Reserves Season 2023
Coach: Luke Power
Captain: Ben Crocker
Best & Fairest:
Position:
Premier:
Carlton's 2023 Reserves Team Squad.
50 - Zavier Maher (VC)
51 - Heath Ramshaw
52 - Liam McMahon
53 - Patrick Dozzi
54 - Ned Cahill
55 - Tyreece Leiu
56 - Sam Grant
57 - Ben Crocker (C)
58 - Michael Lewis
60 - Blake Kuipers
61 - Ethan Bentley
62 - Hayden Gill
63 - Luke Parks
64 - Archie Stevens
65 - Jed Brererton
66 - Aiden Mills
67 - Ben Ronke
68 - Mitch Moschetti
69 - Charlie Brauer
70 - Noah Barnes
71 - Nathan Scollo
72 - Darcy Porter
73 - Ben Moyle
74 - Logan Prout
75 - Hamish Sinnott
76 - Lachlan Swaney (VC)
77 - Will White
78 - Jack Maruff
79 - Jack Lefroy
80 - Eli Pearce
NEW: Jaxon Binns, 18, Berwick/Dandenong Stingrays; Harry Lemmey, 19, West Adelaide; Liam McMahon, 20, Collingwood; Hudson O'Keeffe, 18, Camberwell/Oakleigh Chargers; Ben Ronke, 25, Sydney
The Carlton Reserves were left to rue a slow start in their season opener against Geelong, falling by 16 points at IKON Park on Friday night. After conceding the opening five goals of the game, the Blues responded in kind, but Luke Power’s side were unable to bridge the gap, despite drawing within nine points in the final quarter. Lachie Fogarty made a successful return from injury, collecting 17 disposals in limited game time, while Lachie Plowman (29 disposals) and Brodie Kemp (20 disposals) had strong moments down back in the Round 1 clash.
Quarter one
It was a rough start for the Carlton Reserves in the first half of the quarter. A few early attacking opportunities were missed, and Geelong made Carlton pay, kicking the first five goals to Carlton’s zero. Lachie Fogarty had an impressive start to his return: he was busy in the midfield, creating attack opportunities for the Blues. Paddy Dow also started to get going, but the ball spent a considerable amount of time in the Cats’ forward half. Ben Ronke scored the Blues’ first goal late in the quarter and Lachie Fogarty was busy between the arcs, assisting Ned Cahill who ran into an open goal to finish off the first term.
Quarter two
Both teams were struggling to take the control of the contest, with the respective defences showing authority. Tyreece Leiu applied the pressure in defensive 50, stopping Geelong’s chances at goal with a few intercept marks and a strong tackle. Heath Ramshaw kicked the first goal of the quarter in the 18th minute to break the goalless drought: however, the Cats picked up the pace and quickly returned the favour. A beautiful transition down the field saw Lachie Plowman booting a long-range kick, falling in the hands of Ben Crocker right in front of goal. The captain kicked truly just before the siren, which saw the Blues trail by 22 points at half time.
Quarter three
Geelong’s defence was locked in: with multiple intercepts, they were able to stop promising attacks from the Blues early in the third. Cahill battled manfully all quarter, showcasing his defensive impact, making smothers and tackles inside 50. Geelong grabbed the first goal for the term after a few narrow Carlton misses, but Josh Honey had a few key defensive highlights with his forward pressure, and skipper Crocker bounced the ball in for his second goal. Harry Lemmey opened his VFL account on debut with a beautiful long-range goal from the 50, and Josh Honey hit the board soon after.
Quarter four
The Blues came in hot, with Zavier Maher getting a much-needed goal three minutes into the final quarter. Rookie Hudson O'Keeffe created valuable ruck depth for the Blues, also kicking his first goal wearing the Navy Blue after a forward-50 tackle. Dom Akuei’s aerial ability was on display, battling for the contest and flying high for a remarkable intercept to keep the Cats away. A perfect transition down the field saw Ben Ronke convert his second goal, making it a nine-point game. The Blues were able to stop the momentum of Geelong most of the quarter, keeping them to just one goal. Carlton was on a steady comeback, but it was a case of too little too late in the game, producing a 16-point deficit to the Cats.
Reigning Vic Fuller medallist Jye Chalcraft was best-on-ground for Geelong, racking up 30 disposals, seven marks, six clearances and a goal, while Brandan Parfitt (23, eight clearances) had a dominant first half in his first VFL game since 2017, Ben Lloyd had 20 disposals (all kicks) in defence, dual Geelong league best-and-fairest winner Harry Benson (19, six clearances) impressed on debut and Ollie Dempsey stepped up in all the big moments to kick three goals. Lachie Plowman was massive in the first half for Carlton, keeping his team in the game with 22 disposals in defence on his way to 29 for the game, with ball magnet Paddy Dow (30, six marks, 10 clearances), Jack Carroll (25, seven marks, nine inside-50s), Alex Cincotta (23) and rookies Jaxon Binns (21, seven marks, five entries) and Archie Stevens (22) also impressing.
9 - Jye Chalcraft (GC)
6 - Paddy Dow (Car)
2 - Shannon Neale (GC)
2 - Sam Simpson (GC)
1 - Lochie O'Brien (Car)
1 - Lachie Plowman (Car)
HB: H. Ramshaw (51)*, L. Plowman (20), A. Cincotta (39)
C: J. Binns (32), L. Fogarty (8), L. O'Brien (4)
HF: J. Honey (36), H. Lemmey (31), B. Crocker (57)
F: H. O'Keeffe (35), T. Leiu (55), B. Ronke (67)
R: A. Mirkov (45), P. Dow (2), J. Carroll (16)
INT: D. Cuningham (28), P. Dozzi (53), N. Cahill (54), L. Parks (63), A. Stevens (64)
EMG: M. Lewis (58), A. Mills (66), M. Moschetti (68), J. Lefroy (79), L. Swaney (76)
IN: D. Cuningham, P. Dozzi
OUT: S. Durdin (hamstring), Z. Maher (knee)
The Carlton reserves struggled to find their feet, falling by 39 points to Greater Western Sydney at Giants Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The wet conditions at the ground caused some slippery football, with the Blues scoring five goals for the game. There was a lot of midfield dominance, but inaccuracy meant the Blues were unable to put scoreboard pressure on the Giants when they were on top. David Cuningham made a successful return after nearly two years off due to injuries, collecting nine disposals in limited game time. Under fire down back, Alex Cincotta (34 disposals) and Lachie Plowman (27 disposals) showcased their strong defensive presence.
Quarter one
The Giants came out hot, proceeding to kick the three goals of the match, also keeping Carlton to just six behinds in the first charge. Cuningham’s first disposal had great composure to hit up Paddy Dow for a scoring opportunity, but the kick went across the face. The Giants converted their second 10 minutes in, with the Blues struggling to convert despite some good moments in the contest. Captain Ben Crocker took some great marks in wet conditions, but was unable to nail his chances, with Lachie Plowman and Alex Cincotta working the ball nicely out of defence. The Blues had multiple attacking opportunities but were unable to convert much-needed goals, seeing the Giants take the lead by 16 points.
Quarter two
Jack Carroll kicked the first goal for Carlton six minutes into the second quarter, but Greater Western Sydney were right there to return the favour. Brodie Kemp had strong intercepts and David Cuningham with good pressure in attack, but the Giants continued to find their way to the scoreboard. Lachie Plowman and Alex Cincotta continued to impress down back, but little mistakes from the Blues cost them this quarter, as they continued to struggle producing scoring opportunities, collecting just one goal. The Giants maintained their authority - kicking their sixth goal – to lead 7.8 (50) to 1.6 (12) at the main break.
Quarter three
Unable to take its chances when going forward, Carlton conceded the first three goals, with the Giants kicking the first goal of the quarter 20 minutes in. The Giants had the advantage in the middle of the ground this term, but the Blues started to pick up the pace. A quick transition saw Lachie Fogarty (21 disposals for the game) find Crocker, leading to a terrific mark from Tyreece Leiu, scoring a much-needed goal for the Blues. A free kick to Carlton, found Hudson O’Keeffe kicking their third, leading them to trial by 23 points at three-quarter time.
Quarter four
A push in the back paid to Archie Stevens saw Ned Cahill line up for a set shot just outside the 50-metre mark in the opening minute of the term, but he was unable to convert. Cahill kept his composure minutes later, assisting Moschetti to kick the first goal of the quarter. Brodie Kemp added to a strong showing down back, pushing forward late to mark and secure another goal for Carlton right in front of the goal square. However, the Giants proved too strong for the Blues, sealing the win with a couple of goals late in the final charge, which saw the Carlton Reserves fall by 39 points.
Last-minute Supplementary Selection Period signing Alex Cincotta was the best in the Blues’ 39-point loss to Greater Western Sydney on Saturday, gathering 34 disposals. Out-of-favor defender Lachie Plowman did his best to get back into the AFL side, gathering 27 touches in a productive day. Brodie Kemp (24 disposals and a goal) and Paddy Dow (23 disposals) were also busy, while Lachie Fogarty had a game-high nine clearances among his 22 touches. No.32 selection in last year’s draft Jaxon Binns also impressed with 22 disposals and 10 marks. David Cuningham had a quiet nine-disposal outing in his first game for two years. Alex Mirkov dominated in the ruck (33 hitouts) but was quieter around the ground, Jack Carroll kicked a goal to go along with 19 disposals and rookie Dom Akuei got 13 touches. Harry Lemmey and Josh Honey were quiet with five touches apiece.
7 - Max Gruzewski (GWS)
5 - Alex Cincotta (Car)
4 - Phil Davis (GWS)
2 - Paddy Dow (Car)
1 - Cameron Fleeton (GWS)
1 - Barry O'Connor (GWS)
Luke Power's side headed to Arden Street seeking their first win of the VFL season with three players making their Carlton Reserves debuts. As is the nature of VFL team selection, the Blues have named five changes for today's clash with North Melbourne. Blake Kuipers, Jack Lefroy and Aidan Mills will all play their first game for the VFL Blues, joining VFL co-vice captain Lachie Swaney and defender Michael Lewis as the inclusions. They come into the team in place of Josh Honey (AFL selection), Jack Carroll and Alex Cincotta (AFL emergencies), David Cuningham and Tyreece Leiu (injured). Cuningham has been withdrawn from the VFL this week due to calf tightness, with the aim to be available next week.
HB: H. Ramshaw (51), L. Parks (63), A. Cincotta (39)
C: J. Binns (25), N. Cahill (54), P. Dozzi (53)
HF: J. Carroll (16), H. Lemmey (33), B. Crocker (57)
F: A. Mills (59)*, B. Kemp (17), L. Fogarty (8)
R: A. Mirkov (45), P. Dow (2), B. Ronke (67)
INT: H. O'Keeffe (35), L. McMahon (52), T. Leiu (55), M. Lewis (58), M. Moschetti (68)
EMG: B. Kuipers (60), A. Stevens (64), J. Brereton (65), D. Porter (72), H. Sinnott (75), L. Swaney (76)
IN: J. Lefroy, M. Lewis, A. Mills
OUT: D. Cuningham, J. Honey (AFL), A. Stevens (omit)
NEW: Jack Lefroy, 22, Old Trinity; Aiden Mills, 20, Echuca
The Carlton Reserves secured their first win of the season in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne at Arden Street. After a competitive first quarter and some slippery conditions, the Blues were able to take control. They pilled seven goals in the third quarter, helping them seal their 52-point victory. Paddy Dow (31 disposals) and Jaxon Binns (28 disposals) were again impressive in their midfield presence, kicking two goals each. Ben Ronke led the team with four goals, and Brodie Kemp (32 disposals, 13 marks) had a strong impact down back.
Quarter one
As the siren went to start the first quarter, the rain came bucketing down at Arden Street Oval. North Melbourne scored the first goal of the match three minutes in, but Brodie Kemp held up well down back, taking intercept marks to stop the Roos’ forward forays. Patrick Dozzi and Liam McMahon’s defensive abilities were on show, with a couple of hard tackles each, before Mitch Moschetti snagged Carlton’s first goal from 50 metres out. The Blues’ midfielders were getting on top, with Paddy Dow and Lachie Fogarty involved, but the slippery conditions made it tough for the Blues to convert. Ned Cahill gave some spark in the forward line, scoring the Blues’ second goal 21 minutes in, but North responded quickly, seeing the Blues lead by three points at the end of the final charge.
Quarter two
The rain finally started to quiet down, and Ben Ronke kicked the first of the term seven minutes in. Cahill and Brodie Kemp picked up where they left off, and Alex Mirkov starting to gain ascendancy in the ruck, creating opportunities for the midfield. Dom Akuei was aggressive in defence, while Jaxon Binns was busy between the arcs, converting his first goal of the match with a stunning snap before Ronke booted his second from a set shot shortly after. Dozzi’s speed was on display, weaving his way out of trouble, with Lachie Fogarty and Lachie Plowman continuing to work the ball nicely. Carlton’s defence was able to keep the Roos goalless in the second quarter, leading by 20 points at the main break.
Quarter three
Carlton came out firing, showing its authority with a seven-goal quarter. Moschetti collected his second, and Ronke created a carbon copy of his first goal from 50 metres out to get his third. Brodie Kemp and Lachie Plowman were combative in defence, continuing to be solid in the back line, while Luke Parks didn’t go unnoticed, taking some strong intercept marks. North Melbourne only converted one goal in the third quarter, with the Blues taking control of the contest. Paddy Dow, Harry Lemmey (two goals) and Hudson O'Keeffe all hit the scoreboard, and a 50-metre penalty late in the quarter had Jaxon Binns collect his second.
Quarter four
Ben Ronke opened the final charge kicking his fourth goal of the match. With the aid of the breeze, most of the quarter largely lived in North Melbourne’s forward half, kicking three goals. However, the damage had largely been done. Heath Ramshaw and Lachlan Swaney fought until the final siren, while Paddy Dow continued his strong showing in the midfield, scoring his second just before the siren.
Out of favour midfielder Paddy Dow was dominant as Carlton recorded a resounding 52-point win over North Melbourne on Friday. Dow, who has managed just four AFL games under Michael Voss' watch, collected 31 disposals, booted two goals and had a team-high five clearances in the victory. First-year player Jaxon Binns continues to push for a senior debut after another impressive outing. Taken with pick No.32 in last year's AFL Draft, Binns booted two goals and took nine marks from his 28 disposals. Young forward Harry Lemmey also kicked two goals and laid three tackles, while defender Lachie Plowman collected 23 disposals and took 10 marks. The Blues smashed the Kangaroos in the air, taking 121 marks to 45, with defender Brodie Kemp leading the way with 13 marks in his 24-disposal outing. Alex Mirkov was strong in the ruck with 28 hitouts, while rookie Dom Akuei and ruckman Hudson O'Keeffe were quiet with 11 and five touches, respectively.
8 - Ben Ronke (Car)
5 - Jaxon Binns (Car)
4 - Brodie Kemp (Car)
2 - Mitch Moschetti (Car)
1 - Heath Ramshaw (Car)
HB: L. McMahon (52), B. Kemp (17), A. Cincotta (39)
C: J. Binns (25), L. Fogarty (8), L. O'Brien (4)
HF: J. Carroll (16), H. Lemmey (33), B. Crocker (57)
F: J. Honey (36), B. Kuipers (60), B. Ronke (67)
R: A. Mirkov (45), P. Dow (2), P. Dozzi (53)
INT: H. O'Keeffe (35), H. Ramshaw (51)*, N. Cahill (54), L. Parks (63), M. Moschetti (68)
EMG: A. Mills (59), A. Stevens (64), S. Grant (56), J. Lefroy (79), H. Sinnott (75), L. Swaney (76), T. Leiu (55), M. Lewis (58)
IN: J. Carroll, A. Cincotta, S. Durdin, J. Honey, L. O'Brien
OUT: J. Lefroy, M. Lewis, A. Mills, A. Stevens, L. Swaney
The Carlton Reserves were up for the fight against Richmond, leading to a nine-point victory at IKON Park on Friday night. The scores were close all game, with both teams battling hard for the contest. Leading by two points at the end of the third quarter, the Blues were able to take home the win after a four-goal final term. Sam Durdin had a successful return back after an injury sustained in Round 1, collecting 24 disposals and 14 marks in a best-on-ground performance. He was well supported by Brodie Kemp (29 disposals, 10 marks), who had another strong performance down back, while Ben Ronke scored two final-quarter goals.
Quarter one
The dewy conditions made for some double grabs and fumbles, but both teams came out with physical pressure. Paddy Dow registered the first major of the game from a clearance, before the Tigers followed with a goal soon after. Brodie Kemp was under fire down back, putting in the work to stop the Tigers’ attacking opportunities. Alex Cincotta had hot hands on the Sherrin, with Jaxon Binns and Lachie Fogarty also involved, working the ball nicely down the ground. A late Richmond goal saw the Blues trial by 5 points at the end of the first charge.
Quarter two
The speed of Paddy Dow and Lachie Fogarty was on display early in the second term, both creating opportunities for the Blues to score. After a long-range goal from Richmond to open proceedings, Carlton began to generate scoring opportunities, but struggled to convert in the first half of the quarter. Sam Durdin and Brodie Kemp took to the skies, both collecting crucial intercept marks to stop the Tigers from clawing their way to a greater lead on the scoreboard. Ned Cahill registered a goal following a nice assist from skipper Ben Crocker in what turned into a scrappy game, with both teams fighting for the contest. Carlton started to take control with back-to-back goals as Cahill converted his second and Lachie Fogarty followed suit with a beautiful snap inside the 50. Crocker responded quickly to a Richmond goal, giving the Blues a seven-point lead at half time.
Quarter three
Carlton had a slight lead, but Richmond made them earn every touch, applying physical pressure to stop the Blues’ attacks. Luke Parks and Lachie Fogarty brought the heat, and Jaxon Binns continued to be busy in between the arcs. Alex Mirkov was dominating the ruck (51 hit outs for the match), as the ball largely lived in Carlton’s forward half without scoreboard return. Inaccuracy from the Blues saw them only register four behinds, giving a chance to Richmond to shorten the lead – and that’s exactly what they did. The Tigers scored the first and only goal of the quarter 24 minutes in, cutting the Blues’ lead to two points at the final change.
Quarter four
Three minutes in, Ronke registered his first goal of the game, soccering the ball through for a much-needed goal for the Blues. Paddy Dow and Patrick Dozzi did well to get the ball out of the middle, but the Tigers were able to apply the pressure to thwart the Blues going forward. Brodie Kemp and Sam Durdin continued to be dominant down back and Dom Akuei took a terrific intercept mark to stop the Tigers in their tracks. Harry Lemmey converted his first goal of the quarter 16 minutes in, but the Tigers were quick to respond, booting a major to make it a nine-point game. Ronke secured his second goal at the 24 minute mark, and Lochie O'Brien followed with a snap directly after. However, as had been the case all night, the Tigers came again, booting two late majors in quick succession to cut the lead to just seven points. The Blues were able to steady, holding onto possession to register their second consecutive win come the final siren.
Match Details
Alex Cincotta continued to push for an AFL debut and Paddy Dow was good again in Carlton's nine-point win over Richmond on Friday night. Alex Cincotta, who joined the Blues via the pre-season supplemental selection period, had a game-high 34 disposals. Paddy Dow had an equal game-high nine clearances to go with his 27 disposals, five tackles and a goal. With the Blues coming off their first AFL loss of the season, there may be spots up for grabs and Brodie Kemp (29 disposals), Jaxon Binns (29) and Lochie O'Brien (26 and a goal) were also busy. Sam Durdin had 24 touches and Lachie Fogarty booted a goal to go with his 23, six tackles and six clearances. Alex Mirkov dominated in the ruck with 51 hitouts, Harry Lemmey kicked 1.3 and Jack Carroll had 21 disposals.
BYE
BYE
Coach: Luke Power
Captain: Ben Crocker
Best & Fairest:
Position:
Premier:
Carlton's 2023 Reserves Team Squad.
50 - Zavier Maher (VC)
51 - Heath Ramshaw
52 - Liam McMahon
53 - Patrick Dozzi
54 - Ned Cahill
55 - Tyreece Leiu
56 - Sam Grant
57 - Ben Crocker (C)
58 - Michael Lewis
60 - Blake Kuipers
61 - Ethan Bentley
62 - Hayden Gill
63 - Luke Parks
64 - Archie Stevens
65 - Jed Brererton
66 - Aiden Mills
67 - Ben Ronke
68 - Mitch Moschetti
69 - Charlie Brauer
70 - Noah Barnes
71 - Nathan Scollo
72 - Darcy Porter
73 - Ben Moyle
74 - Logan Prout
75 - Hamish Sinnott
76 - Lachlan Swaney (VC)
77 - Will White
78 - Jack Maruff
79 - Jack Lefroy
80 - Eli Pearce
Round 1, 2023.
| CARLTON | 2.2.14 | 4.4.28 | 7.8.50 | 10.9 (69) |
| GEELONG | 5.4.34 | 7.8.50 | 11.10.76 | 12.13 (85) |
| Venue: | Ikon Park, Carlton. | |||
| Date: | Friday 24th March, 2023 (7.05 pm). | |||
| Result: | Lost by 16 points. | |||
| Goalkickers: | Ben Crocker 2.1, Ben Ronke 2.1, Ned Cahill 1.2, Hudson O'Keeffe 1.1, Harry Lemmey 1.0, Josh Honey 1.0, Heath Ramshaw 1.0, Zavier Maher 1.0, Alex Cincotta 0.1, Rushed 0.3. | |||
| Best: | Paddy Dow, Lachie Plowman, Brodie Kemp, Archie Stevens, Jack Carroll, Ned Cahill. | |||
| Reports: | Nil. | |||
| Injuries: | Nil. | |||
NEW: Jaxon Binns, 18, Berwick/Dandenong Stingrays; Harry Lemmey, 19, West Adelaide; Liam McMahon, 20, Collingwood; Hudson O'Keeffe, 18, Camberwell/Oakleigh Chargers; Ben Ronke, 25, Sydney
Team
Match Review
Carlton falls in season opener
All the action and the highlights from Carlton's Round 1 VFL clash. - By Samantha Smith.The Carlton Reserves were left to rue a slow start in their season opener against Geelong, falling by 16 points at IKON Park on Friday night. After conceding the opening five goals of the game, the Blues responded in kind, but Luke Power’s side were unable to bridge the gap, despite drawing within nine points in the final quarter. Lachie Fogarty made a successful return from injury, collecting 17 disposals in limited game time, while Lachie Plowman (29 disposals) and Brodie Kemp (20 disposals) had strong moments down back in the Round 1 clash.
Quarter one
It was a rough start for the Carlton Reserves in the first half of the quarter. A few early attacking opportunities were missed, and Geelong made Carlton pay, kicking the first five goals to Carlton’s zero. Lachie Fogarty had an impressive start to his return: he was busy in the midfield, creating attack opportunities for the Blues. Paddy Dow also started to get going, but the ball spent a considerable amount of time in the Cats’ forward half. Ben Ronke scored the Blues’ first goal late in the quarter and Lachie Fogarty was busy between the arcs, assisting Ned Cahill who ran into an open goal to finish off the first term.
Quarter two
Both teams were struggling to take the control of the contest, with the respective defences showing authority. Tyreece Leiu applied the pressure in defensive 50, stopping Geelong’s chances at goal with a few intercept marks and a strong tackle. Heath Ramshaw kicked the first goal of the quarter in the 18th minute to break the goalless drought: however, the Cats picked up the pace and quickly returned the favour. A beautiful transition down the field saw Lachie Plowman booting a long-range kick, falling in the hands of Ben Crocker right in front of goal. The captain kicked truly just before the siren, which saw the Blues trail by 22 points at half time.
Quarter three
Geelong’s defence was locked in: with multiple intercepts, they were able to stop promising attacks from the Blues early in the third. Cahill battled manfully all quarter, showcasing his defensive impact, making smothers and tackles inside 50. Geelong grabbed the first goal for the term after a few narrow Carlton misses, but Josh Honey had a few key defensive highlights with his forward pressure, and skipper Crocker bounced the ball in for his second goal. Harry Lemmey opened his VFL account on debut with a beautiful long-range goal from the 50, and Josh Honey hit the board soon after.
Quarter four
The Blues came in hot, with Zavier Maher getting a much-needed goal three minutes into the final quarter. Rookie Hudson O'Keeffe created valuable ruck depth for the Blues, also kicking his first goal wearing the Navy Blue after a forward-50 tackle. Dom Akuei’s aerial ability was on display, battling for the contest and flying high for a remarkable intercept to keep the Cats away. A perfect transition down the field saw Ben Ronke convert his second goal, making it a nine-point game. The Blues were able to stop the momentum of Geelong most of the quarter, keeping them to just one goal. Carlton was on a steady comeback, but it was a case of too little too late in the game, producing a 16-point deficit to the Cats.
Smithy's VFL Round 1 Review
Geelong produced a blistering start and a gutsy finish to hand new coach Mark Corrigan a winning start with a 16-point defeat of Carlton in the Smithy’s VFL season opener at IKON Park on Friday night. The Cats kicked the first five goals and never relinquished the lead, coming up with a crucial goal every time the Blues looked like mounting a challenge. The only real nervous moment for Corrigan coming when Carlton kicked the first three goals of the last term to draw within eight points.Reigning Vic Fuller medallist Jye Chalcraft was best-on-ground for Geelong, racking up 30 disposals, seven marks, six clearances and a goal, while Brandan Parfitt (23, eight clearances) had a dominant first half in his first VFL game since 2017, Ben Lloyd had 20 disposals (all kicks) in defence, dual Geelong league best-and-fairest winner Harry Benson (19, six clearances) impressed on debut and Ollie Dempsey stepped up in all the big moments to kick three goals. Lachie Plowman was massive in the first half for Carlton, keeping his team in the game with 22 disposals in defence on his way to 29 for the game, with ball magnet Paddy Dow (30, six marks, 10 clearances), Jack Carroll (25, seven marks, nine inside-50s), Alex Cincotta (23) and rookies Jaxon Binns (21, seven marks, five entries) and Archie Stevens (22) also impressing.
VFLCA Votes
9 - Jonathon Ceglar (GC)9 - Jye Chalcraft (GC)
6 - Paddy Dow (Car)
2 - Shannon Neale (GC)
2 - Sam Simpson (GC)
1 - Lochie O'Brien (Car)
1 - Lachie Plowman (Car)
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Round 2, 2023.
| CARLTON | 0.6.6 | 1.6.12 | 3.11.29 | 5.14 (44) |
| GWS GIANTS | 3.3.21 | 7.8.50 | 8.8.56 | 12.11 (83) |
| Venue: | Giants Stadium, Sydney NSW. | |||
| Date: | Saturday April 1st, 2023 (12.55 pm). | |||
| Result: | Lost by 39 points. | |||
| Goalkickers: | Tyreece Leiu 1.1, Jack Carroll 1.1, Hudson O'Keeffe 1.0, Brodie Kemp 1.0, Mitch Moschetti 1.0, Ben Crocker 0.4, Archie Stevens 0.1, Ben Ronke 0.1, Paddy Dow 0.1, David Cuningham 0.1, Rushed 0.4. | |||
| Best: | Paddy Dow, Alex Cincotta, Jack Carroll, Brodie Kemp, Lachie Fogarty. | |||
| Reports: | Nil. | |||
| Injuries: | Nil. | |||
Team
B: D. Akuei (41), L. McMahon (52), B. Kemp (17)HB: H. Ramshaw (51)*, L. Plowman (20), A. Cincotta (39)
C: J. Binns (32), L. Fogarty (8), L. O'Brien (4)
HF: J. Honey (36), H. Lemmey (31), B. Crocker (57)
F: H. O'Keeffe (35), T. Leiu (55), B. Ronke (67)
R: A. Mirkov (45), P. Dow (2), J. Carroll (16)
INT: D. Cuningham (28), P. Dozzi (53), N. Cahill (54), L. Parks (63), A. Stevens (64)
EMG: M. Lewis (58), A. Mills (66), M. Moschetti (68), J. Lefroy (79), L. Swaney (76)
IN: D. Cuningham, P. Dozzi
OUT: S. Durdin (hamstring), Z. Maher (knee)
Match Review
Carlton's Round 2 loss against GWS.
By Samantha Smith.The Carlton reserves struggled to find their feet, falling by 39 points to Greater Western Sydney at Giants Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The wet conditions at the ground caused some slippery football, with the Blues scoring five goals for the game. There was a lot of midfield dominance, but inaccuracy meant the Blues were unable to put scoreboard pressure on the Giants when they were on top. David Cuningham made a successful return after nearly two years off due to injuries, collecting nine disposals in limited game time. Under fire down back, Alex Cincotta (34 disposals) and Lachie Plowman (27 disposals) showcased their strong defensive presence.
Quarter one
The Giants came out hot, proceeding to kick the three goals of the match, also keeping Carlton to just six behinds in the first charge. Cuningham’s first disposal had great composure to hit up Paddy Dow for a scoring opportunity, but the kick went across the face. The Giants converted their second 10 minutes in, with the Blues struggling to convert despite some good moments in the contest. Captain Ben Crocker took some great marks in wet conditions, but was unable to nail his chances, with Lachie Plowman and Alex Cincotta working the ball nicely out of defence. The Blues had multiple attacking opportunities but were unable to convert much-needed goals, seeing the Giants take the lead by 16 points.
Quarter two
Jack Carroll kicked the first goal for Carlton six minutes into the second quarter, but Greater Western Sydney were right there to return the favour. Brodie Kemp had strong intercepts and David Cuningham with good pressure in attack, but the Giants continued to find their way to the scoreboard. Lachie Plowman and Alex Cincotta continued to impress down back, but little mistakes from the Blues cost them this quarter, as they continued to struggle producing scoring opportunities, collecting just one goal. The Giants maintained their authority - kicking their sixth goal – to lead 7.8 (50) to 1.6 (12) at the main break.
Quarter three
Unable to take its chances when going forward, Carlton conceded the first three goals, with the Giants kicking the first goal of the quarter 20 minutes in. The Giants had the advantage in the middle of the ground this term, but the Blues started to pick up the pace. A quick transition saw Lachie Fogarty (21 disposals for the game) find Crocker, leading to a terrific mark from Tyreece Leiu, scoring a much-needed goal for the Blues. A free kick to Carlton, found Hudson O’Keeffe kicking their third, leading them to trial by 23 points at three-quarter time.
Quarter four
A push in the back paid to Archie Stevens saw Ned Cahill line up for a set shot just outside the 50-metre mark in the opening minute of the term, but he was unable to convert. Cahill kept his composure minutes later, assisting Moschetti to kick the first goal of the quarter. Brodie Kemp added to a strong showing down back, pushing forward late to mark and secure another goal for Carlton right in front of the goal square. However, the Giants proved too strong for the Blues, sealing the win with a couple of goals late in the final charge, which saw the Carlton Reserves fall by 39 points.
Smithy's VFL Round 2 Review
Last-minute Supplementary Selection Period signing Alex Cincotta was the best in the Blues’ 39-point loss to Greater Western Sydney on Saturday, gathering 34 disposals. Out-of-favor defender Lachie Plowman did his best to get back into the AFL side, gathering 27 touches in a productive day. Brodie Kemp (24 disposals and a goal) and Paddy Dow (23 disposals) were also busy, while Lachie Fogarty had a game-high nine clearances among his 22 touches. No.32 selection in last year’s draft Jaxon Binns also impressed with 22 disposals and 10 marks. David Cuningham had a quiet nine-disposal outing in his first game for two years. Alex Mirkov dominated in the ruck (33 hitouts) but was quieter around the ground, Jack Carroll kicked a goal to go along with 19 disposals and rookie Dom Akuei got 13 touches. Harry Lemmey and Josh Honey were quiet with five touches apiece.
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10 - Joshua Fahey (GWS)7 - Max Gruzewski (GWS)
5 - Alex Cincotta (Car)
4 - Phil Davis (GWS)
2 - Paddy Dow (Car)
1 - Cameron Fleeton (GWS)
1 - Barry O'Connor (GWS)
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Round 3, 2023.
| CARLTON | 2.5.17 | 5.8.38 | 12.10.82 | 14.14 (98) |
| NORTH MELBOURNE | 2.2.14 | 2.6.18 | 3.9.27 | 6.10 (46) |
| Venue: | Arden Street, North Melbourne. | |||
| Date: | Friday April 7th, 2023 (12.30 pm). | |||
| Result: | Won by 52 points. | |||
| Goalkickers: | Ben Ronke 4.1, Harry Lemmey 2.2, Paddy Dow 2.2, Mitchell Moschetti 2.1, Jaxon Binns 2.0, Ned Cahill 1.1, Hudson O'Keeffe 1.0, Michael Lewis 0.1, Jack Lefroy 0.1, Patrick Dozzi 0.1, Ben Crocker 0.1, Rushed 0.3. | |||
| Best: | Paddy Dow, Brodie Kemp, Ben Ronke, Jaxon Binns, Lachie Fogarty, Heath Ramshaw. | |||
| Reports: | Nil. | |||
| Injuries: | Nil. | |||
Luke Power's side headed to Arden Street seeking their first win of the VFL season with three players making their Carlton Reserves debuts. As is the nature of VFL team selection, the Blues have named five changes for today's clash with North Melbourne. Blake Kuipers, Jack Lefroy and Aidan Mills will all play their first game for the VFL Blues, joining VFL co-vice captain Lachie Swaney and defender Michael Lewis as the inclusions. They come into the team in place of Josh Honey (AFL selection), Jack Carroll and Alex Cincotta (AFL emergencies), David Cuningham and Tyreece Leiu (injured). Cuningham has been withdrawn from the VFL this week due to calf tightness, with the aim to be available next week.
Team
B: D. Akuei (41), L. Plowman (20), J. Lefroy (79)HB: H. Ramshaw (51), L. Parks (63), A. Cincotta (39)
C: J. Binns (25), N. Cahill (54), P. Dozzi (53)
HF: J. Carroll (16), H. Lemmey (33), B. Crocker (57)
F: A. Mills (59)*, B. Kemp (17), L. Fogarty (8)
R: A. Mirkov (45), P. Dow (2), B. Ronke (67)
INT: H. O'Keeffe (35), L. McMahon (52), T. Leiu (55), M. Lewis (58), M. Moschetti (68)
EMG: B. Kuipers (60), A. Stevens (64), J. Brereton (65), D. Porter (72), H. Sinnott (75), L. Swaney (76)
IN: J. Lefroy, M. Lewis, A. Mills
OUT: D. Cuningham, J. Honey (AFL), A. Stevens (omit)
NEW: Jack Lefroy, 22, Old Trinity; Aiden Mills, 20, Echuca
Match Review
Reserves record first 2023 win
It was an imposing performance from the VFL Blues on Good Friday. - By Samantha Smith.The Carlton Reserves secured their first win of the season in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne at Arden Street. After a competitive first quarter and some slippery conditions, the Blues were able to take control. They pilled seven goals in the third quarter, helping them seal their 52-point victory. Paddy Dow (31 disposals) and Jaxon Binns (28 disposals) were again impressive in their midfield presence, kicking two goals each. Ben Ronke led the team with four goals, and Brodie Kemp (32 disposals, 13 marks) had a strong impact down back.
Quarter one
As the siren went to start the first quarter, the rain came bucketing down at Arden Street Oval. North Melbourne scored the first goal of the match three minutes in, but Brodie Kemp held up well down back, taking intercept marks to stop the Roos’ forward forays. Patrick Dozzi and Liam McMahon’s defensive abilities were on show, with a couple of hard tackles each, before Mitch Moschetti snagged Carlton’s first goal from 50 metres out. The Blues’ midfielders were getting on top, with Paddy Dow and Lachie Fogarty involved, but the slippery conditions made it tough for the Blues to convert. Ned Cahill gave some spark in the forward line, scoring the Blues’ second goal 21 minutes in, but North responded quickly, seeing the Blues lead by three points at the end of the final charge.
Quarter two
The rain finally started to quiet down, and Ben Ronke kicked the first of the term seven minutes in. Cahill and Brodie Kemp picked up where they left off, and Alex Mirkov starting to gain ascendancy in the ruck, creating opportunities for the midfield. Dom Akuei was aggressive in defence, while Jaxon Binns was busy between the arcs, converting his first goal of the match with a stunning snap before Ronke booted his second from a set shot shortly after. Dozzi’s speed was on display, weaving his way out of trouble, with Lachie Fogarty and Lachie Plowman continuing to work the ball nicely. Carlton’s defence was able to keep the Roos goalless in the second quarter, leading by 20 points at the main break.
Quarter three
Carlton came out firing, showing its authority with a seven-goal quarter. Moschetti collected his second, and Ronke created a carbon copy of his first goal from 50 metres out to get his third. Brodie Kemp and Lachie Plowman were combative in defence, continuing to be solid in the back line, while Luke Parks didn’t go unnoticed, taking some strong intercept marks. North Melbourne only converted one goal in the third quarter, with the Blues taking control of the contest. Paddy Dow, Harry Lemmey (two goals) and Hudson O'Keeffe all hit the scoreboard, and a 50-metre penalty late in the quarter had Jaxon Binns collect his second.
Quarter four
Ben Ronke opened the final charge kicking his fourth goal of the match. With the aid of the breeze, most of the quarter largely lived in North Melbourne’s forward half, kicking three goals. However, the damage had largely been done. Heath Ramshaw and Lachlan Swaney fought until the final siren, while Paddy Dow continued his strong showing in the midfield, scoring his second just before the siren.
Smithy's VFL Round 3 Review
Out of favour midfielder Paddy Dow was dominant as Carlton recorded a resounding 52-point win over North Melbourne on Friday. Dow, who has managed just four AFL games under Michael Voss' watch, collected 31 disposals, booted two goals and had a team-high five clearances in the victory. First-year player Jaxon Binns continues to push for a senior debut after another impressive outing. Taken with pick No.32 in last year's AFL Draft, Binns booted two goals and took nine marks from his 28 disposals. Young forward Harry Lemmey also kicked two goals and laid three tackles, while defender Lachie Plowman collected 23 disposals and took 10 marks. The Blues smashed the Kangaroos in the air, taking 121 marks to 45, with defender Brodie Kemp leading the way with 13 marks in his 24-disposal outing. Alex Mirkov was strong in the ruck with 28 hitouts, while rookie Dom Akuei and ruckman Hudson O'Keeffe were quiet with 11 and five touches, respectively.
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10 - Paddy Dow (Car)8 - Ben Ronke (Car)
5 - Jaxon Binns (Car)
4 - Brodie Kemp (Car)
2 - Mitch Moschetti (Car)
1 - Heath Ramshaw (Car)
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Round 4, 2023.
| CARLTON | 1.4.10 | 5.7.37 | 5.11.41 | 9.14 (68) |
| RICHMOND | 2.3.15 | 4.6.30 | 5.9.39 | 8.11 (59) |
| Venue: | IKON Park, Carlton. | |||
| Date: | Friday April 14th, 2023 (7.05 pm). | |||
| Result: | Won by 9 points. | |||
| Goalkickers: | Ben Ronke 2.4, Ned Cahill 2.0, Harry Lemmey 1.3, Ben Crocker 1.2, Lochie O'Brien 1.1, Paddy Dow 1.0, Lachie Fogarty 1.0, Lachlan Swaney 0.1, Heath Ramshaw 0.1, Rushed 0.2. | |||
| Best: | Sam Durdin, Brodie Kemp, Paddy Dow, Alex Cincotta, Lachie Fogarty, Alex Mirkov. | |||
| Reports: | Nil. | |||
| Injuries: | Nil. | |||
Team
B: D. Akuei (41), S. Durdin (38), L. Plowman (20)HB: L. McMahon (52), B. Kemp (17), A. Cincotta (39)
C: J. Binns (25), L. Fogarty (8), L. O'Brien (4)
HF: J. Carroll (16), H. Lemmey (33), B. Crocker (57)
F: J. Honey (36), B. Kuipers (60), B. Ronke (67)
R: A. Mirkov (45), P. Dow (2), P. Dozzi (53)
INT: H. O'Keeffe (35), H. Ramshaw (51)*, N. Cahill (54), L. Parks (63), M. Moschetti (68)
EMG: A. Mills (59), A. Stevens (64), S. Grant (56), J. Lefroy (79), H. Sinnott (75), L. Swaney (76), T. Leiu (55), M. Lewis (58)
IN: J. Carroll, A. Cincotta, S. Durdin, J. Honey, L. O'Brien
OUT: J. Lefroy, M. Lewis, A. Mills, A. Stevens, L. Swaney
Match Review
Blues record second win on the trot
Sam Durdin and Brodie Kemp starred in the Carlton Reserves' second straight win. - By Samantha Smith.The Carlton Reserves were up for the fight against Richmond, leading to a nine-point victory at IKON Park on Friday night. The scores were close all game, with both teams battling hard for the contest. Leading by two points at the end of the third quarter, the Blues were able to take home the win after a four-goal final term. Sam Durdin had a successful return back after an injury sustained in Round 1, collecting 24 disposals and 14 marks in a best-on-ground performance. He was well supported by Brodie Kemp (29 disposals, 10 marks), who had another strong performance down back, while Ben Ronke scored two final-quarter goals.
Quarter one
The dewy conditions made for some double grabs and fumbles, but both teams came out with physical pressure. Paddy Dow registered the first major of the game from a clearance, before the Tigers followed with a goal soon after. Brodie Kemp was under fire down back, putting in the work to stop the Tigers’ attacking opportunities. Alex Cincotta had hot hands on the Sherrin, with Jaxon Binns and Lachie Fogarty also involved, working the ball nicely down the ground. A late Richmond goal saw the Blues trial by 5 points at the end of the first charge.
Quarter two
The speed of Paddy Dow and Lachie Fogarty was on display early in the second term, both creating opportunities for the Blues to score. After a long-range goal from Richmond to open proceedings, Carlton began to generate scoring opportunities, but struggled to convert in the first half of the quarter. Sam Durdin and Brodie Kemp took to the skies, both collecting crucial intercept marks to stop the Tigers from clawing their way to a greater lead on the scoreboard. Ned Cahill registered a goal following a nice assist from skipper Ben Crocker in what turned into a scrappy game, with both teams fighting for the contest. Carlton started to take control with back-to-back goals as Cahill converted his second and Lachie Fogarty followed suit with a beautiful snap inside the 50. Crocker responded quickly to a Richmond goal, giving the Blues a seven-point lead at half time.
Quarter three
Carlton had a slight lead, but Richmond made them earn every touch, applying physical pressure to stop the Blues’ attacks. Luke Parks and Lachie Fogarty brought the heat, and Jaxon Binns continued to be busy in between the arcs. Alex Mirkov was dominating the ruck (51 hit outs for the match), as the ball largely lived in Carlton’s forward half without scoreboard return. Inaccuracy from the Blues saw them only register four behinds, giving a chance to Richmond to shorten the lead – and that’s exactly what they did. The Tigers scored the first and only goal of the quarter 24 minutes in, cutting the Blues’ lead to two points at the final change.
Quarter four
Three minutes in, Ronke registered his first goal of the game, soccering the ball through for a much-needed goal for the Blues. Paddy Dow and Patrick Dozzi did well to get the ball out of the middle, but the Tigers were able to apply the pressure to thwart the Blues going forward. Brodie Kemp and Sam Durdin continued to be dominant down back and Dom Akuei took a terrific intercept mark to stop the Tigers in their tracks. Harry Lemmey converted his first goal of the quarter 16 minutes in, but the Tigers were quick to respond, booting a major to make it a nine-point game. Ronke secured his second goal at the 24 minute mark, and Lochie O'Brien followed with a snap directly after. However, as had been the case all night, the Tigers came again, booting two late majors in quick succession to cut the lead to just seven points. The Blues were able to steady, holding onto possession to register their second consecutive win come the final siren.
Match Details
Alex Cincotta continued to push for an AFL debut and Paddy Dow was good again in Carlton's nine-point win over Richmond on Friday night. Alex Cincotta, who joined the Blues via the pre-season supplemental selection period, had a game-high 34 disposals. Paddy Dow had an equal game-high nine clearances to go with his 27 disposals, five tackles and a goal. With the Blues coming off their first AFL loss of the season, there may be spots up for grabs and Brodie Kemp (29 disposals), Jaxon Binns (29) and Lochie O'Brien (26 and a goal) were also busy. Sam Durdin had 24 touches and Lachie Fogarty booted a goal to go with his 23, six tackles and six clearances. Alex Mirkov dominated in the ruck with 51 hitouts, Harry Lemmey kicked 1.3 and Jack Carroll had 21 disposals.
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Round 5, 2023.
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| SANDRINGHAM | ||||
| Venue: | IKON Park, Carlton. | |||
| Date: | Sunday April 23rd, 2023 (11.05 am). | |||
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| Venue: | IKON Park, Carlton. | |||
| Date: | Saturday April 29th, 2023 (11.05 am). | |||
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Round 7, 2023.
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| Venue: | IKON Park, Carlton. | |||
| Date: | Saturday May 6th, 2023 (11.05 am). | |||
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Round 8, 2023.
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Round 9, 2023.
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| Venue: | DVS Stadium, Williamstown. | |||
| Date: | Sunday May 21st, 2023 (12.00 pm). | |||
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Round 10, 2023.
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| Venue: | SCG, Sydney NSW. | |||
| Date: | Saturday May 26th, 2023 (4.05 pm). | |||
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Round 11, 2023.
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| Venue: | IKON Park, Carlton. | |||
| Date: | Saturday June 3rd, 2023 (2.05 pm). | |||
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Round 12, 2023.
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| Venue: | IKON Park, Carlton. | |||
| Date: | Sunday June 11th, 2023 (2.05 pm). | |||
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Round 13, 2023.
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| Venue: | Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee. | |||
| Date: | Saturday June 17th, 2023 (2.05 pm). | |||
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Round 14, 2023.
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