Round 4, 2019

Carlton 1.3 9 5.4 34 7.7 49 8.9 57 Gold Coast Suns 3.1 19 4.4 28 5.8 38 8.11 59
Venue:	Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast Qld.
Date:	Sunday 14th April, 2019 (2.40 pm).
Result:	Lost by 2 points
Crowd:	14,176
Goalkickers:	M. McGovern 3, P. Cripps 2, C. Curnow, Z. Fisher, P. Walsh 1.
Reports:	Will Setterfield charged with engaging in rough conduct on Will Powell - 2 week suspension.
Umpires:	N. Foot, E. Glouftsis, M. Nicholls
Injuries:	Nil.
Ladder:	18th

Game Review

Heartbreak Blues
Carlton have fallen short in an eleventh-hour defeat to Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium on Sunday. Despite the best efforts of skipper Patrick Cripps, Liam Jones and youngster Sam Walsh, Carlton could not hold off a determined fourth-quarter attack from the home team.

The Breakdown
Q1 Breakdown: Carlton started on the front foot, winning the first two clearances and notching nine disposals to the Suns zero in the first two minutes. From then it was a tight contest played between the arcs. It was a frustrating first term for the Blues, unable to break away with missed opportunities from Harry McKay and Zac Fisher. Taking advantage of Carlton’s inaccuracy, the Suns made the most of their chances to take a 10-point lead into quarter time.

Q2 Breakdown: The Blues came back strong in the second quarter with goals in the first two minutes courtesy of returning stars Charlie Curnow and Mitch McGovern. Quick ball movement saw the Blues hit the front early, but it quickly returned to a scrappy contest through the centre allowing the Suns to steady. The Suns’ scoring opportunities were stifled by a tireless Blues defence. Backline efforts culminated in a courageous diving save from Dale Thomas for a score that would have seen the scores levelled going into half time.

Q3 Breakdown: Sam Walsh has again showed his credentials as a No. 1 draft pick, kicking a major early in the third to give the Blues some breathing room. There were concerns for the young Blue after a suspected corky early in the third, but he was quick to return after a short spell on the sidelines. From then all it took was a classy goal from skipper Patrick Cripps to propel the Blues forward with an 18-point lead. A late reply form the Suns saw the Blues take an 11-point lead into the final term.

Q4 Breakdown: It was a nervous start to the fourth quarter for Blues fans, with the Suns getting one away off the boot of Ben Ainsworth to shorten the lead to just four points. The relentless Suns hit the front with nine minutes remaining in the term, following a goal from Holman. Patrick Cripps responded with his own goal to give the Blues lead, but a goal with only seconds for the Suns saw them snatch the win and the four points.

Moment of the match: Carlton faithful would have all been on the edges of their seats when Sam Walsh went down after receiving a heavy knock in a third quarter marking contest. However, testament to the youngster’s toughness, Walsh rebounded to his feet and kicked an important goal for the Blues.

Three things we learned:
1. Patrick Cripps ability to lift when the team needs him the most is second to none. The Captain truly took the game on, displaying class around the contest and providing an additional option up front.
2. Jacob Weitering and Liam Jones are are forming an impermeable defensive unit. The pair had seven and five rebound 50s respectively to quell the Suns attack. Intercept possessions.
3. It’s only a matter of time before we see a rising star nod for young gun Sam Walsh. The midfielder was again influential against the Suns with 30 disposals, six clearances and a goal.

Best players: S. Walsh, L. Jones, J. Weitering, P. Cripps, M. Murphy, Z. Fisher

Team

B:	20 Lachie Plowman	14 Liam Jones	23 Jacob Weitering
HB:	6 Kade Simpson	22 Caleb Marchbank	39 Dale Thomas
C:	3 Marc Murphy	9 Patrick Cripps (c)	18 Sam Walsh
HF:	5 Sam Petrevski-Seton	30 Charlie Curnow	25 Zac Fisher
F:	41 Levi Casboult	10 Harry McKay	35 Ed Curnow
Ruck:	27 Matthew Lobbe	43 Will Setterfield	2 Paddy Dow
Interchange:	4 Lochie O'Brien	11 Mitch McGovern	24 Nic Newman
	40 Michael Gibbons
Coach:	Brendon Bolton
Emg:	1 Jack Silvagni, 7 Matthew Kennedy, 13 Liam Stocker, 29 Cameron Polson,

In; Charlie Curnow
Out; Cameron Polson (omitted)

Milestones

100th and Final Game (AFL): Matthew Lobbe
50 Games (AFL / Carlton): Charlie Curnow
50 Games (Carlton): Liam Jones
Rising Star Nominees: Sam Walsh

Interesting Fact

Carlton would not have another Rising Star Nominee until Round 9, 2022 when Blues small man Corey Durdin was nominated after his game against the GWS Giants.

AFLCA Votes

10 - Patrick Cripps (CARL)
8 - Touk Miller (GCFC)
5 - Sam Walsh (CARL)
4 - David Swallow (GCFC)
2 - Jacob Weitering (CARL)
1 - Brayden Fiorini (GCFC)

Brownlow Votes

3. Patrick Cripps
2. Touk Miller (Gold Coast)
1. Jarrod Witts (Gold Coast)

Best & Fairest Votes

Patrick Cripps 11, Sam Walsh 10, Jacob Weitering 10, Liam Jones 9, Marc Murphy 7, Ed Curnow 5, Lachie Plowman 5, Dale Thomas 5, Nic Newman 4, Zac Fisher 3, Caleb Marchbank 3, Kade Simpson 3, Charlie Curnow 2, Matthew Lobbe 2, Mitch McGovern 1.

Footage

https://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2019/4/gcfc-v-carl

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