaining opening term. Owies' scintillating start was abruptly ended when he was subbed out early in the second term with a hamstring injury. Cripps was superb for the Blues with game-highs for disposals (42), clearances (13) and score involvements (11), while Green all but matched him around the ball with 34 touches and seven clearances.
AFL: Carlton coach Michael Voss addresses the media following his side's controversial win over the Giants.
Carlton have overcome a spirited GWS challenge with a controversial decision in their favour and a late goal to Charlie Curnow sealing their 10-point ...
"Guys know when they make mistakes of that nature. Everyone makes mistakes." The Giants were boosted by the return of Josh Kelly (30 disposals, one goal) and Lachie Whitfield (27) from concussion, while Coniglio (29) will be disappointed by the late call against him but continued his superb start to the season.
With the Giants leading by five points with 11 minutes left in the game, Blues forward Corey Durdin kicked a behind. But just after the ball crossed the line, ...
It’s got a hell of a lot better and in the process it’s got to the stage now where there’s got to be a bit of give and take in this. there was a bit more (aggression),” Johnson told Fox Footy. After hearing the exchange between Whitfield and Fleer, Lyon told Fox Footy: “This is not bashing the umpires. The umpire to the letter of the law explained it really well … All clear (behind) and dissent, so it’s going to be a Carlton free kick here,” umpire Craig Fleer is heard saying on his microphone. Multiple players were pinged in highly-debated incidents last year, either for pointing to the scoreboard or putting their arms out. “I know the umpire explained it in a calm way to Lachie Whitfield, but there was a bit more on it and it was a bit shorter as well.” “It’s not holding the (ball) … “He didn’t even throw them right out … He put them out in front of him. With the Giants leading by five points with 11 minutes left in the game, Blues forward Corey Durdin kicked a behind. “Because I’m on the interchange now, it’s a bit harder to see what it was and I haven’t seen that replay back,” he said.
The Blues prevail in tight clash with the gallant Giants, while Collingwood will need to be creative as they face the Lions with a depleted ruck division.
After booting five in his first AFL game, Thilthorpe has spent more time in the SANFL than he would have liked and wore the sub vest in last week’s loss to Richmond. [Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter](/link/follow-20170101-p56jp7). Taylor Walker appeared hampered by a groin issue and Aliir Aliir’s tight leash and trouble loomed for the Crows. With their midfield gaining the firm upper hand, the Crows rattled off four unanswered majors to move ahead by 12 points. But Adelaide conjured three successive goals after Rioli’s moment, capped by Josh Rachele’s long-range effort on the run. A controversial free kick to Carlton for umpire dissent has played a key role in the Blues’ win over GWS. The visitors overcame a spirited GWS challenge with the controversial decision in their favour and a late goal to Charlie Curnow sealing their 10-point triumph at Giants Stadium. If he impacts like he did in the Showdown, though, he’s sure to be a mainstay in the Crows line-up for many years to come. Crows counterpart Nicks responded by declaring: “We don’t like them ... But a Power shutdown across the next 15 minutes saw Adelaide capture the impetus for the first time. - A controversial free kick to Carlton for umpire dissent played a key role in the Blues’ win over GWS. Crows captain Jordan Dawson was at his versatile best, claiming his second Showdown Medal, Rory Laird was a bull in the middle and Riley Thilthorpe (five goals), Izak Rankine (four) and Luke Pedlar (three) took turns in peppering the scoreboard to break Adelaide’s season duck.
Carlton clinches controversial win against GWS The Match Carlton managed to secure a nail-biting victory against the Greater Western Sydney Giants on ...
Jesse Motlop took advantage of the call and calmly slotted in a goal, putting the Blues in the lead. The GWS had a promising game in terms of transition, with commentators praising the way the new head coach, Adam Kingsley, emphasised a free-flowing style of play. Carlton managed to secure a nail-biting victory against the Greater Western Sydney Giants on Saturday.
The Blues continued their impressive start to the season, riding.a brilliant game from their captain to down GWS. Max Ford has the details.
Such a harsh penalty for a genuine question from a player in the heat of the moment. I’m sure Carlton fans are loath to say that the mental demons of those final quarters last year have been exorcised, but it’s an undoubted positive that they are able to finally hold their nerve in a close one. Curnow makes no mistake with the resultant snap, and the game is more or less put to bed. Based on some of the other examples of set-shot kicking from players of both teams, the goal is far from a sure thing, but he makes it count. GWS: Toby stirs from his slumber: The man who polarises the footy world like no other has had a dirty day to this point. First, a non-free kick to Jake Riccardi inside 50 for front-on contact, and then an incident which I’m sure won’t be discussed and scrutinised to within an inch of its life; a dissent free kick against Stephen Conglio, resulting in a Jesse Motlop goal from point blank. Carlton don’t quite reap the benefits of this, but it’s an aspect of concern for the Giants that will hurt them this year if not rectified. Sam Docherty capitalises on a charitable 50m penalty with a lovely long bomb, and Charlie Curnow wins an enthralling game of ‘who has the slightly better turning circle’ against Jack Buckley to convert from 50 after gathering a ground ball. It’s remarkable that his back remains at such a high level of functionality after carrying the team throughout those nadir years. The highlight is undoubtedly a Brent Daniels running goal from 50 following a slick chain of possession. Carlton: Acres the Egyptian: Blake Acres is doing everything sideways in an attempt to protect his banged-up right shoulder. Either Cerra’s much better in contested situations than I expected or the Giants’ tackling technique needs a fair bit of work.