Carlton

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.