Match

Brisbane Lions vs Carlton

Commentary / 13 Aug 2016

Pre Game

59:30
Welcome to Gabba for the Brisbane Lions v Carlton Round 21 clash.
59:33
Outs for Lions: L.Dawson, J.Green, N.Robertson, J.Schache
59:34
Ins for Lions: M.Close, S.Martin, J.Jansen, T.Cutler
59:35
Outs for Blues: A.Walker, N.Graham
59:36
Ins for Blues: L.Jones, D.Cuningham
59:40
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00:00
The Blues have impressed in many areas this season, but their forward half play is still a work in progress. In the past four weeks, the Blues have directed just 58 percent of their kicks inside 50 to a target, which is the lowest percentage of any side

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
02:00
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Bryce Gibbs)
02:41
Carlton get the opening goal following the intercept mark by Matthew Wright. The Blues average 8.7 points per game from forward 50 intercepts (ranked ninth). The Lions average 7.0 points per game from such a source (ranked last).
05:19
The Blues have won the first four clearances of the game, which has helped them generate the first four inside 50 entries.
05:44
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Levi Casboult)
06:50
The second goal for the Blues coming from a chain started at a forward 50 stoppage. Carlton average just 4.9 points per game from this source (ranked 16th).
07:16
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Daniel Rich)
11:00
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Michael Close)
11:15
Brisbane scoring consecutive goals, with the second coming from a chain started in the defensive 50. The Lions average 13.1 points per game from this source (ranked 13th).
12:33
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Pearce Hanley)
12:55
The Lions make it three goals in a row, with the third coming from a centre bounce clearance. Brisbane has been good this season at scoring from this source, with 13.1 points per game (ranked 6th).
13:39
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
17:04
For the second time in the quarter a Dayne Zorko kick inside 50 results in a mark and goal to Michael Close. Zorko away to a flying start for the Lions, and leads all players for intercept possessions (4), inside 50s (5) and contested possessions (4).
19:39
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Liam Jones)
20:18
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Tom Rockliff)
20:26
Brisbane has now kicked five consecutive goals, with the Rockliff goal, started at a kick-in chain, being the third score involvement for the Brisbane captain. The Lions average 4.6 points per game from kick-in chains (ranked 5th).
21:56
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
23:04
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Andrew Phillips)
23:41
Carlton get a steadying goal, and has now kicked all three of its goals from set shots. When these sides last met in Round 11, the Blues scored 10.3.(63) compared to the Lions inaccurate 4.7.(31) from set shots.
26:05
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
26:11
Another intercept from Zorko (his fifth) creates the sixth goal for the Lions. They have now scored 2.0.(12) from forward 50 intercepts, which exceeds their season average of 7.0 points per game from this source.
28:58
Brisbane has brought great pressure today, and whilst leading the contested possession count (34-31), also leads the tackle count (20-11), with thee of these tackles resulting in holding the ball free kicks.
30:04
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Archie Smith)
31:08
The siren has sounded to end Q1.
31:18
The Lions opening quarter score of 44, is the most points they have scored in a quarter this season, and is their best first quarter score since Round 18, 2014 against Gold Coast when they scored 49 points.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:06
Only GWS (with 47 points in the final quarter of Round 14) has scored more points in a quarter against the Blues this season than the 44 points the Lions put on in the first quarter.
03:06
The second quarter starts in the same fashion as the first, with another Zorko kick inside 50 (his sixth) resulting in a mark and goal to the Lions. Zorko now leads the Lions this season for both goals (20) and goal assists (15).
07:25
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Patrick Cripps)
09:15
Lions Interchange - Pearce Hanley off due to the blood rule.
09:28
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
11:04
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Levi Casboult)
11:17
A contested mark and goal for Levi Casboult, provides the Blues with their first score of the game from a centre bounce clearance. Carlton average just 6.5 points per game from this source (ranked 17th).
13:48
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
14:07
Another outstanding piece of play from Zorko leads to his third goal. Along with his scoreboard impact, he leads all players for metres gained (445) and disposals (15).
14:52
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Jack Silvagni)
16:19
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Dylan Buckley)
17:16
Blues Interchange - Patrick Cripps off due to an injury.
19:12
Jacob Weitering doing a good job holding back the Lions in the first half. He leads all players for intercept possessions (7) in another impressive display.
20:58
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Liam Jones)
23:20
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Josh Walker)
26:11
The Blues have been able to match the Lions this quarter in general play, and lead in forward 50 entries 15-11, but have not taken full advantage of their opportunities and scored 2.3.(15) to the Lions 4.0.(24).
28:10
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
29:14
A fitting end to the first half, with a Zorko kick inside 50 resulting in a mark and goal to the Lions. He had 10 kicks inside 50 in the first half (the most by any player in a game this season), with five resulting in a mark and goal to the Lions.
29:29
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Michael Close)
29:33
The siren has sounded to end Q2.
29:43
The half time score for the Lions (75) is their highest score at half time since Round 22, 2013 against the Western Bulldogs when they had scored 80 points.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:52
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Levi Casboult)
01:03
Levi Casboult makes it three goals straight today for him, and gives Carlton a great start to the third quarter with a goal from the opening centre bounce.
03:14
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Ryan Bastinac)
03:39
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Tom Rockliff)
04:04
Brisbane are making the Blues pay for turnovers, and has now generated 15 forward half intercepts, scoring 6.1.(37) from these. Carlton has generated 13 forward half intercepts for a score of 1.2.(8).
06:09
Both teams have currently scored 21 points from stoppages and 6 points from kick-ins. The Lions have scored 9.1.(55) from turnovers, compared to the Blues 2.2.(14).
07:11
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Patrick Cripps)
07:42
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Rushed)
09:26
Carlton has had seven of the first ten forward 50 entries to start the third quarter, but again is not yet converting these opportunities, with one goal each in the third quarter.
10:33
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Blaine Boekhorst)
12:11
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
13:32
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Levi Casboult)
14:14
The Blues lead in uncontested possessions (37-14) this quarter as they start to enjoy more control of the game, but currently have a return of 2.4.(16) to 1.2.(8) to show for this control.
16:45
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Rushed)
17:46
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Stefan Martin)
20:17
Patrick Cripps leads all players on the ground for contested possessions (14), but has had just one uncontested possession (the equal fewest) with close attention from the Lions.
22:06
Tom Rockliff putting together another prolific game, and he currently has game-high for disposals (30), tackles (10) and score involvements (10).
23:12
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Jack Silvagni)
24:53
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Rushed)
26:00
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Dylan Buckley)
27:48
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Archie Smith)
28:22
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Tom Cutler)
30:54
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Levi Casboult)
30:59
The siren has sounded to end Q3.
31:09
Kade Simpson and Zach Tuohy combined for 18 disposals in the third quarter providing great drive for the Blues. These two players had a combined 15 disposals in the opening half.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:04
The Blues lead in forward 50 disposals (43-31), but have kicking efficiency of just 44 percent in this area of the ground compared to the Lions 56 percent.
02:02
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Michael Close)
02:31
Brisbane get the crucial opening goal of the final quarter courtesy of a free kick to Michael Close. He has now kicked four goals, which is double his previous career best of two.
04:14
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
05:21
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Dylan Buckley)
06:30
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Levi Casboult)
06:47
The Blues able to answer with a fourth goal for Casboult from a chain that started at a forward half stoppage. Carlton has now scored 2.3.(15) from this source, and average 11.3 points per game from forward half stoppages.
11:22
Harris Andrews has again been impressive for Brisbane today. The 19 year old has repelled many Carlton attacks, with six intercept possessions, 11 spoils and four tackles.
12:39
Matthew Wright with his second goal of the game has been a good player for the Blues this season. He is now equal leading goal kicker this season for Carlton (18), and is the fifth Blue in official AFL Player Ratings with 12.3 per game.
15:08
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Simon White)
18:38
A clutch goal from Jack Silvagni (his third) get the Blues within two goals. The last two goals for the Blues have come from chains started in the defensive half as the Lions fatigue and struggle to restrict their ball movement.
21:19
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Ed Curnow)
21:37
Carlton has had the last nine inside 50 entries, as the Lions attempt to park the bus in front of their goals.
22:14
A great set shot goal from Dennis Armfield gets the Blues within a kick. Carlton lead contested possessions (33-22) and inside 50s (15-4) this quarter with the Lions under siege.
23:55
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Blaine Boekhorst)
26:10
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Dale Thomas)
27:27
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Daniel Rich)
29:45
The siren has sounded to end Q4.
29:55
The Lions hang on for a thrilling four point win against the Blues. Carlton scored 4.5.(29) to 1.2.(8) in the final quarter from an advantage of 20-7 in forward 50 entries.