Carlton v St Kilda - Round 12 - LIVE SCORES - AFL

Carlton

3 M Murphy 2.0

4 B Gibbs 0.1

5 C Judd

5 B Fevola 2.3

6 K Simpson 1.0

8 M Kreuzer

15 S Browne

16 S Grigg 1.0

17 S O'hAilpin 1.1

18 P Bower

19 E Betts 2.1

21 M Austin

22 S Hampson 1.0

24 N Stevens 0.1

27 D Armfield

29 H Scotland

31 J Bannister 2.0

33 R Houlihan 0.1

38 J Garlett 1.0

40 M Jamison

44 A Carrazzo 1.0

45 A Joseph

Preview

Preview: Carlton v St Kilda

By Angus Morgan, Sportal

VENUE & TIME: Etihad Stadium, Friday 12 June, 7.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 204, Carlton 156, St Kilda 46, Draws: 2
LAST TIME: St Kilda 18.11 (119) def Carlton 12.15 (87), Round 15 2008 at the MCG

WALKING WOUNDED: There's a fitness test pending for Carlton's Simon Wiggins (hamstring). Rucks Sam Jacobs and Robert Warnock, both of whom have foot problems, are still two and four weeks away respectively. Andrew Walker (shoulder) is hoping to back in action by Round 18, though the season is over for Jarrad Waite (ACL). For the Saints, Sam Gilbert (ankle) and Stephen Milne (knee) face fitness tests this week while Jarryd Allen (hip) and Xavier Clarke are both sidelined indefinitely.

FORM: Coming off successive wins over West Coast and the Brisbane Lions, the Blues have risen to fourth on the ladder ahead on percentage of five other teams on six-and-five. St Kilda remains on top of the table undefeated from 11 rounds after disposing of a feisty North Melbourne last Saturday by 46 points.

WHO'S HOT: Brendan Fevola returned to his best with a match-winning bag of eight goals in Carlton's crucial six-point win over the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba last Saturday. Skipper Chris Judd was brilliant late in the contest when the result was on the line. Justin Koschitzke snared a career-best six-goal haul against the Kangaroos while, two weeks after being dropped to the VFL, Jason Gram gathered a season-high 31 possessions to be best-afield last Saturday.

WE THINK: The Saints are protecting an 11-game winning streak against Carlton that extends back to Round 20, 2001. Their average winning margin over that time is an emphatic 53 points. Any improvement the Blues achieve on Friday night will be measured against a very low base. The midfield battle will be decisive and may be resolved not by the superstars for each team but the run-with roles of Clinton Jones and Andrew McQualter for the Saints and Carlton's Aaron Joseph and Shaun Grigg. Steven King's suspension will hurt the Saints, the return of Michael Gardiner notwithstanding. Carlton youngster Shaun Hampson will get more than his share of first-hands on the ball - the trick will be to capitalise on it. The Blues have taken careful note of the dividends the Lions and Kangaroos were able to achieve through persistence and pressure against St Kilda in recent weeks and will be aiming to take it up another notch. In the end, however, the Saints look too tough, too even, too talented and too relentless. St Kilda by 30 points.

Q4 31:57 - St Kilda go into the bye with a perfect record, though that was really tested tonight.

Q4 31:57 - Full Time: The Saints have run out victors by 9 points in what has been one of the games of the year. Full credit to Carlton who twice were down by 5 goals but continued to fight to the end.

Q4 30:00 - St Kilda lead by 9 points with less than 90 seconds remaining & they seem content to milk the clock in the final seconds.

Q4 29:10 - GOAL SAINTS - the ball is sent inside 50 & Dawson takes the grab 35 out 10m in from the boundary, he puts boot to ball & just about seals it for the Saints!

Q4 27:40 - BEHIND BLUES - Houlihan has the ball just outside 50, he unloads with a driving kick but he hooks it to the left, Saints lead by 3 points with 2 minutes remaining.

Q4 26:45 - Kreuzer receives a free & sends it forward but O'hailpin can't take the mark & the Saints are able to clear under pressure.

Q4 25:40 - The Saints are in their attacking zone but the Blues are giving it their all in a bid to quickly move it up the ground.

Q4 24:35 - There are 4 minutes to go & we have a fantastic contest on our hands!

Q4 23:40 - GOAL BLUES - O'hailpin side steps a number of St Kilda defenders, he has a quick shot on goal & BRINGS IT BACK TO A 4 POINT BALL GAME!

Q4 22:45 - GOAL SAINTS - Montagna is on the run 55 out, he closes to 45 & goes BANG for a GOAL... The Saints lead by 10 points, has he sealed it for the Saints?

Q4 21:05 - There's 7 minutes remaining & the Saints are under enormous pressure, can the Blues prove they are a genuine contender...

Q4 20:30 - Carlton have kicked 4 of the last 5 goals of the match & have won the ball out of the middle once again.

Q4 19:10 - GOAL BLUES - Houlihan sends it inside 50, it's a low & direct kick to FEVOLA who marks & lines up 30 out dead in front, he goes back & THREADS IT- THE BLUES ARE WITHIN 4 POINTS!

Q4 17:40 - Judd is once again forced from the field & is receiving further taping to his head in an attempt to stop his bleeding.

Q4 16:30 - St Kilda move the ball forward in an attempt to take the spring out of Carlton's step however Armfield takes a great grab just meters from the goal line.

Q4 15:05 - We have just under 10 minutes remaining in the match & Carlton need just 2 unanswered goals to steal victory.

Q4 14:10 - GOAL BLUES - the ball is deep in Carlton's 50, there is plenty of traffic around the pill as Betts comes swooping in, he picks up the ball & snaps a GOAL from around his body!

Q4 13:05 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola with the snap on goal, however his kick fades away for a minor score. Fevola had more time to steady on that occasion.

Q4 12:20 - Is Dal Santo's goal enough for the Saints, or can the Blues find another gear?

Q4 11:40 - GOAL SAINTS - Dal Santo with the standing start just inside 50, he unloads & threads it through as he stretches the lead to 17 points.

Q4 10:10 - St Kilda are on the attack but are struggling to get clean possession of the ball.

Q4 08:50 - Carlton will need to start taking risks if they are to have any chance of hitting the front.

Q4 07:10 - Just under 51,000 have made their way here tonight & they have witnessed a great match thus far.

Q4 06:30 - BEHIND BLUES - It's a high ball inside 50 & Fevola takes a high flying grab, he lines up & after a big lead up he MISSES!

Q4 05:40 - Play resumes with the ball up 35 from Carlton's goal, the Saints move it out of defence.

Q4 05:00 - Judd is again forced off the ground with blood gushing from his wound.

Q4 04:10 - Stevens sends it towards Judd but he can't take the grab, there are plenty of players around the ball & it will be bounced inside Carlton's forward.

Q4 03:10 - The next 5 minutes of the match will be detrimental to the result of the match, can the Blues continue to threaten, or will the Saints steady?

Q4 02:20 - BEHIND SAINTS - Milne puts it on his left foot hoping to get the Saints off to the start they need this term, however it just misses.

Q4 01:35 - BEHIND BLUES - it's deep in the Blues' attacking zone, Betts to Houlihan who has a shot however his kick is touched & rushed through for a behind.

Q4 00:40 - BEHIND BLUES - Carlton are quick to get the ball out of the middle, Betts is lurking & has a snap on goal but it's away to the left for a behind.

Q4 00:02 - We're back underway here as the umpire goes bang to get the final term started- the Saints lead by 13.

Q3 29:58 - 3/4 time: St Kilda dominated much of that quarter but lead by just 13 points at the final break. Carlton will need a strong start in the final term to have any shot at getting over the Saints.

Q3 29:20 - Ball came on to the ground but he did not go through the interchange gates so Fevola was awarded the free & the 50 as he was nearest to the ball.

Q3 29:15 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola will take the free & receives a 50m penalty, he is just 20 out & he threads it, Carlton trail by just 13 points!

Q3 28:45 - There has been an interchange violation by the Saints... it will be a free to the Blues.

Q3 26:20 - With just over 2 minutes to go in this term the Blues can set us up for an entertaining final term if they can sneak a late one in here.

Q3 25:30 - Despite the Saints controlling the term they are only up by 19 points, the Blues will be somewhat pleased with that despite their poor effort this quarter.

Q3 24:45 - BEHIND SAINTS - Koschitzke unloads, but his kick is touched on the line & dribbles through for a behind.

Q3 23:55 - BEHIND BLUES - Stevens can make it 2 in a row for the Blues, but his snap on goal is through for a minor score.

Q3 22:45 - GOAL BLUES - Gibbs with the inside 50 finds Bannister 45 out on a 45 degree angle, he goes back & makes no mistake of it as he gives the Carlton supporters something to cheer about!

Q3 21:15 - BEHIND BLUES - Gibbs has the ball within range & he unloads but it's a wobbly kick off the boot & he just sneaks it in for a behind.

Q3 20:20 - We are 20 minutes in to the quarter & after piling on 6 goals in the 2nd term, the Blues are yet to kick a goal this term.

Q3 19:35 - Carlton are at half forward but Dawson & Blake combine to clear for the Saints.

Q3 18:40 - The Blues have an opportunity to move the ball forward here through Murphy, can they create something?

Q3 17:00 - The Saints have dominated the majority of this quarter, having had 14 inside 50s to the Blues 4.

Q3 16:20 - That was just the 4th possession of the night for Fevola.

Q3 15:05 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola gathers the ball, looking for his 1st of the night, he has a quick snap, but it just falls offline. The Blues would have loved that to go through.

Q3 14:10 - Judd is still receiving attention to a bloody mouth. Saints have kicked three quick goals since he has gone off the ground.

Q3 13:00 - GOAL SAINTS - Goddard joins in on the party with a quick left foot snap. He snaps truly and its four in a row to start this third quarter.

Q3 11:50 - GOAL SAINTS - Another goal to Riewoldt. From 55 out, he goes bang!!!!!!! A massive kick and the Saints now lead by 20 points. Danger signs for the Blues now.

Q3 09:30 - The Blues will be disappointed with their last 5 minutes. They had the chance to go in front, but since then, they have struggled and the Saints have cleared out to a 14 point lead.

Q3 08:50 - GOAL SAINTS - 2 in a row now for the Saints. Milne gets the ball from Riewoldt, from 60 out, twists and turns and sees the open goal square. He gets the bounce he wants and it rolls through

Q3 06:45 - Saints forward again but Bower takes a safe mark and clears for the Blues.

Q3 05:20 - Judd is forced from the field under the blood rule after being poleaxed by his teammate Bannister.

Q3 04:40 - GOAL SAINTS - Riewoldt has a shot from outside 50 after receiving a great pass from Hayes. It is touch and go, but just clears the line for a goal. Much needed goal for the Saints.

Q3 03:55 - Saints in attacking 50, but it has been all Carlton in the early stages of the 3rd quarter.

Q3 02:50 - BEHIND BLUES - Betts has a set shot 35 out with the opportunity to put the Blues in front, but it is a horrible kick and it goes through for a behind.

Q3 01:30 - Fevola with the ball 55 meters out, shrugs a tackle, tries to do too much and has his kick smothered and the saints clear.

Q3 00:01 - As we get underway in the 3rd quarter, we can only hope the second half is as exciting as the first.

Q2 28:51 - When the Blues get on a roll, and with the crowd behind them, they are very hard to contain. And all this without any input from Fevola.

Q2 28:51 - Half-time: What a quarter of footy by the Blues. They were down by 32 points at one stage and have brought it to within 3 points at the main break.

Q2 27:50 - BEHIND SAINTS - Riewoldt can get a late goal for the Saints after the Carlton dominance, however his kick is offline for a behind.

Q2 27:10 - Carlton have pegged the margin back to just 2 points & Fevola is yet to have an impact on the match.

Q2 26:00 - Betts comes off the ground after going down in a contest.

Q2 25:10 - GOAL BLUES - the Blues trail by just 2 points as Bannister gets in on the action & lifts the roof! Carlton have kicked the last 5 goals of the match!

Q2 24:00 - GOAL BLUES - Garlett with the ball inside 50, Fevola with the pick up quickly gets it off to Grigg who SNAPS & GOALS, THE BLUES ARE WITHIN 8 POINTS, WHAT A SPECTACLE!

Q2 23:10 - We have over 50,000 here tonight & the crowd is lifting the roof off the stadium!

Q2 22:40 - GOAL BLUES - Gardiner is under the pump deep in defence, Hampson with the ball 30 out, he has a quick shot & brings the crowd to their feet as he GOALS!

Q2 21:40 - Grigg sends the ball inside 50 as he looks to centre the ball, however his kick is taken by Gardiner who gets the Saints out of trouble.

Q2 20:15 - Simpson has been influential for the Blues this term, his run from defence has set up the play on a number of occasions.

Q2 19:10 - Carlton are just 20 points down & they just keep coming as they lift their intensity bit by bit, it's an exciting match!

Q2 18:05 - GOAL BLUES - Carlton take the game on as they run it through the middle of the ground, Fevola has a hand in it & he finds Murphy, with the shot he THREADS IT!

Q2 17:10 - Saints run the ball forward, can they make the Blues pay? Simpson intercepts the ball & with a long kick gets the Blues out of defence.

Q2 16:20 - The ball is thrown in just meters from the Blues' goal, but once again the St Kilda defence denies them an opportunity.

Q2 16:05 - Carlton are back on the attack, Fevola has the ball he unloads & Murphy is there but he can't take clean possession & he sees it over the line.

Q2 15:15 - McQualter with a big kick sends it inside 50 looking for Kosi, he can't complete the mark & the Blues are away.

Q2 14:20 - Carlton move the ball forward & they look dangerous, however Goddard takes a grab deep in defence & clears for the Saints.

Q2 13:05 - Carrazzo with a snap towards goal however his kick misses everything & the ball is out on the full.

Q2 12:15 - Fevola has had no impact on the match thus far, if he can get going then things may start to come together for the Blues.

Q2 11:30 - Carlton have managed to stay within 26 points despite the fact that little is going their way.

Q2 10:50 - GOAL BLUES - Carrazzo has the ball 45 out, he puts boot to ball & he sends it sailing over the goal umpire's head.

Q2 09:10 - BEHIND SAINTS - Fisher with the snap on goal, it's coming back but does not come back enough & he only registers a minor score.

Q2 07:30 - Carlton's kicking efficiency is normally at 78%, tonight they are lingering at 62% efficiency.

Q2 06:40 - Every time the Blues challenge, the Saints have the answers. Signs of a very good team.

Q2 05:50 - GOAL SAINTS - Dal santo with silky skills looks for Koschitzke and finds him. Koschitzke from 40 out kicks it from right to left and it goes through. 31 point lead for the Saints

Q2 4:40 - BEHIND SAINTS - Reiwoldt takes the mark on the 50 from a quick clearance. Looking for two in a row, but his kick is offline and through for a behind. Rewioldt remains with 3.

Q2 3:40 - GOAL SAINTS - Gram, after receiving the kick from Reiwoldt kicks truly, even if the kick didn't look good off the boot.

Q2 3:10 - Montanga with a bullet pass to Reiwoldt inside 50, he looks up and kicks to Gram.

Q2 1:30 - Two in a row now for the blues and four of the last six

Q2 00:45 - GOAL BLUES: Simpson with a great tackle wins the free kick 45meters out from his goal. He gives it his all and slots it straight through the middle.

Q2 00:01 - And we are underway. Can Carlton break down this strong St Kilda defence and find a way back?

Q1 33:13 - 1/4 time: And the Saints are up by 24 points at the 1st break. They dominated that quarter but Carlton with the last goal take some momentum into the break.

Q1 32:20 - GOAL BLUES - Garlett with the banana kick & he gets one back for the Blues in the shadows of 1/4 time!

Q1 31:00 - Two quick goals by the Saints now sees them stretch it back out to a 30 point margin.

Q1 30:30 - GOAL SAINTS - Milne centres the ball to Riewoldt who takes the grab 50 out from goal, he goes back & gets the distance easily for his 3rd of the evening.

Q1 29:45 - Gram has the ball at half forward for the Saints & they will look to work it slowly in side 50.

Q1 28:55 - Carlton look to move the ball forward but the St Kilda defence is too strong & they work it out of trouble.

Q1 27:50 - GOAL SAINTS - Stevens fumbles the ball & Gram is there with the pick up, he has a snap on goal & sneaks it home for a GOAL!

Q1 26:20 - The Blues will hope to gain a fair bit of momentum from scoring back to back goals.

Q1 25:50 - GOAL BLUES - Murphy receives a free 50 out on a 45 degree angle, he goes back & it's a fantastic kick off the boot & he threads it through, Blues trail by 18 points.

Q1 23:30 - Carlton have improved their intensity since scoring, but they still have a lot of ground to make up.

Q1 22:15 - Dal Santo has been influential for the Saints this term as he racks up his 9th disposal.

Q1 21:30 - BEHIND SAINTS - Koschitzke can make the Blues pay after a mis kick from the kick in, he has a snap but his kick is offline.

Q1 21:10 - BEHIND SAINTS - Riewoldt has plenty of space & takes an easy grab 45 out on a slight angle, he goes back & it's a beautiful looking kick but he HITS THE POST!

Q1 20:20 - GOAL BLUES - Carlton are able to break the Saints' defence, Betts with the quick snap on goal & the Blues' fans celebrate their 1st GOAL of the evening!

Q1 19:10 - Carlton are starting to find a bit of the ball in the middle of the ground.

Q1 18:30 - BEHIND BLUES - O'hailpin takes an uncontested grab 30 from goal, he lines up it's a horrible low kick off the boot & it's through for a behind.

Q1 17:10 - Baker is forced from the ground with the blood rule after receiving a cut above the eye.

Q1 16:20 - With a number of short kicks Carlton eventually make it inside 50, Simpson has a snap on goal but Dal Santo is there on the last line to take the grab.

Q1 15:15 - Betts has the ball in the centre of the ground & he is forced to chip the ball around as there is nothing ahead of him.

Q1 13:10 - The Blues are struggling with their efficiency, they have had just 16 effective disposals compared to St Kilda's 53.

Q1 12:05 - St Kilda lead 5 straight goals (30) to Carlton just 1 behind, at this rate the game could be sewn up at 1/4 time.

Q1 11:55 - GOAL SAINTS - it's inside 50 & Riewoldt is being held & will take his kick just 15 from goal, he unloads & puts away his 2nd of the evening, Saints up by 29.

Q1 10:30 - The Blues are being smashed at the moment, not only are they trailing by 23 points but they are behind in the possession count 37-13.

Q1 09:25 - GOAL SAINTS - again the Saints go forward from the centre, this time Riewoldt comes out to take the strong grab, he lines up 20 out dead in front & splits the middle.

Q1 08:20 - St Kilda's 3 goals have come from centre clearances, they lead them 3-1

Q1 07:15 - GOAL SAINTS - Schneider has the opportunity to get his 2nd on the board as the Saints go forward, he has a shot & makes no mistake of it as St Kilda extend their lead to 17 points.

Q1 05:30 - The Saints have piled on 2 quick goals after the Blues looked like they were doing the attacking in the opening minutes of the match, the saints lead by 11 points.

Q1 04:45 - GOAL SAINTS - Jones sends the ball inside 50 towards McQualter, he receives a free & a 50m PENALTY, it will be a definite goal as he lines up & slams it home!

Q1 04:10 - We are just 4 minutes in & Montagna is causing problems for the Blues, he is roaming free & has picked up 4 disposals.

Q1 03:00 - GOAL SAINTS - the Saints win the ball from the bounce, the ball is inside 50 & Schneider receives the handball from over the top & runs in to the open goal.

Q1 02:15 - BEHIND BLUES - Montagna's kick fails to travel the distance & O'hailpin has the ball, he puts but to ball as he has a shot but he only manages a minor score.

Q1 01:30 - Carlton are deep in their attacking zone, however Montagna is able to clear for the Saints.

Q1 00:01 - The siren sounds, the umpire goes BANG & we're underway as Carlton get the ball out of the middle.

Q1 00:00 - Welcome to Docklands for the match between Carlton & St Kilda. We are just minutes from the opening bounce & as the big crowd is settling.