Brisbane v Carlton - Round 11 - LIVE SCORES - AFL

Brisbane

1 M Clark

2 A Proud 0.1

3 S Sheldon

4 T Johnstone

6 L Power 2.0

7 J Adcock

8 T Notting

9 A McGrath 1.0

10 D Rich 1.1

11 J Sherman 1.0

16 J Brown 4.5

17 J Brennan 4.2

19 D Bradshaw 2.1

20 S Black 1.0

20 R Hooper

23 L Henderson

28 J Macdonald

31 J Polkinghorne

32 C Stiller

35 M Rischitelli

38 S Harding

39 J Drummond

Preview

Preview: Brisbane v Carlton

By Rob Forsaith, Sportal

VENUE & TIME: The Gabba, Saturday 6 April, 7.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 34, Brisbane 14, Carlton 20
LAST TIME: Carlton 18.11 (119) def Brisbane 15.10 (100), Round 2 2009 at The Gabba

WALKING WOUNDED: Brisbane will almost certainly be without key defenders Joel Patfull (broken jaw) and Daniel Merrett (ankle) until after the bye. Jamie Charman (ankle - three weeks), Bradd Dalziell (knee - four weeks) and Matthew Leuenberger (knee - eight weeks) are all reportedly rehabilitating well. In more positive news Troy Selwood is in line for a recall after finally overcoming the effects of a sickening head-knock with Richmond's Alex Rance in Round 7. For Carlton, Andrew Carrazzo may have had a pin removed from his formerly fractured finger on Tuesday, but coach Brett Ratten maintains he is a chance to return on Saturday. Shaun Grigg (ankle) and Heath Scotland (hip and concussion) have also overcome injuries and are in line for a possible recall.

FORM: The Lions have turned the corner in impressive fashion after Geelong dished out a 93-point thumping in Round 5. Brisbane has since claimed four wins from their past five games with the only blemish a 16-point loss to league leaders St Kilda. The hosts now occupy fourth spot on the ladder with a 6-4 record, but there are a staggering seven teams nipping at their heals on five wins, including the Blues. Carlton is coming off a 41-point win over the Eagles and will be desperate to string together consecutive victories for the second time this season.

WHO'S HOT: Mitch Clark. At the end of the 2008 season, Clark had so far failed to live up to the billing that came with being the Lions' first selection in the 2005 draft. Injuries and inconsistency had limited the mobile big man to a total of 22 games from three seasons. Lions coach Michael Voss admitted the utility was still struggling to find his role in the team this year before long-term injuries to ruckmen Jamie Charman and Matthew Leuenberger. Misfortune meant opportunity and the rookie has shouldered the burden of being the club's No.1 ruckman with aplomb. Last weekend Clark shared the honours with North Melbourne's Hamish McIntosh - collecting 21 disposals, 29 hitouts and six clearances. His battle with Carlton's Matthew Kreuzer is sure to be an entertaining subplot on Saturday night.

WE THINK: Past contests between these two sides have produced shootouts and with three of the AFL's leading goal-kickers for the 2009 season - Brendan Fevola (31), Jonathan Brown (31) and Daniel Bradshaw (28) - it is easy to predict another high-scoring affair. Voss suggested Bradshaw may have to spend some time on Fevola, but both sides still boast plenty of firepower and midfields that generally deliver the ball quite well. There is no doubting the Lions have improved since these two sides clashed in Round 2 this year, a match that saw Voss suffer his first defeat as coach of the club he skippered to three premierships. An honourable defeat to St Kilda earned Brisbane credibility, but if they are serious about a top four finish these are the sorts of games the Lions must win. Carlton should not be discounted and on paper look like favourites to win the battle in the midfield, but Voss has spoken of his desire to see the Gabba return to the fortress it once was - and seemingly instilled a sense of belief in his players to match. Turn up or tune in for what should be a brilliant contest. Brisbane by 11 points.

Q4 32:00 - The Blues have run out winners by 6 points, against the Lions, who came home with a wet sail, but fell just short.

Q4 31:59 - BEHIND LIONS - Hooper soccers the ball towards the goal, for a point as the siren sounds.

Q4 31:15 - The Blues flood the backline, as they look to stop the Lions from scoring.

Q4 30:00 - GOAL LIONS - Brown marks in front of Thornton, 25m from goal. He kicks it through for his 4th. Is there time for the Lions?

Q4 29:15 - BEHIND LIONS - Brown goes for gold, but is offline, for a point.

Q4 28:30 - Rich smothers the Stevens kick, on the wing, beautifully.

Q4 27:45 - BEHIND BLUES - Garlett tries something special, but just gets a point.

Q4 26:45 - GOAL BLUES - O'Hailpin with hands to Judd, who kicks it from 40m and goals. Carlton now by 13 points, as the rain comes down.

Q4 26:15 - The next goal will be important.

Q4 25:00 - Bradshaw marks it, 50m from goal. He loads up, kicks and goals. Carlton by 7. Still enough time for the Lions.

Q4 23:45 - Stevens kicks into the Fevola direction, but the ball is knocked over the boundary.

Q4 22:15 - Bower turns over the ball, by kicking it out on the full.

Q4 21:15 - BEHIND BLUES - Garlett runs inside 50, he has a shot, but it is to the right for a behind.

Q4 20:45 - Browne kicks the ball onto the wing, as Fisher kicks it into attack.

Q4 19:30 - Rich centres the ball to Brown, who marks, 30m from goal, directly in front. He shanks the kick and kicks it on the full.

Q4 18:45 - Bower kicks the ball out of the danger zone, momentarily. As the Lions gather possession.

Q4 17:15 - GOAL LIONS - Rich kicks the ball deep into the forward line, as it clears the pack and goes through for a goal.

Q4 16:00 - GOAL BLUES - Great play by Hampson, as he kicks deep into the Fevola direction. He is held onto without the ball. Free kick. The Fev kicks his 8th.

Q4 14:30 - Carrazzo kicks into the pocket. Fisher kicks off the ground, as the Lions clear.

Q4 12:45 - GOAL BLUES - Carrazzo has a chance to make an impact, as he kicks a massive goal in the context of the game. Carlton by 12.

Q4 11:30 - Bower clears the ball for the Blues, as the Lions are looking like they may steal the game from the Blues.

Q4 10:15 - GOAL LIONS - Judd turns over the ball, as it ends up with Sherman who kicks it straight through the middle.

Q4 08:45 - GOAL LIONS - Power is given a free kick, as Armfield went into his back. Power kicks a wonderful goal. Lions trail by 12.

Q4 07:30 - BEHIND BLUES - Garlett kicks to the lead of Kreuzer, but off hands it goes for a rushed behind.

Q4 06:30 - Gibbs is held onto, in the centre, but still manages to get his handball out.

Q4 05:00 - GOAL LIONS - Brown is held onto by Jamison, 20m from goal. He slots it through. Lions trail by 17 points.

Q4 04:00 - BEHIND LIONS - Brennan blazes away at goal, but is off target.

Q4 03:30 - The Blues need to steady and not to become complacent. There is still a lot of time for the Lions.

Q4 01:45 - GOAL LIONS - Adcock delivers a wonderful kick to Power, 35m from goal. He drills it. Are the Lions coming?

Q4 00:45 - Black's kick is smothered by Browne, but the Lions still get the ball away.

Q4 00:00 - The final chapter of the game is under way, with the Lions taking the ball out of the centre.

Q3 32:04 - The siren sounds for three quarter time. The Blues take in a 30 point lead into the final break.

Q3 31:45 - Hampson marks the ball 45m from goal. He goes back and shanks the kick.

Q3 30:30 - GOAL BLUES - Houlihan has a shot from 45m and it is good. Great goal by Houlihan.

Q3 30:00 - Kreuzer goes down back, trying to restrict the Lions from scoring another one before 3/4 time.

Q3 28:45 - BEHIND BLUES - Simpson gives it to Murphy, who unloads, but hits the post.

Q3 28:00 - The Blues run it out of defence, as they look to set up another tilt at goal.

Q3 26:30 - GOAL LIONS - Brown marks in front of Bower, 30m from goal. He kicks his second goal of the night. The Lions trail by 23.

Q3 25:45 - Fevola kicks off the ground towards goal, but is deemed to be kicking in danger.

Q3 24:45 - BEHIND BLUES - Grigg, with the quick kick, but off hands it goes, for a rushed behind.

Q3 24:15 - The Blues go forward once more. This time the Fevola show has been censored.

Q3 22:30 - Brown marks the ball 55m from goal. His kick does not look great, as he does not score.

Q3 21:15 - GOAL LIONS - Polkinghorne goes over the top to Black, who kicks a much needed Brisbane goal.

Q3 20:00 - GOAL BLUES - Carrazzo boots the ball high to the Fevola direction. He drops the mark, but still gets the ball, kicks around his body for his 7th goal. Carlton by 34 points.

Q3 18:15 - BEHIND LIONS - Proud takes a set shot, but is off target as it goes through for a point.

Q3 17:00 - The Lions are in desperate need of a goal, to stay in touch with the rampaging Blues.

Q3 15:30 - GOAL BLUES - Garlett wraps the arms up of Notting. Fantastic tackle. Free kick. He kicks a goal from 25m. The Blues streak ahead.

Q3 14:15 - BEHIND BLUES - Betts roves it, has a shot and misses to the right.

Q3 12:45 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola concentrates on the big sticks, as he kicks goal number 6. Carlton by 22.

Q3 12:00 - Simpson drops the mark, but the ball spills to Browne, who gets it to the big Fev.

Q3 10:45 - The Blues need to restrict the Lions run, as have started to get more of the play in the last 5 minutes.

Q3 09:30 - GOAL LIONS - Sherman gives it Bradshaw, who kicks a goal off the ground.

Q3 09:00 - The Lions take it out of the centre once more, but the Blues defence hold strong.

Q3 07:30 - GOAL LIONS - Brown uses his body well, to outmark Jamison. He finally kicks his first goal of the game.

Q3 06:15 - Joseph is held by Hooper without the ball. Free kick across half back.

Q3 04:45 - GOAL BLUES - O'Hailpin stabs the ball to Fevola, who takes a strong overhead mark. He runs in and kicks his 5th goal of the match. Carlton lead by 28.

Q3 03:30 - BEHIND LIONS - Brennan gives it to a leading Brown, 45m from goal. He hits the post.

Q3 02:45 - Drummond will not take any further part in the game, due to a calf injury.

Q3 01:30 - Some interesting changes, with Bradshaw going up forward, being minded by Jamison. MacDonald goes onto Fevola.

Q3 00:30 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola is held onto in the goal square. Free kick. Fevola kicks an easy goal.

Q3 00:00 - Both teams are out on the ground as play begins for the 3rd term.

Q2 31:16 - The siren beats the Blues as they were about to kick another goal. They go into the main break with a 17 point lead.

Q2 30:00 - The Blues take it out of the centre, through Gibbs, but his kick lands in the arms of Adcock.

Q2 28:30 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola bolts out and takes an overhead mark. He releases the ball from 40m and is pin point perfect. Carlton by 17 points.

Q2 28:00 - Joseph has restricted Hooper to just one possession.

Q2 26:45 - BEHIND LIONS - Brown marks the ball on the boundary 55m from goal. He kicks another point.

Q2 25:30 - The Blues send the ball forward once more, through Joseph, but kicks it out on the full.

Q2 23:45 - BEHIND LIONS - Brown marks the ball 40m from goal. The kick is ordinary, as it sneaks through for a point.

Q2 22:45 - Johnstone goes off the ground to cool down, after clashing with Carrazzo.

Q2 21:30 - McGrath crashes into the back of Fevola, 65m from goal. He goes the torpedo, but falls short.

Q2 20:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola is back on the ground and marks 45m from goal. He kicks it to the right for a behind.

Q2 18:45 - GOAL LIONS - Brennan takes the ball, plays on and kicks it through. The Lions bring it back to 11 points.

Q2 17:45 - GOAL LIONS - Brennan is spoilt by Jamison, still gets the ball and kicks his third goal.

Q2 16:30 - GOAL BLUES - Fisher takes the ball, plays on and goals. Blues lead by 23.

Q2 15:00 - The Blues look to load up once more, as Fevola comes off the ground and straight onto the phone he goes.

Q2 13:30 - GOAL BLUES - Houlihan sends the ball into the goal square as O'Hailpin is spoilt for the mark, but kicks off the ground and goals.

Q2 12:15 - GOAL LIONS - Brennan takes the ball and out of nowhere replies with a goal. Brisbane trail by 11.

Q2 11:45 - It may be time for the Lions to move Bradshaw up forward.

Q2 10:30 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola marks the ball 40m from goal. He is awarded a 50m penalty, after McGrath runs through the mark. Fevola kicks his second.

Q2 10:00 - We are yet to see a goal, in the second term, as we head inside the 10th minute.

Q2 08:45 - BEHIND BLUES - Kreuzer picks up the ball, has a shot, but the goes to the right.

Q2 08:15 - The Blues are struggling across half forward at the moment.

Q2 06:45 - BEHIND LIONS - Brown marks the ball 50m from goal. He starts the ball right, as it comes around but hits the post.

Q2 05:45 - Fevola pushes Bradshaw to the ground after taking the mark. 50m penalty says the umpire.

Q2 05:00 - The Lions are mounting an attacking play, but Judd has other ideas, as he takes the ball and fires out a handball.

Q2 03:30 - Gibbs is bowled over in the last line of defence and is given a free kick. The Blues play on.

Q2 02:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Bradshaw pushes Fevola in the back and gives away a free kick, 35m from goal. Fevola sprays it.

Q2 01:15 - Gibbs centres the ball from half back, as the Blues look to go forward.

Q2 00:00 - Clark gets first hands to the ball as we are under way for the second term.

Q1 29:21 - The Blues go into the first break with a 10 point lead over the Lions.

Q1 29:20 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson marks the ball 45m from goal. He runs in and kicks a beautiful goal, after the siren.

Q1 27:45 - Bower chops off Brown's arms and is given the free kick.

Q1 26:30 - The Blues have been the better team, but is not showing it on the scoreboard.

Q1 25:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Bower kicks the ball into half forward, as Fevola gives it a shot, but ends up with Betts soccering it through, but hits the post.

Q1 23:15 - Murphy kicks towards the forward line, but it goes out on the full.

Q1 21:30 - Gibbs has been sensational with 10 disposals.

Q1 20:00 - Fevola marks the ball on the boundary, 45m from goal. He kicks it across the face and dribbles out over the boundary.

Q1 19:15 - BEHIND BLUES - Fisher marks once more, 35m from goal. He shanks it. Blues by 3.

Q1 18:15 - BEHIND BLUES - Fisher marks the ball 40m from goal. He kicks it to the left for a point.

Q1 17:30 - Judd clears the ball from the centre. He gives to Fevola, who returns to sender.

Q1 16:15 - BEHIND LIONS - Rich has a wild shot at goal, but hits the post.

Q1 15:00 - GOAL BLUES - Scotland, unselfishly gives the ball to O'Hailpin, but slips and is in trouble. Betts helps out and sneaks a kick back to Scotland, who goals. The Blues lead by 2.

Q1 14:45 - Bower needs to change his approach on Brennan, as he keeps playing from behind.

Q1 14:15 - Sherman is having a blinder of a first quarter.

Q1 13:00 - The ball rebounds to the Carlton half forward line, as Houlihan kicks it deep into the forward line, but goes over the line for a throw in.

Q1 11:30 - Stiller kicks it to Rischitelli who marks 60m from goal. He gives it a shot, but falls short and Carlton clear.

Q1 10:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Murphy gives it to Judd, but kicks across the face of goal, for a point.

Q1 09:00 - BEHIND BLUES - Murphy with a sensational pass straight to Fevola, 40m from goal. Fevola's kick falls short and is rushed through for a behind.

Q1 07:45 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola nudges Bradshaw out of it, grabs it and kicks a grubber towards goal. It bounces the wrong way for a point.

Q1 06:15 - We could be set for a shoot out tonight, as the game is being played in perfect conditions.

Q1 05:30 - GOAL LIONS - McGrath unloads from 55m and sets the crowd a buzz as he kicks a brilliant goal.

Q1 04:30 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola marks the ball, 40m from goal. He runs in and kick a goal. Blues trail by a point.

Q1 02:45 - BEHIND LIONS - Brennan is making Bower work hard, as he marks 55m from goal. He has a shot and is offline.

Q1 01:15 - GOAL LIONS - Brown gives it to Brennan who kicks a goal on the run. Brisbane are on the board.

Q1 00:45 - Bradshaw is playing on Fevola. Thornton is on Brown.

Q1 00:01 - The ball is bounced in the middle of the ground and we are underway.

Q1 00:00 - Welcome to the Gabba, for the match between Brisbane and Carlton. Both teams come into the match as selected. Tonight also marks Setanta O'Hailpin's 50th game.

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