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| Venue: | Marvel Stadium. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date: | Saturday, July 22, 2023 (2.10pm) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Result: | Won by 71 points | ||||||||||||||||||
| Crowd: | 34,954 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Goalkickers: | C. Curnow, 10.3, J. Motlop 2.0, A. Cincotta 1.0, D. Cuningham 1.0, E. Curnow 1.0, P. Dow 1.0, G. Hewett 1.0, J. Honey 1.0, N. Newman 1.0, J. Silvagni 1.0, S. Walsh 1.0, T. De Koning 0.3, M. Cottrell 0.2, L. Forgarty 0.1, O. Hollands 0.1, M. McGovern 0.1, L. Young 0.1, Rushed 0.2. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Reports: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Umpires: | 35 - Peter Bailes, 40 - Harrison Birch, 3 - Leigh Fisher, 17 - John Howorth | ||||||||||||||||||
| Injuries: | J. Silvagni (knee), S Walsh (hamstring), J. Motlop (calf), P. Dow | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ladder: | 9th | ||||||||||||||||||
Game Review
10 out of 10 for Charlie, Blues
Carlton recorded its fifth straight win with a 71-point victory over West Coast. - By Cristian Filippo, Carlton MediaCarlton has recorded its fifth consecutive win over 50 points, accounting for West Coast by 71 points at Marvel Stadium. Led by a 10-goal performance from the brilliant Charlie Curnow, the Blues were brutal in the first half, kicking 15 of their 21 majors for the contest in the opening two quarters. Nursing some sore bodies late, with Jesse Motlop, Jack Silvagni and Sam Walsh all coming from the ground and not returning. However, the likes of George Hewett and Sam Docherty led from the front as the Blues now look to a clash with the old enemy under Friday night lights.
Quarter one
In the absence of some prime ball movers for the Blues, attention immediately turned to who would be lifting their midfield load. The answer to that was Sam Docherty, who started at the centre bounce and had four disposals inside the opening three minutes. The protagonist the last time these two sides met, it wasn’t long before Charlie Curnow hit the scoreboard — albeit in the most unconventional of ways, with an attempted pass trickling through for a goal. Sam Walsh had an electric start, using his sheer will and tenacity to outhunt his Eagles opponents, accumulating 11 disposals in the opening term. The Blues’ pressure once again allowed them to dictate proceedings, but stand-in captain Jacob Weitering stood up brilliantly behind the ball when the Eagles attacked. The home side piled on nine goals in the opening term for what was the Club’s fourth-highest score in a first quarter, with the only blemish coming in the form of a jarred right knee to Jack Silvagni, who was subbed out for Lewis Young.
Quarter two
A goal from a free kick saw West Coast open its account with the first of the second term, but order was restored not long after that from a Navy Blue perspective. George Hewett motored to 16 disposals at the half-time break, while the Blues’ runners were prolific in the second term, as Matthew Cottrell and the returning Ollie Hollands accruing eight disposals each. Carlton had 40 more disposals than its opponent, but it was what the team was doing without the ball that was just as crucial, managing to out-pressure the opposition (+9 tackles). Despite the absence of Adam Cerra and Patrick Cripps, Carlton’s midfield was well on top (+15 clearances), giving Carlton’s forwards every opportunity. Curnow, unsurprisingly, was the main beneficiary, kicking seven goals to the half-time break as the Blues fell just short of a first-half ton.
Quarter three
A hamstring injury to Walsh sustained in the closing stages of the second term meant the midfield gun would take no further part in the game. Jesse Motlop also didn’t return to the game after a calf injury: at one point, with Alex Cincotta undergoing a head injury assessment and Young with a blood rule, the Blues had zero available rotations on the bench before their returns. With fewer rotations and some better ball movement from the Eagles, the margin was whittled down, with the Eagles winning the term. Curnow sat on nine goals at the final change, with Carlton leading by 75 points at the final change.
Quarter four
While all eyes were on whether the reigning Coleman Medallist could reach double digits, it was Paddy Dow who provided the opening highlight of the term, weaving through traffic to register his first goal of the season. It turned into a scrappy affair at Marvel Stadium, with the result beyond doubt early in the piece. As the Eagles added some late consolation, the crowd full of Junior ‘Baggers got their wish when Curnow snapped home for a career-best 10th.
Best: C. Curnow, G. Hewett, S. Docherty, J. Weitering, T. De Koning, B. Kemp.
Three things we learned
1. He wasn’t going to be denied again. After being stranded on a career-best nine goals the last time these two sides met, Charlie Curnow achieved double digits on the scoreboard with a late snap. It simply brought the house down at Marvel Stadium, who cheered on every Carlton forward foray that went in the Coleman Medallist’s vicinity.
2. With some key experience out, attention turned to how the Blues would counteract some of those absences. That was answered emphatically in the opening minutes, with Carlton piling on four goals inside the opening minutes. It was Sam Docherty and George Hewett who led from the front in that regard, winning contested possessions at will throughout the entire afternoon while combining for 19 clearances.
3. Carlton did its work early, kicking out to an 82-point lead at the main break. With some soldiers down in the second half (Motlop, Silvagni and Walsh didn’t return), it was a high-octane running game for the Blues in the final two quarters with limited rotations. That was best demonstrated by the efforts of the running men in Matthew Cottrell, Ollie Hollands and Blake Acres, who ran 17.2, 17 and 16.4 kilometres respectively.
Voss hails squad mentality
Michael Voss sums up the Round 19 win over West Coast. - By Carlton MediaNothing is given.
AFL Senior Coach Michael Voss wanted his side to signal its intent from the opening bounce, and that’s exactly what Carlton did in the 71-point victory over West Coast. In the Blues’ fifth consecutive win by a margin of over 50 points, widespread forced changes throughout the week - plus in-game - was counteracted by the team’s pressure and contest, particularly in a comprehensive first half. This is what Voss had to say.
On the game as a whole
“We had to start the game well.” “We’ve got the intent to do that every week, but we put a big emphasis on that and making sure we brought really good pressure at a minimum, to reflect what it’s been like in the last five weeks. It was important we had integrity around that. The boys really brought that. “Some of work around the contest in the first half was compelling, going forward at the game and putting them under pressure. It was pleasing. “After half time, the game died away a little bit and we had a few less people on the bench to try and manage on the ground. There were a few other circumstances that showed up for itself, but certainly when the game was on, we were at our best.”
On the in-game injuries:
“We’re hoping they’re only minor. We wait until Monday to find out. “‘Mots’, we’ll have a look at his calf, ‘Walshy’ was obviously a hamstring and ‘SOS’ as well with a knee. We’ll get them scanned, there’s no early indication around what that looks like, but we’re hopeful they’re all on the very minor end. “We are expecting it to be on the minor end, but with all of these, I discount nothing: I came in on Monday thinking my captain was alright, and then he wasn’t! So I’ll wait until Monday to make those assessments.”
On potential returns of Patrick Cripps, Adam Cerra and Jack Martin:
“They should be all okay, and with Matt Owies, we’ll see how he goes during the week as well. They’re three that we’re hopeful he’ll return. “It’s a corked hamstring really for Cripps: it was one we didn’t really have sight on, I got the phone call on Sunday that it was a little more significant than we’d like. It took too long to get going and he couldn’t train: we tried on Thursday but it was shut down pretty quick.”
On Charlie’s 10-goal haul:
“It was a pretty impressive performance. With the theatre around it as well, to be able to kick the 10 in front of the home crowd, it was particularly pleasing. Even as a coach, I clapped it, so it must’ve been okay! “Some of the things he does out on the field, we’re all left in amazement at times with what he can do. The thing with Charlie and what he’s doing is it’s been less about him and how he operates in that forward line. The boys loving playing with him. “As a result of that, he’s playing good individual football. It’s nice to be able to see. He’s got some able assistance down there at the moment that are helping him out, but he certainly had a day out. We tip our hat to him.”
On attention turning to Friday night against Collingwood:
“I’ll be honest: we haven’t even thought about it yet. What’s been a real strength of our group is staying completely present with where we are right now. We have our next challenge in front of us. “The boys might be in the locker room talking about it now, but where our sight has always been is on the next week and on the next opposition. We’ll review it how we’ve normally done it, we’ll assess some injuries, we’re hoping to get some back and then we’ll move our eyes towards Collingwood.”
On being a different side to the one that last played the Pies:
“We are. We’ve made some small adjustments to our game, so we look somewhat different to that version in Round 10. We’re aware of the challenge ahead of us, they’re a pretty good side and they’ve been able to do it with an element of consistency. “We know what we’ve got ahead of us. We’re looking forward to it and we feel like we’re in really good shape. Our system is in good shape, players in good form, and we’d like a few back to help with the cause. “We feel like we come into this week and we’ve got a clear identity on what we want to bring.”
On the contributions of the inclusions:
“I’ve been really pleased with the guys that have come in and the roles they’ve been able to play in the team. We had a lot of changes today, but ‘Dowy’ came in with Ed, Hollands, Cowan, Honey and Young. “They all did roles for us, they’ve all been in really good form and biding their time. It’s been significant. That squad mentality hasn’t been spoken about a hell of a lot, but it’s been really important to us and our performances. “Some of the jobs we’re getting done, it’s from our role players that are doing a super job. It’s elevating us.”
On Paddy Dow:
“He’s certainly bided his time! I’m really pleased with what he did today. “Over the course of my time with him, he’s certainly well-equipped at AFL level, but he’s had some other challenges in terms of who he’s coming up against. What he was able to do today was pleasing in terms of stepping into that role."
Ten-goal Charlie leads resurgent Blues in romp over Eagles
Charlie Curnow booted 10 goals to lead Carlton to a 71-point win over West Coast - By AAP with Alison O'ConnorCharlie Curnow has helped Carlton launch back into the top eight as the Blues mauled West Coast by 71 points at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Curnow kicked a career-high 10 majors to lead the Blues to the 21.14 (140) to 10.9 (69) victory which propelled them into seventh spot on the ladder - the first time they have been in the top eight since round eight. However a worrying injury toll has soured the Blues' big win, with Jack Silvagni (knee), Sam Walsh (hamstring) and Jesse Motlop (calf) all finishing the game on the bench. Former Carlton player Samo Petrevski-Seton faces likely suspension for a dangerous tackle on Alex Cincotta. The tackle forced Cincotta off the field, but he returned for the last quarter. The fresh injuries come on the back of an already growing injury list for the Blues, with captain Patrick Cripps (cork) and Adam Cerra (hamstring) already sidelined, while Jack Martin was a late withdrawal on Friday with calf tightness. The lowly Eagles' awful run with injuries also bit again as captain Luke Shuey was substituted out with another hamstring injury.
Curnow's 10.3 is Carlton's first 10-goal haul since Stephen Kernahan kicked 10.7 against Footscray early in the 1995 season. The signs were good for Curnow when he marked in the opening three minutes. He miscued his kick, but it still dribbled through for the Blues' opening goal. Curnow was imperious with another three goals in the opening term as Carlton burst to a 57-point quarter-time lead.
After kicking a career-best nine goals against the Eagles in round seven, Curnow continued to torment the West Coast defenders. Eagles key forward Oscar Allen was moved into defence during the second term, with Curnow kicking another three goals to half-time. With the Blues up by 83 points late in the second term, the only interest left in the game was whether Curnow could kick 10. His shot at goal 11 minutes into the last term hit the post but a minute later Curnow dropped a mark, gathered the ball and snapped for his 10th. It is the Blues' fifth straight win which has them back in the top-eight at Essendon's expense after its loss to the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. One bright spot for last-placed West Coast is it outscored Carlton by eight goals to six after half-time.
Carlton midfielders Sam Docherty, Paddy Dow and George Hewett were prolific and Jacob Weitering was excellent in defence, with Andrew Gaff and Alex Witherden having 30 disposals apiece for the Eagles. The win continued a stunning resurgence for Carlton, which has turned its season turnaround after a lean patch that saw them drop eight out of nine games.
Best: C. Curnow, S. Docherty, T. De Koning, B. Kemp, J. Weitering, N. Newman.
Charlie's big bag
Charlie Curnow kicked a career-high nine goals against West Coast in round seven this year, but went one better this time around in a powerful showing against the Eagles once again. He had four goals to quarter-time and seven to the half, before finishing with 10 majors to lead the Blues to the percentage-boosting win. His bag of 10 now has him leading the Coleman Medal race by 11 goals, ahead of Adelaide's Taylor Walker.
Blues defy history in more ways than one
Carlton was relentless from the opening bounce, finishing the first quarter with 59 points on the scoreboard – their highest scoring opening-term at Marvel Stadium ever, and their equal-fourth highest-scoring first quarter in history. The win was also Carlton's fifth consecutive victory by 50 or more points - a feat that's only happened twice before in V/AFL history. Geelong's team in 1989 won six in a row by 50 points or more, while the Cats' 2008 side achieved the feat five consecutive times. The Blues certainly have their work cut out for them if they want to equal the Cats' six-game streak, however, with their next match-up against the all-conquering Collingwood in a highly-anticipated Friday night blockbuster at the MCG.
Team
| B: | 23 Jacob Weitering A/C | 17 Brodie Kemp | 42 Adam Saad |
| HB: | 11 Mitch McGovern | 24 Nic Newman | 39 Alex Cincotta |
| C: | 14 Ollie Hollands | 29 George Hewett | 13 Blake Acres |
| HF: | 8 Lachie Fogarty | 28 David Cuningham | 46 Matthew Cottrell |
| F: | 1 Jack Silvagni | 30 Charlie Curnow | 3 Jesse Motlop |
| Ruck: | 12 Tom De Koning | 18 Sam Walsh | 15 Sam Docherty |
| Interchange: | 2 Paddy Dow | 26 Lachie Cowan | 35 Ed Curnow |
| 36 Josh Honey | |||
| Substitute: | 33 Lewis Young | ||
| Coach: | Michael Voss | ||
| Emergencies: | 22 Caleb Marchbank | 25 Zac Fisher | 32 Jaxon Binns |
-* Josh Honey replaced Jack Martin in the selected side and Zac Fisher replaced Josh Honey the the selected squad
In: Lachie Cowan, Ed Curnow, Ollie Hollands, Josh Honey, Lewis Young
Out: Jordan Boyd (suspended), Adam Cerra, Patrick Cripps, Jack Martin, Harry McKay (all injured)
Substitute: Lewis Young (replaced Jack Silvagni at Quarter Time).
Milestones
Last Game: Josh HoneyInteresting Facts
1. Carlton v the Eagles: This is the 50th clash between these 2 teams, and the highlights reel still amazes...2. Big winning streaks: This was our 5th win in a row, and in each win we'd won by 50 points or more. Oddly enough we were only the second team to ever do this...
3. Ages and ages: We hadn't won more than 4 in a row since 2000....
4. 10 Goals in A Game: Late Carlton player to score 10 goals in a match was Stephen Kernahan in Round 3, 1995
5. Tom De Koning had a career-high 19 disposals in this game.
6. Sam Docherty had a career-high 12 Inside 50's in this game.
AFLCA Votes
10 - Charlie Curnow (CARL)8 - Sam Docherty (CARL)
6 - George Hewett (CARL)
2 - Tom De Koning (CARL)
2 - Nic Newman (CARL)
1 - Adam Saad (CARL)
1 - Sam Walsh (CARL)
Brownlow Votes
3 - Charlie Curnow (CARL)2 - George Hewett (CARL)
1 - Sam Docherty (CARL)
Best and Fairest Votes
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