Umpires: Sheehan, McKenzie, Kelsey

Goalkickers: Beaumont 8, Lappin 3, Fletcher 2, Hamill 2, Ratten 2, Whitnall 2, Allan 1, Nelson 1, Rice 1, Silvagni 1

Reports: Nil

Injuries: Nil

Game Review

There were thrills galore for Carlton supporters who packed into the MCG on the afternoon of Sunday, July 25, 1999 to see the tenth-placed Blues take on a struggling Collingwood. Intent on honouring defender Simon Beaumont in his 50th game, and popular utility ‘Rockin’ Ronny’ De Iulio in his 100th, the Blues were aiming for a big win to lift us back into the top eight. Carlton coach David Parkin surprised the Pies before the first bounce by sending Beaumont to play at full-forward (alongside first-gamer Brendan Fevola) and the quick-leading Blue capitalised on a dominant midfield, helping himself to an astonishing eight goals by half-time. Carlton smashed Collingwood by nine majors to two in the second term, and although their defence was more accountable after half-time - especially when Beaumont copped a corked thigh and didn’t add to his tally - the margin had blown out to 57 points by the final siren, and thousands of Bluebaggers went home ecstatic again. In the years since, this game has been fondly remembered as 'Simon Beaumont’s (Half) Match.'

This game, and Beaumont's magical half is remembered fondly by Carlton fans, and is considered one of our best wins in the Home & Away rounds of the 1990's.

Blueseum Footnote: This game has also been selected by the Blueseum as one highlighting the career of Anthony Koutoufides. To read more, click here

Team

Milestones

Debut: Brendan Fevola
100 Games: Ron De Iulio
50 Games: Simon Beaumont
50 Carlton Games & 100 AFL Games: Adrian Hickmott

Brownlow Votes

3: Andrew McKay (CARL)
2: Simon Beaumont (CARL)
1: Nathan Buckley (COLL)