Carlton
Carlton
19.10.124
ETIHAD STADIUM
SATURDAY, 18 JULY 2009
Full Time
Sydney
9.9.63
Sydney
 
Carlton
2 J Russell 0.1
3 M Murphy 2.0
4 B Gibbs 2.0
5 C Judd 1.1
5 B Fevola 5.2
6 K Simpson 1.1
8 M Kreuzer 2.1
9 C Johnson
13 C Yarran 1.0
14 B Fisher 3.0
16 S Grigg 0.1
18 P Bower
19 E Betts 1.0
22 S Hampson
23 A Hartlett
26 J Anderson
29 H Scotland
32 B Thornton
33 R Houlihan
44 A Carrazzo 1.1
45 A Joseph
47 G Bentley
Preview: Carlton v Sydney
By Angus Morgan, Sportal

VENUE & TIME: Etihad Stadium, Saturday 18 July, 2.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 212, Carlton 124, Sydney 82, Drawn: 6
LAST TIME: Sydney 12.12 (84) def Carlton 9.13 (67), Round 4 2009 at the SCG

WALKING WOUNDED: Carlton has no new injury concerns so it's just a matter of counting down as players on the sidelines become available. The most immediate are Paul Bower (knee) and Setanta O'hAilpin (general soreness), both of whom face fitness tests this week. Andrew Walker (shoulder), Simon Wiggins (hamstring) and Sam Jacobs (foot) are also close, though Jarrad Waite (knee) is out for the season. Sydney midfielder Jarrad McVeigh will need to pass a test on his suspect hamstring in order to play on Saturday. The remaining players on the Swans' official list - Lewis Johnston (foot), Daniel Currie (foot), Brett Meredith (forearm), Henry Playfair (hamstring) and Campbell Heath (knee) - are all longer-term.

FORM: Carlton is placed seventh with an 8-7 record, coming off wins over Fremantle and Richmond in the past fortnight. Sydney is 11th on the AFL ladder at 6-9. The Swans have lost five of their past six matches including last week's by 35 points to Essendon at the SCG.

WHO'S HOT: Brendan Fevola bagged nine goals, a career-best performance, against Richmond last week to rocket to the top of the Coleman Medal standings despite being held goalless in the first quarter. The 29-year-old potted them from all angles and even managed to score with a hands-free scissor kick from the goalsquare. Adam Goodes' form for the Swans this year is every bit as strong as in his Brownlow seasons. The 29-year-old was his team's best against Essendon with 22 disposals, six marks, three tackles and one goal.

WE THINK: The Swans have an amazing 12-game winning run against Carlton to defend on Saturday which includes their victory by 17 points at the SCG in Round 4. Recurring themes throughout the streak have been Sydney's ability to physically overpower the Blues, suffocate their run and dominate the stoppages. The Swans' approach will be no different this time. Their form, however, is a worry. One win from their past six outings is hardly compelling and the departure of Barry Hall has prompted the club to reassess where it's heading and what can genuinely be achieved in 2009. And they're yet to win on the road in 2009. The Blues were not in their best form against Richmond, but got the job done. They have a sniff of September in their nostrils and will fancy themselves to salute against Sydney for the first time since Round 8, 2000. Just as Labor broke its drought under E.G. Whitlam in 1972, for the Blues, 'It's Time'. Carlton by 23 points.
Q4 33:40 - Carlton kicked 9 unanswered goals in the final quarter to defeat the Swans by 61 points.
Q4 32:55 - GOAL BLUES - Gibbs marks it as the siren sounds. He goes back and kicks the goal after the siren to put the icing on the cake.
Q4 30:30 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola marks and kicks it long to Betts who drops the mark, butters up then snaps it through for a goal.
Q4 29:50 - BEHIND SWANS - The Blues defence fumbles it through for a rushed behind.
Q4 25:20 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson does the old one two with Carrazzo then sends it straight down Fevola's throat. The Fev kicks his 5th and the Blues are cooking.
Q4 21:20 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson runs into the 50, takes a bounce and kicks another Carlton goal. It's as easy as she likes for the Blues with the lead touching 43 points.
Q4 18:30 - BEHIND BLUES - Grigg marks it on the 50 and his kick would have been a goal if it didn't hit the post. That is three posters for the Blues but it's all academic with a 37 point lead.
Q4 16:45 - GOAL BLUES - It's party time for Carlton fans as Fevola marks it and kicks goal number 4. Will he have the Coleman Medal dangling around his neck this year?
Q4 14:10 - GOAL BLUES - Mr Excitement Machine, Chris Yarran has an opponent on his hammer, shakes him off, takes a bounce and nails the coffin shut on the Swans for 2009.Good goal by the first round pick.
Q4 11:50 - GOAL BLUES - After all those wasted opportunities by the Swans, Murphy runs into the 50 and slams it home for the Blues. The Blues lead by 24 points.
Q4 10:10 - BEHIND SWANS - White with very quick hands for a big man, sets up Goodes who misses. Disappointing kick.
Q4 08:40 - BEHIND SWANS - The Swans are reducing the Blues lead but doing it the hard way. This time Jack's snap fades across the face and misses.
Q4 07:30 - BEHIND SWANS - Goodes finds space and marks on the lead. His kick from well outside 50 is hooked and he misses.
Q4 04:40 - The Swans will want to get a move on here with a loss ending their season.
Q4 01:45 - GOAL BLUES - The Blues win it out of the middle and Carrazzo lets rip from 48.5 metres out, kicking another Carlton goal! Will this officially end the Swans' season?
Q4 00:40 - GOAL BLUES - Gibbs is not having the best of days, but he shows enough composure to get onto the end of Brad Fisher's handball and kick the goal. Blues by 15 points.
Q4 00:01 - The final quarter is underway.
Q3 34:00 - The siren sounds to end the third quarter with the Blues leading by 9 points. Will Fisher's brain fade be costly in the final wash up? Time will tell.
Q3 33:10 - GOAL SWANS - From the boundary throw in Jolly taps it out the back to O'Keefe who snaps it through for a goal with only two seconds remaining on the clock!
Q3 31:30 - GOAL SWANS - Veszpremi uses the good part of his football brain to hold up the ball and then kick long to the White direction who finishes it off.
Q3 30:10 - BEHIND BLUES - Betts handballs to Fisher with an open goal in front of him. Inexplicably he tries to bounce it through but stubs his toe and it falls short and is rushed through.
Q3 29:20 - BEHIND SWANS - Veszpremi marks it and will kick from outside 50. He sends the kick on its way but he misses.
Q3 26:10 - GOAL BLUES – Judd kicks long to the square where, of all people, Fevola roves it, snaps and kicks the goal. Etihad Stadium is the Firehouse because the Blues are on fire!
Q3 22:30 - GOAL BLUES – Judd kicks long to Fisher in the square who is held and awarded the free. Fisher kicks his third and the Blues lead by 15.
Q3 20:30 - GOAL BLUES – The Blues run it from coast to coast from the kick in. Fisher marks it and kicks his second goal to take the Blues to a 9 point lead.
Q3 19:10 - BEHIND SWANS - O’Keefe goes a little goal hungry and elects shoot rather than pass to O’Loughlin in the square. O’Keefe misses and O’Loughlin isn’t happy.
Q3 16:20 - GOAL BLUES - Ted Richards marks, then plays on unaware that Fisher was standing right behind him. Fisher tackles him, is awarded the free and kicks the goal to put the Blues back in front.
Q3 14:40 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola grabs it with his second bite of the cherry and kicks his second goal. The Blues trail by 2 points.
Q3 12:20 - BEHIND BLUES - Kreuzer uses his body well to outmark his opponent but his resulting shot at goal is poor and misses.
Q3 07:55 - It is definitely hot in the kitchen out there. No easy possessions and all players will sleep well tonight.
Q3 04:00 - GOAL BLUES - Carlton gets one back as Murphy receives the benefit of a 50 metre penalty to kick the goal.
Q3 01:55 - GOAL SWANS - Danger signs for the Swans here as Ablett kicks the Swans to a 15 point lead. The perfect start for the sash wearing Swans.
Q3 00:01 - We are off and underway for the third quarter.
Q2 28:25 - The siren sounds for half-time with the Swans leading by 9 points.
Q2 25:50 - GOAL SWANS - Jolly runs into the 50 and takes the mark. What is it with big men taking marks in attack for the Swans today? Jolly kicks the goal and the Swans lead by 9 points.
Q2 24:45 - BEHIND SWANS - Big White has most certainly impressed here this afternoon. He takes another mark but slams the kick straight into the post.
Q2 20:55 - GOAL SWANS - White pounces on the loose ball, kicks it around the corner and kicks his third goal to give the Swans the lead.
Q2 16:55 - BEHIND BLUES - Russell marks but his shot hits the post.
Q2 14:45 - The Blues appear to be trying different things today with both Russell and Kreuzer enjoying stints up forward.
Q2 12:00 - This is match is well and truly a well fought contest. Neither team can get away and we are set for a classic.
Q2 08:50 - GOAL SWANS - White kicks for goal from outside 50 and it falls short. O'Loughlin sticks his boot at it and kicks the goal.
Q2 04:30 - GOAL BLUES - Kreuzer has been threatening in the forward line this afternoon and he pulls down the grab. He goes back and kicks his second goal. Blues lead by 9.
Q2 02:40 - Scotland finds space and runs through the middle. He takes a bounce and kicks long towards goal, but it falls short and the Swans clear.
Q2 00:01 - The second quarter is underway.
Q1 28:50 - The siren sounds to end the first quarter with the Blues holding a three point lead.
Q1 26:45 - The Swans have controlled proceedings over the past ten minutes and really should be in front.
Q1 24:30 - BEHIND BLUES - Betts handballs to Fevola running into the 50 and the Fev hits the post.
Q1 23:10 - White takes another mark, this time outside 50. He pulls it trying to go for distance and it goes out on the full.
Q1 20:45 - GOAL SWANS - White marks it running back and is starting to look good. He slams through his second goal and the Swans may have found a player here.
Q1 18:30 - GOAL SWANS - The Swans work it out well through the middle and kick to a leading White who take it out in front of him. White goes back and squeezes it through.
Q1 16:45 - GOAL BLUES - From the stoppage Judd flicks it over the top to himself, runs onto it and kicks the goal.
Q1 15:20 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola grabs it on the wing and kicks to a running Kreuzer. The ball obliges by providing him with the perfect bounce to run onto it and kick the goal.
Q1 13:45 - BEHIND BLUES - Fev has already got himself quite a few possessions but on this occasion he can only make the goal umpire wave one flag.
Q1 12:20 - BEHIND SWANS - Kirk kicks it out of mid air in an attempt to create something out of nothing, but he misses. It would have been some goal.
Q1 10:55 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola is moving well this afternoon and finding space. He runs into the mark 49 metres out and just misses to the near side.
Q1 09:10 - GOAL BLUES - The Blues go via route 1 - That means kicking it to Fevola! The great man marks and kicks the goal to put the Blues back in front.
Q1 06:45 - GOAL SWANS - O'Keefe marks it just outside 50 on a 45 degree angle. The kick looks good off the boot and it never looked like missing.
Q1 03:30 - It's been a good even start at Etihad Stadium.
Q1 01:20 - BEHIND BLUES - Russell takes a good strong mark just inside 50 but his kick goes off hands and through for a behind.
Q1 00:01 - We are off and underway at Etihad Stadium.

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Preview: Carlton v Sydney
By Angus Morgan, Sportal

VENUE & TIME: Etihad Stadium, Saturday 18 July, 2.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 212, Carlton 124, Sydney 82, Drawn: 6
LAST TIME: Sydney 12.12 (84) def Carlton 9.13 (67), Round 4 2009 at the SCG

WALKING WOUNDED: Carlton has no new injury concerns so it's just a matter of counting down as players on the sidelines become available. The most immediate are Paul Bower (knee) and Setanta O'hAilpin (general soreness), both of whom face fitness tests this week. Andrew Walker (shoulder), Simon Wiggins (hamstring) and Sam Jacobs (foot) are also close, though Jarrad Waite (knee) is out for the season. Sydney midfielder Jarrad McVeigh will need to pass a test on his suspect hamstring in order to play on Saturday. The remaining players on the Swans' official list - Lewis Johnston (foot), Daniel Currie (foot), Brett Meredith (forearm), Henry Playfair (hamstring) and Campbell Heath (knee) - are all longer-term.

FORM: Carlton is placed seventh with an 8-7 record, coming off wins over Fremantle and Richmond in the past fortnight. Sydney is 11th on the AFL ladder at 6-9. The Swans have lost five of their past six matches including last week's by 35 points to Essendon at the SCG.

WHO'S HOT: Brendan Fevola bagged nine goals, a career-best performance, against Richmond last week to rocket to the top of the Coleman Medal standings despite being held goalless in the first quarter. The 29-year-old potted them from all angles and even managed to score with a hands-free scissor kick from the goalsquare. Adam Goodes' form for the Swans this year is every bit as strong as in his Brownlow seasons. The 29-year-old was his team's best against Essendon with 22 disposals, six marks, three tackles and one goal.

WE THINK: The Swans have an amazing 12-game winning run against Carlton to defend on Saturday which includes their victory by 17 points at the SCG in Round 4. Recurring themes throughout the streak have been Sydney's ability to physically overpower the Blues, suffocate their run and dominate the stoppages. The Swans' approach will be no different this time. Their form, however, is a worry. One win from their past six outings is hardly compelling and the departure of Barry Hall has prompted the club to reassess where it's heading and what can genuinely be achieved in 2009. And they're yet to win on the road in 2009. The Blues were not in their best form against Richmond, but got the job done. They have a sniff of September in their nostrils and will fancy themselves to salute against Sydney for the first time since Round 8, 2000. Just as Labor broke its drought under E.G. Whitlam in 1972, for the Blues, 'It's Time'. Carlton by 23 points.
 
Q4 33:40 - Carlton kicked 9 unanswered goals in the final quarter to defeat the Swans by 61 points.
Q4 32:55 - GOAL BLUES - Gibbs marks it as the siren sounds. He goes back and kicks the goal after the siren to put the icing on the cake.
Q4 30:30 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola marks and kicks it long to Betts who drops the mark, butters up then snaps it through for a goal.
Q4 29:50 - BEHIND SWANS - The Blues defence fumbles it through for a rushed behind.
Q4 25:20 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson does the old one two with Carrazzo then sends it straight down Fevola's throat. The Fev kicks his 5th and the Blues are cooking.
Q4 21:20 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson runs into the 50, takes a bounce and kicks another Carlton goal. It's as easy as she likes for the Blues with the lead touching 43 points.
Q4 18:30 - BEHIND BLUES - Grigg marks it on the 50 and his kick would have been a goal if it didn't hit the post. That is three posters for the Blues but it's all academic with a 37 point lead.
Q4 16:45 - GOAL BLUES - It's party time for Carlton fans as Fevola marks it and kicks goal number 4. Will he have the Coleman Medal dangling around his neck this year?
Q4 14:10 - GOAL BLUES - Mr Excitement Machine, Chris Yarran has an opponent on his hammer, shakes him off, takes a bounce and nails the coffin shut on the Swans for 2009.Good goal by the first round pick.
Q4 11:50 - GOAL BLUES - After all those wasted opportunities by the Swans, Murphy runs into the 50 and slams it home for the Blues. The Blues lead by 24 points.
Q4 10:10 - BEHIND SWANS - White with very quick hands for a big man, sets up Goodes who misses. Disappointing kick.
Q4 08:40 - BEHIND SWANS - The Swans are reducing the Blues lead but doing it the hard way. This time Jack's snap fades across the face and misses.
Q4 07:30 - BEHIND SWANS - Goodes finds space and marks on the lead. His kick from well outside 50 is hooked and he misses.
Q4 04:40 - The Swans will want to get a move on here with a loss ending their season.
Q4 01:45 - GOAL BLUES - The Blues win it out of the middle and Carrazzo lets rip from 48.5 metres out, kicking another Carlton goal! Will this officially end the Swans' season?
Q4 00:40 - GOAL BLUES - Gibbs is not having the best of days, but he shows enough composure to get onto the end of Brad Fisher's handball and kick the goal. Blues by 15 points.
Q4 00:01 - The final quarter is underway.
Q3 34:00 - The siren sounds to end the third quarter with the Blues leading by 9 points. Will Fisher's brain fade be costly in the final wash up? Time will tell.
Q3 33:10 - GOAL SWANS - From the boundary throw in Jolly taps it out the back to O'Keefe who snaps it through for a goal with only two seconds remaining on the clock!
Q3 31:30 - GOAL SWANS - Veszpremi uses the good part of his football brain to hold up the ball and then kick long to the White direction who finishes it off.
Q3 30:10 - BEHIND BLUES - Betts handballs to Fisher with an open goal in front of him. Inexplicably he tries to bounce it through but stubs his toe and it falls short and is rushed through.
Q3 29:20 - BEHIND SWANS - Veszpremi marks it and will kick from outside 50. He sends the kick on its way but he misses.
Q3 26:10 - GOAL BLUES – Judd kicks long to the square where, of all people, Fevola roves it, snaps and kicks the goal. Etihad Stadium is the Firehouse because the Blues are on fire!
Q3 22:30 - GOAL BLUES – Judd kicks long to Fisher in the square who is held and awarded the free. Fisher kicks his third and the Blues lead by 15.
Q3 20:30 - GOAL BLUES – The Blues run it from coast to coast from the kick in. Fisher marks it and kicks his second goal to take the Blues to a 9 point lead.
Q3 19:10 - BEHIND SWANS - O’Keefe goes a little goal hungry and elects shoot rather than pass to O’Loughlin in the square. O’Keefe misses and O’Loughlin isn’t happy.
Q3 16:20 - GOAL BLUES - Ted Richards marks, then plays on unaware that Fisher was standing right behind him. Fisher tackles him, is awarded the free and kicks the goal to put the Blues back in front.
Q3 14:40 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola grabs it with his second bite of the cherry and kicks his second goal. The Blues trail by 2 points.
Q3 12:20 - BEHIND BLUES - Kreuzer uses his body well to outmark his opponent but his resulting shot at goal is poor and misses.
Q3 07:55 - It is definitely hot in the kitchen out there. No easy possessions and all players will sleep well tonight.
Q3 04:00 - GOAL BLUES - Carlton gets one back as Murphy receives the benefit of a 50 metre penalty to kick the goal.
Q3 01:55 - GOAL SWANS - Danger signs for the Swans here as Ablett kicks the Swans to a 15 point lead. The perfect start for the sash wearing Swans.
Q3 00:01 - We are off and underway for the third quarter.
Q2 28:25 - The siren sounds for half-time with the Swans leading by 9 points.
Q2 25:50 - GOAL SWANS - Jolly runs into the 50 and takes the mark. What is it with big men taking marks in attack for the Swans today? Jolly kicks the goal and the Swans lead by 9 points.
Q2 24:45 - BEHIND SWANS - Big White has most certainly impressed here this afternoon. He takes another mark but slams the kick straight into the post.
Q2 20:55 - GOAL SWANS - White pounces on the loose ball, kicks it around the corner and kicks his third goal to give the Swans the lead.
Q2 16:55 - BEHIND BLUES - Russell marks but his shot hits the post.
Q2 14:45 - The Blues appear to be trying different things today with both Russell and Kreuzer enjoying stints up forward.
Q2 12:00 - This is match is well and truly a well fought contest. Neither team can get away and we are set for a classic.
Q2 08:50 - GOAL SWANS - White kicks for goal from outside 50 and it falls short. O'Loughlin sticks his boot at it and kicks the goal.
Q2 04:30 - GOAL BLUES - Kreuzer has been threatening in the forward line this afternoon and he pulls down the grab. He goes back and kicks his second goal. Blues lead by 9.
Q2 02:40 - Scotland finds space and runs through the middle. He takes a bounce and kicks long towards goal, but it falls short and the Swans clear.
Q2 00:01 - The second quarter is underway.
Q1 28:50 - The siren sounds to end the first quarter with the Blues holding a three point lead.
Q1 26:45 - The Swans have controlled proceedings over the past ten minutes and really should be in front.
Q1 24:30 - BEHIND BLUES - Betts handballs to Fevola running into the 50 and the Fev hits the post.
Q1 23:10 - White takes another mark, this time outside 50. He pulls it trying to go for distance and it goes out on the full.
Q1 20:45 - GOAL SWANS - White marks it running back and is starting to look good. He slams through his second goal and the Swans may have found a player here.
Q1 18:30 - GOAL SWANS - The Swans work it out well through the middle and kick to a leading White who take it out in front of him. White goes back and squeezes it through.
Q1 16:45 - GOAL BLUES - From the stoppage Judd flicks it over the top to himself, runs onto it and kicks the goal.
Q1 15:20 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola grabs it on the wing and kicks to a running Kreuzer. The ball obliges by providing him with the perfect bounce to run onto it and kick the goal.
Q1 13:45 - BEHIND BLUES - Fev has already got himself quite a few possessions but on this occasion he can only make the goal umpire wave one flag.
Q1 12:20 - BEHIND SWANS - Kirk kicks it out of mid air in an attempt to create something out of nothing, but he misses. It would have been some goal.
Q1 10:55 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola is moving well this afternoon and finding space. He runs into the mark 49 metres out and just misses to the near side.
Q1 09:10 - GOAL BLUES - The Blues go via route 1 - That means kicking it to Fevola! The great man marks and kicks the goal to put the Blues back in front.
Q1 06:45 - GOAL SWANS - O'Keefe marks it just outside 50 on a 45 degree angle. The kick looks good off the boot and it never looked like missing.
Q1 03:30 - It's been a good even start at Etihad Stadium.
Q1 01:20 - BEHIND BLUES - Russell takes a good strong mark just inside 50 but his kick goes off hands and through for a behind.
Q1 00:01 - We are off and underway at Etihad Stadium.

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Q4 33:40 - Carlton kicked 9 unanswered goals in the final quarter to defeat the Swans by 61 points.
Q4 32:55 - GOAL BLUES - Gibbs marks it as the siren sounds. He goes back and kicks the goal after the siren to put the icing on the cake.
Q4 30:30 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola marks and kicks it long to Betts who drops the mark, butters up then snaps it through for a goal.
Q4 29:50 - BEHIND SWANS - The Blues defence fumbles it through for a rushed behind.
Q4 25:20 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson does the old one two with Carrazzo then sends it straight down Fevola's throat. The Fev kicks his 5th and the Blues are cooking.
Q4 21:20 - GOAL BLUES - Simpson runs into the 50, takes a bounce and kicks another Carlton goal. It's as easy as she likes for the Blues with the lead touching 43 points.
Q4 18:30 - BEHIND BLUES - Grigg marks it on the 50 and his kick would have been a goal if it didn't hit the post. That is three posters for the Blues but it's all academic with a 37 point lead.
Q4 16:45 - GOAL BLUES - It's party time for Carlton fans as Fevola marks it and kicks goal number 4. Will he have the Coleman Medal dangling around his neck this year?
Q4 14:10 - GOAL BLUES - Mr Excitement Machine, Chris Yarran has an opponent on his hammer, shakes him off, takes a bounce and nails the coffin shut on the Swans for 2009.Good goal by the first round pick.
Q4 11:50 - GOAL BLUES - After all those wasted opportunities by the Swans, Murphy runs into the 50 and slams it home for the Blues. The Blues lead by 24 points.
Q4 10:10 - BEHIND SWANS - White with very quick hands for a big man, sets up Goodes who misses. Disappointing kick.
Q4 08:40 - BEHIND SWANS - The Swans are reducing the Blues lead but doing it the hard way. This time Jack's snap fades across the face and misses.
Q4 07:30 - BEHIND SWANS - Goodes finds space and marks on the lead. His kick from well outside 50 is hooked and he misses.
Q4 04:40 - The Swans will want to get a move on here with a loss ending their season.
Q4 01:45 - GOAL BLUES - The Blues win it out of the middle and Carrazzo lets rip from 48.5 metres out, kicking another Carlton goal! Will this officially end the Swans' season?
Q4 00:40 - GOAL BLUES - Gibbs is not having the best of days, but he shows enough composure to get onto the end of Brad Fisher's handball and kick the goal. Blues by 15 points.
Q4 00:01 - The final quarter is underway.
Q3 34:00 - The siren sounds to end the third quarter with the Blues leading by 9 points. Will Fisher's brain fade be costly in the final wash up? Time will tell.
Q3 33:10 - GOAL SWANS - From the boundary throw in Jolly taps it out the back to O'Keefe who snaps it through for a goal with only two seconds remaining on the clock!
Q3 31:30 - GOAL SWANS - Veszpremi uses the good part of his football brain to hold up the ball and then kick long to the White direction who finishes it off.
Q3 30:10 - BEHIND BLUES - Betts handballs to Fisher with an open goal in front of him. Inexplicably he tries to bounce it through but stubs his toe and it falls short and is rushed through.
Q3 29:20 - BEHIND SWANS - Veszpremi marks it and will kick from outside 50. He sends the kick on its way but he misses.
Q3 26:10 - GOAL BLUES – Judd kicks long to the square where, of all people, Fevola roves it, snaps and kicks the goal. Etihad Stadium is the Firehouse because the Blues are on fire!
Q3 22:30 - GOAL BLUES – Judd kicks long to Fisher in the square who is held and awarded the free. Fisher kicks his third and the Blues lead by 15.
Q3 20:30 - GOAL BLUES – The Blues run it from coast to coast from the kick in. Fisher marks it and kicks his second goal to take the Blues to a 9 point lead.
Q3 19:10 - BEHIND SWANS - O’Keefe goes a little goal hungry and elects shoot rather than pass to O’Loughlin in the square. O’Keefe misses and O’Loughlin isn’t happy.
Q3 16:20 - GOAL BLUES - Ted Richards marks, then plays on unaware that Fisher was standing right behind him. Fisher tackles him, is awarded the free and kicks the goal to put the Blues back in front.
Q3 14:40 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola grabs it with his second bite of the cherry and kicks his second goal. The Blues trail by 2 points.
Q3 12:20 - BEHIND BLUES - Kreuzer uses his body well to outmark his opponent but his resulting shot at goal is poor and misses.
Q3 07:55 - It is definitely hot in the kitchen out there. No easy possessions and all players will sleep well tonight.
Q3 04:00 - GOAL BLUES - Carlton gets one back as Murphy receives the benefit of a 50 metre penalty to kick the goal.
Q3 01:55 - GOAL SWANS - Danger signs for the Swans here as Ablett kicks the Swans to a 15 point lead. The perfect start for the sash wearing Swans.
Q3 00:01 - We are off and underway for the third quarter.
Q2 28:25 - The siren sounds for half-time with the Swans leading by 9 points.
Q2 25:50 - GOAL SWANS - Jolly runs into the 50 and takes the mark. What is it with big men taking marks in attack for the Swans today? Jolly kicks the goal and the Swans lead by 9 points.
Q2 24:45 - BEHIND SWANS - Big White has most certainly impressed here this afternoon. He takes another mark but slams the kick straight into the post.
Q2 20:55 - GOAL SWANS - White pounces on the loose ball, kicks it around the corner and kicks his third goal to give the Swans the lead.
Q2 16:55 - BEHIND BLUES - Russell marks but his shot hits the post.
Q2 14:45 - The Blues appear to be trying different things today with both Russell and Kreuzer enjoying stints up forward.
Q2 12:00 - This is match is well and truly a well fought contest. Neither team can get away and we are set for a classic.
Q2 08:50 - GOAL SWANS - White kicks for goal from outside 50 and it falls short. O'Loughlin sticks his boot at it and kicks the goal.
Q2 04:30 - GOAL BLUES - Kreuzer has been threatening in the forward line this afternoon and he pulls down the grab. He goes back and kicks his second goal. Blues lead by 9.
Q2 02:40 - Scotland finds space and runs through the middle. He takes a bounce and kicks long towards goal, but it falls short and the Swans clear.
Q2 00:01 - The second quarter is underway.
Q1 28:50 - The siren sounds to end the first quarter with the Blues holding a three point lead.
Q1 26:45 - The Swans have controlled proceedings over the past ten minutes and really should be in front.
Q1 24:30 - BEHIND BLUES - Betts handballs to Fevola running into the 50 and the Fev hits the post.
Q1 23:10 - White takes another mark, this time outside 50. He pulls it trying to go for distance and it goes out on the full.
Q1 20:45 - GOAL SWANS - White marks it running back and is starting to look good. He slams through his second goal and the Swans may have found a player here.
Q1 18:30 - GOAL SWANS - The Swans work it out well through the middle and kick to a leading White who take it out in front of him. White goes back and squeezes it through.
Q1 16:45 - GOAL BLUES - From the stoppage Judd flicks it over the top to himself, runs onto it and kicks the goal.
Q1 15:20 - GOAL BLUES - Fevola grabs it on the wing and kicks to a running Kreuzer. The ball obliges by providing him with the perfect bounce to run onto it and kick the goal.
Q1 13:45 - BEHIND BLUES - Fev has already got himself quite a few possessions but on this occasion he can only make the goal umpire wave one flag.
Q1 12:20 - BEHIND SWANS - Kirk kicks it out of mid air in an attempt to create something out of nothing, but he misses. It would have been some goal.
Q1 10:55 - BEHIND BLUES - Fevola is moving well this afternoon and finding space. He runs into the mark 49 metres out and just misses to the near side.
Q1 09:10 - GOAL BLUES - The Blues go via route 1 - That means kicking it to Fevola! The great man marks and kicks the goal to put the Blues back in front.
Q1 06:45 - GOAL SWANS - O'Keefe marks it just outside 50 on a 45 degree angle. The kick looks good off the boot and it never looked like missing.
Q1 03:30 - It's been a good even start at Etihad Stadium.
Q1 01:20 - BEHIND BLUES - Russell takes a good strong mark just inside 50 but his kick goes off hands and through for a behind.
Q1 00:01 - We are off and underway at Etihad Stadium.

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Blues in a blow-out
By Angus Morgan at Etihad Stadium, Sportal
Eight years of pent-up frustration erupted to the surface at Etihad Stadium on Saturday as Carlton turned on a huge second half to celebrate a hoodoo-busting 61-point victory over the Sydney Swans.

Not only did the 19.10 (124) to 9.9 (63) victory smash the Swans' 12-game winning streak over the Blues that extends back to Round 8 2001, but, more importantly, it consolidated Carlton's position in the top eight.

Held to just four goals in the first-half, the Blues rammed home 15 in the second while holding the Swans goal-less in the final term.

Kade Simpson was busy and productive throughout for the Blues with a team-high 30 disposals while skipper Chris Judd was imperious as ever around the stoppages where he racked up a match-high seven clearances.

Brendan Fevola profited from the good work upfield of not just Judd and Simpson but Ryan Houlihan and Marc Murphy to finish with five goals which lifts his season-tally atop the Coleman Medal charts to 60.

For the Swans, Ryan O'Keefe was outstanding with 33 disposals, two goals and a game-high 14 tackles while Rhyce Shaw and Jarrad McVeigh, who always plays well against Carlton, were among the best.

Sydney won more of the ball in the opening term - 98 disposals to Carlton's 68 - but trailed where it counts thanks to early goals from Fevola, Judd and Matthew Kreuzer who did a fair impression of Eddie Betts by outpacing Ted Richards and sidestepping Luke Ablett before snapping truly with his non-preferred.

The Swans pulled back to within two points at quarter-time however through a pair of majors to White who was too tall and too quick on the lead for Adam Hartlett.

White showed he was as capable below his knees as he is in the air when he led new opponent Paul Bower to the ball, gathered neatly and scored with a snap across his body from deep in the pocket for one of Sydney's three second-quarter goals which earned the visitors a nine-point break at half-time.

Again the Swans dominated possession for the term, 112 disposals to 63, but the balance swung decisively Carlton's way in the third as the Blues struck back with a six-goal burst - three of them from Brad Fisher - that broke the game open.

After Luke Ablett had scored the all-important first for Sydney, Carlton surged from 15 points down to 21 points up in the space of 22 minutes.

Fisher got the Blues going when he ran down Richards from behind and caught the Swans defender red-handed and unawares for a free from point blank range; his second came from outside 50 and the third was a gimme from a holding offence by Ed Barlow.

The Swans managed to strike back with two opportunist majors in the final minute of play - a period when Carlton should have put up the shutters - to give the Blues something to think about at the three-quarter time huddle.

Their response was emphatic - two goals inside the opening minute of the final term to Bryce Gibbs and Andrew Carrazzo - and it was game over.

Everything after that was for show and percentage - Fevola bagged two late, Chris Yarran showed scorching speed to score his only goal for the day and Gibbs capped off a great day for the Blues with the team's 19th after the siren.


CARLTON: 3.4, 4.6, 10.8, 19.10 (124)
SYDNEY: 3.1, 6.3, 9.5, 9.9 (63)

GOALS: Carlton: Fevola 5, Fisher 3, Kreuzer 2, Gibbs 2, Murphy 2, Judd, Carrazzo, Simpson, Betts, Yarran
Sydney: White 4, O'Keefe 2, O'Loughlin, Jolly, Ablett
BEST: Carlton: Judd, Simpson, Murphy, Kreuzer, Fevola,
Sydney: O'Keefe, White, McVeigh, Shaw, C.Bolton, Jolly
INJURIES: Carlton: Nil
Sydney: Richards (ribs)
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Michael Jamison replaced in Carlton's selected side by Adam Hartlett; Mike Pyke and Nick Malceski replaced in Sydney's selected side by Paul Bevan and Luke Ablett
UMPIRES: Rosebury, Schmitt, Avon
CROWD: 42,018 at Etihad Stadium
184
Kicks
197
85
Marks
109
125
Handballs
185
72
Tackles
64
15
Frees
10
41
Hit Outs
49
3.4
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3.1
4.6
Q2
6.3
10.8
Q3
9.5
19.10
Q4
9.9