Match

Brisbane Lions vs Carlton

Commentary / 05 Aug 2022

Pre Game

00:00
Since 2017, Carlton has won just 12 of 40 matches interstate (30%) - the equal second-worst record of any team.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:20
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Zac Fisher)
01:43
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Lachie Neale)
01:56
Lachie Neale kicks the first goal of the game via a stoppage clearance. The Lions have averaged 37.6 points per game from stoppage clearances - ranked second.
06:01
The game has been played in Brisbane's forward half so far with the Blues recording just two disposals in their forward half compared to 14 for the Lions.
11:23
The Blues have the ascendency early around the contest, winning six more contested possessions including four ball ground ball gets.
14:02
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Lincoln McCarthy)
15:54
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
16:21
It's been a high-pressure game with Brisbane recording a pressure factor of 210 compared to 195 for Carlton. The AFL average is 180.
18:29
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
20:33
The Lions have scored 2.2 (14) from chains starting in their attacking midfield.
21:50
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Cam Rayner)
22:59
Rhys Mathieson has had a productive start for the Lions, recording a game-high eight disposals and an equal team-high four contested possessions.
25:18
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
26:59
Lions Interchange - Noah Answerth off due to an injury.
27:20
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
27:34
Brisbane has transitioned the ball well from their defensive half with seven of 14 chains (50%) starting in this zone resulting in an inside 50. The Lions have scored 1.0 (6) from these chains.
28:47
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
29:27
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
30:58
Carlton was on the back foot for most of the first quarter with 26 of their 31 possession chains starting in their defensive half. Only five of these resulted in an inside 50.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:38
Lewis Young has recorded three intercept marks for the game - no other player has taken more than one.
03:11
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Jack Martin)
04:18
Adam Saad and Lewis Young have combined for 12 of Carlton's 24 intercept possessions so far.
05:05
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
07:45
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Zac Bailey)
08:02
The Lions have scored 3.2 (20) from forward half intercepts.
10:05
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rhys Mathieson)
10:15
Carlton has recorded a kicking efficiency of 56% this quarter compared to 68% for Brisbane. The Blues have also recorded 10 turnovers compared to eight for the Lions.
12:57
Lions Interchange - Callum Ah Chee and is possibly out for the game.
13:44
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Patrick Cripps)
14:17
Carlton's first goal of the game comes via a stoppage clearance. The Blues have scored 1.1 (7) from the source.
15:36
Callum Ah Chee has been medically-subbed out of the game and replaced by Mitch Robinson.
16:42
Blues Interchange - Lochie O'Brien off due to the blood rule.
17:22
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Jack Newnes)
18:35
Momentum has shifted with the Blues kicking the last three goals of the game. The Blues have recorded four more contested possessions and three more clearances across the last 10 minutes of play.
21:17
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Matthew Owies)
24:29
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Daniel McStay)
25:40
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Zac Fisher)
27:03
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Lincoln McCarthy)
27:13
The Lions have scored 2.2 (14) from set shots.
28:13
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Zac Bailey)
28:23
Brisbane has won four more centre bounce clearances than Carlton but both teams have scored 1.1 (7) the source.
30:41
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Zac Bailey)
32:55
Brisbane has been damaging during the time-on period of each of the first two quarters, scoring 6.4 (40) to 0.2 (2) during this period.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:51
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
02:00
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Patrick Cripps)
04:35
Oscar McInerney has had a strong game in the ruck for the Lions, leading the team in first possessions (9), clearances (5), and contested possessions (10).
06:26
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Zac Bailey)
07:02
Dayne Zorko has amassed a game-high eight score involvements including three direct score assists.
08:18
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Paddy Dow)
09:28
Daniel McStay has been the target inside 50 on four occasions for the Lions for a return of one contested mark and 2.0 (12).
13:31
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Mitch Robinson)
13:52
All three goals scored by Brisbane this quarter have come from chains starting in their defensive half. The Lions scored 2.1 (13) from defensive half chains in the first half.
16:24
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
18:51
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Harry McKay)
19:03
The Blues have scored 1.3 (9) from set shots.
20:05
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
23:13
The Blues have been able to generate an inside 50 from a higher percentage of defensive 50 chains this quarter (50%) compared to the first half (16%), but have only been able to score 0.3 (3).
24:28
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Jack Martin)
25:42
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Jack Martin)
26:43
Jack Martin has had a productive quarter for the Blues with a team-high six disposals, three marks, and 1.1 (7).
27:04
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Zac Bailey)
29:02
The Blues laid four tackles inside their forward 50 that quarter after registering just one tackle inside 50 in the first half.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
02:32
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
03:00
Lions Interchange - Marcus Adams and is possibly out for the game.
05:16
Jacob Weitering has taken four contested marks for the game - twice as many as the next best player.
06:19
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
06:39
Blues Interchange - Jack Martin off due to an injury.
06:56
The Blues have scored 2.0 (12) from turnovers this quarter.
07:58
It's been a fast start to the last quarter for the Blues with three goals in the opening eight minutes, taking their total points scored in the second half to 28. The Blues have averaged 38 points in second halves this season - ranked 15th in the competition.
11:49
Brisbane's pressure has dropped in the second half with the Lions recording a pressure factor of 139 compared to 182 in the first half. The AFL average is 180.
13:29
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Harry McKay)
13:46
The Blues lead contested possessions by seven and clearances by four this quarter. The ball has also been locked in Carlton's forward half for 55% of the quarter.
15:26
Jack Martin has been medically-subbed out of the game and replaced by Corey Durdin.
17:50
After scoring 0.4 (4) from defensive half chains across the first three quarters, the Blues have scored 2.0 (12) this quarter.
19:38
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
20:30
Carlton's pressure has been strong this quarter with the Blues recording a pressure factor of 189 compared to 166 for the Lions.
21:01
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Zac Fisher)
23:07
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Daniel McStay)
23:21
Brisbane breaks a run of six straight goals by Carlton with their fifth goal from a stoppage. The Lions have outscored the Blues 5.7 (37) to 4.3 (27) from stoppage clearances.
24:54
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Harry McKay)
27:03
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Corey Durdin)
27:36
The Blues have scored 4.1 (25) from forward half chains this quarter.
28:50
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Matthew Owies)
28:57
Eight goals in the last quarter for the Blues and they are back within 15 points after trailing by 57 points at the last break. The largest ever comeback from a three-quarter time deficit is 45 points by the Brisbane Bears in Round 16, 1995.
30:08
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
32:07
Two goals from the goalsquare for the Lions see them settle after the Blues reduced the margin to 15 points. Brisbane has scored 11.1 (67) from shots taken within 30 metres of goal.
33:38
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Daniel McStay)
36:28
Brisbane survives a late surge from the Blues to win by 33 points. Lachie Neale led the way with a game-high 32 disposals, 20 contested possessions, 10 score involvements, and nine clearances.