Pre Game
00:00
The last time that these teams met (Round 15, 2021), the Blues won by ten points on the back of an eight-goal second quarter which is their highest-scoring quarter since 2012.
Quarter 1
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Q1 is now underway.
00:21
The opening centre bounce clearance was won by the Crows. Carlton is the No.1 ranked team at both winning centre bounces clearances and scoring from this source in 2022.
02:17
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Jack Martin)
02:22
The first score of the game to the Blues came from a chain started in the defensive 50. Carlton averages 13 points per game from such chains (ranked seventh).
02:48
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Mitchell Hinge)
03:45
Adelaide generated its first score of the game from a kick-in chain. The Crows average only two points per game from this source and have kicked only two goals this season from a kick-in chain.
03:50
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Taylor Walker)
04:39
An early goal for Taylor Walker who had kicked only 16 goals in ten games against the Blues before today, which is his second-lowest return against any opponent. The goal came from a forward half intercept, with the Crows having an early 4-0 lead in this count.
05:34
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Josh Rachele)
06:05
The second goal for the Crows came from an intercept in the defensive midfield with an assist from Taylor Walker. Adelaide averages 14 points per game from intercepts in the defensive midfield.
07:44
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Harry McKay)
08:10
The first goal to the Blues and Harry McKay came followed a forward half intercept. Carlton is ranked in the bottom five for both generating such intercepts and scoring from this source.
10:42
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Zac Fisher)
10:59
After a quick start from the Crows, the Blues have generated the last six inside 50 entries and won the last four clearances of the game.
13:00
Carlton has an early 18-5 lead in marks. The Blues are ranked No.1 for marks this season, while the Crows are ranked 17th, so it is to be expected that Carlton will lead in this measure.
14:11
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Patrick Cripps)
15:05
The first two goals for the Blues have come from free kicks today. Carlton has generated the second-most scores this season from free kicks.
16:18
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
18:45
Zac Fisher has been a prominent link early for the Blues with four score involvements. Fisher has averaged only 4.6 score involvements per game this season.
22:34
Adelaide has done well early in the game to negate the strength of Carlton at stoppages who is ranked second at winning clearances. The Crows lead clearances 7-4 and have not conceded a score to the Blues from this source.
23:34
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Lachlan Gollant)
25:26
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Matthew Owies)
25:51
Carlton has generated 58 percent of its scores from set shots this season (ranked second). All six scores for the Blues today have come from set shots.
27:56
An entertaining first quarter, with Adelaide able to edge Carlton at clearances (9-7) and ground balls (32-25). The Blues moved the ball more effectively though, leading 8-4 at inside 50 entries generated from defensive half chains, and scoring two goals from such chains.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:08
Sam Berry has recorded 86.4 pressure points per 100 minutes of game time this season, which is ranked No.1 in the competition. Berry was the No.1 pressure player in the first quarter with a game-high four tackles.
01:37
In the last four rounds, Adelaide has recorded a post-clearance pressure factor of 157 (ranked last). This figure today is only 158 and is contributing to the Blues being able to move the ball fluently at times.
02:15
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Jack Newnes)
02:52
The goal to Jack Newnes was the first of the game to come from a stoppage. Carlton averages 39 points per game from this source (ranked second), while Adelaide averages 38 points (ranked third).
03:41
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
05:11
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Patrick Cripps)
05:27
Patrick Cripps is again having a big scoreboard impact today for the Blues. Cripps has four score involvements which include two goals and two assists, and his 13 goals in 2022 already equal a season-high for the Blue captain.
08:11
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Shane McAdam)
08:52
Carlton had generated the previous ten inside 50 entries of the game prior to the last entry to the Crows through Taylor Walker that led to the goal to Shane McAdam.
09:47
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
10:51
Carlton has won five of the last six clearances of the game, and now leads 14-1 in points scored from this source following the last goal to Charlie Curnow.
13:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Lochie O'Brien)
13:38
Carlton has now scored a wasteful 1.5 from marks and an accurate 4.0 from free-kicks following the last missed shot from Lochie O'Brien.
14:38
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Harry McKay)
15:18
The stoppages are now becoming a problem for Adelaide. Carlton now leads 21-1 in points scored from stoppages with three goals this quarter coming from this source. The Blues lead the clearance count 11-2 in the second quarter.
17:36
Carlton has a massive 27-9 lead in contested possessions this quarter. The Blues are ranked second this season for contested possession differential.
17:44
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Jordan Dawson)
18:47
Both goals to the Crows this quarter have come from chains starting with an intercept in the defensive 50. Adelaide averages nine points per game from this source.
19:17
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Josh Rachele)
21:07
Blues Interchange - Jack Martin off due to an injury.
22:20
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Taylor Walker)
22:48
Taylor Walker is continuing his strong form with a pair of goals and assists already. Walker has booted at least three goals in each of his last five matches at Marvel Stadium, kicking 4.0 in Round 4 this season.
24:33
Carlton currently leads 7-0 in one-on-one contest wins, with all of these wins occurring in offensive contests. The Blues have won 38.1 percent of their offensive one-on-ones this season, which is ranked No.1 in the AFL.
25:29
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Rushed)
27:53
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Shane McAdam)
28:28
Adelaide has fought back in the last ten minutes, winning clearances 6-1, contested possessions 15-8, and having four of the last five scores of the game.
29:35
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
30:44
Charlie Curnow had 32 shots at goal in the first seven rounds, ranked fifth in the competition. After finishing goalless in Round 1, he has now booted multiple goals in six of his last seven games.
31:39
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Harry McKay)
32:54
Carlton has now scored 5.0 from free-kicks and 4.0 from shots at goal in the 40-50 metre range. The Blues had scored 21.16 with five misses from this range before today.
34:24
Another strong second quarter from the Blues against the Crows (last year they scored 52 points in this term). Only one team this season (Sydney v West Coast) has generated more than the 38 inside 50 entries that Carlton had in the opening half.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:55
Patrick Cripps was again crucial for his team in the first half. Cripps was the No.1 ranked Blue for all of tackles, contested possessions, clearances, disposals, and score involvements.
03:42
Carlton has conceded just 4.6 points per game from centre bounce clearances this season, which is ranked No.1 defensively. Today the centre bounce clearance count is even and the Blues lead 6-0 in points scored from this source.
03:43
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Lochie O'Brien)
05:04
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Zac Fisher)
05:32
Both teams have won eight forward half clearances today, and the Blues lead 15-8 in points scored from this source. Adelaide averages 20 points per game from this source (ranked second).
06:27
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Harry McKay)
08:30
Carlton outscored North Melbourne by 32 points in the third quarter last week but had lost every other third quarter this season.
08:40
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Matthew Kennedy)
09:25
The goal to Kennedy has seen the Blues to a game-high 35-point lead and ten of the last 13 goals. It was a goal again sourced from a defensive half intercept giving the Blues 32 points from this source.
11:07
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Zac Fisher)
11:15
Carlton has won the last seven clearances of the game and the last goal to Zac Fisher was sourced from a clearance. The Blues now lead 30-8 in points scored from stoppages.
13:04
Crows Interchange - Lachlan Murphy off due to an injury.
14:09
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Rushed)
14:47
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Jack Newnes)
15:15
Jordan Dawson has again been important for the Crows, Dawson has team-highs for metres gained (416) and disposals (20), while also recording equal team-highs for both intercepts and score involvements.
16:49
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Zac Fisher)
17:20
Zac Fisher now has a game-high nine score involvements, which is also a season-high for Fisher who has had three shots at goal this term. Carlton leads 8-1 in shots at goal this quarter
20:27
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Jack Silvagni)
21:00
Another goal to the Blues following an intercept in the defensive half. Carlton has now scored a season-high 44 points from such chains, with very impressive ball movement.
21:53
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Jack Silvagni)
22:25
The Blues now have 11 of the last 12 scores in the game, with the last goal coming from a Patrick Cripps assist. Cripps had provided only one assist in Rounds 1-7, but has recorded three today.
23:48
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
25:20
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
25:27
Carlton now leads clearances 35-23 and points scored from stoppages 43-8 with its midfield completely overwhelming its Adelaide counterparts.
27:15
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Josh Rachele)
28:04
Today is the first time that the Blues have scored 100 points before three-quarter time since Round 16, 2014.
28:32
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Harry McKay)
31:01
Charlie Curnow has been involved in nine one-on-one contests today and won seven with two draws. No other player has won more than five such contests in a game this season.
31:52
A powerful performance from the Blues in the third quarter who again won contested possessions (42-28) and inside 50 entries (20-8). Carlton has had more inside 50 entries (58) to three-quarter time today than any other team has had in a game this season.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:13
The last time that the Blues led by more than 66 points at three-quarter time was in Round 10, 2013 against the Giants (who were only in their second season). It is their biggest ever lead against the Crows at the final change.
02:51
Charlie Curnow has recorded career-highs today for score involvements (13) and metres gained (570), with both of these also game-highs.
05:51
The Blues have won the uncontested possession count by 38.6 per game this season (ranked No.1). Carlton currently leads this count by 33.
06:12
SCORE
BEHIND - Blues (Matthew Kennedy)
07:46
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Billy Frampton)
07:55
The goal to Billy Frampton ended a run of eight goals to the Blues. Carlton also had 16 of the previous 18 scores in a period of complete domination.
09:39
In the last four rounds, the Blues have won the centre bounce clearance count by 5.5 per game (ranked No.1). Carlton leads 13-8 in centre bounce clearances today and more importantly 19-0 in points scored from this source.
10:10
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Harry Schoenberg)
10:58
Both of the goals to Adelaide this term have come from turnovers. Carlton still leads 58-39 in points scored from turnovers, but has a major 44-8 lead in points scored from stoppages.
12:03
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Elliott Himmelberg)
12:45
Adelaide has now scored 2.2 from free kicks today while Carlton has scored 6.2 from free kicks. The Crows have also returned an accurate 5.0 from shots at goal beyond 40 metres out from goal.
14:37
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Taylor Walker)
15:04
Adelaide leads the contested possession count 22-12 this quarter and has restricted the Blues to a kicking efficiency of 59 percent in the final term, leading to a better return on the scoreboard.
16:49
The Blues have dominated in the air tonight, leading 16-8 intercept marks, 12-3 contested marks, 9-4 marks on lead and 11-5 in forward 50 marks.
18:05
The last time that Carlton started a season with a 6-2 win-loss record was 1996.
21:06
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Shane McAdam)
22:14
Only Brisbane in Round 3 v North Melbourne has had more than 70 inside 50 entries this season. The inside 50 dominance of Carlton has forced Adelaide to launch a lot of its score from the back half (40) compared to the forward half (21).
23:48
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
26:00
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Chayce Jones)
27:00
A five-goal final quarter for the Crows, with a nice running goal from Brayden Cook. Adelaide has won contested possessions 40-24 in the final quarter.
28:14
SCORE
GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
28:18
Another impressive win from the Blues who were again dominant at clearances (41-31) and points scored from stoppages (50-14). The Blues ran up 74 inside 50 entries which equals the most ever recorded by Carlton.