Match

Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Commentary / 28 Mar 2025

Pre Game

00:00
Since 2021, the Bulldogs have averaged 94 points against the Blues - ranked second in the AFL.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
01:34
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Jesse Motlop)
04:04
Carlton has the fast start with two goals in the opening four minutes of play. Charlie Curnow's goal is the first goal the Blues have scored from a defensive half chain since Round 1.
07:52
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Lewis Young)
08:02
Tom De Koning has started well for the Blues with four disposals, three contested possessions, and one clearance. The Blues have also won three more clearances when De Koning has been against Tim English in the ruck.
09:38
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
12:08
The Blues have transitioned the ball well early with three of seven defensive 50 chains going inside 50 for a return of 2.0 (12).
13:25
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Sam Davidson)
15:19
The Bulldogs have recorded a kicking efficiency of 38% in their forward half compared to 85% in their defensive half.
17:54
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Jesse Motlop)
20:04
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
21:34
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Lachlan McNeil)
21:51
The Bulldogs have won four forward half clearances but have only been able to convert this into three behinds.
24:30
Carlton has already taken four uncontested marks inside 50. Last round, the Blues took just one - the fifth time they have taken one or fewer in a game on record.
26:17
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Adam Saad)
27:29
Carlton has scored 3.0 (18) from defensive 50 chains.
28:46
The Blues looked to move the ball quickly in the first quarter, taking 43 marks while playing on from 47% of them.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
03:46
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Rushed)
04:25
The Bulldogs have struggled to transition the ball with all nine defensive 50 chains being intercepted by the Blues for a return of 2.2 (14).
05:44
Blues Interchange - Zac Williams off due to an injury.
06:06
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Bailey Williams)
07:22
The Bulldogs have won eight of the last 10 clearances but have only converted the clearances into two behinds.
08:00
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Lewis Young)
09:01
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (James O'Donnell)
09:14
After recording a pressure factor of 150 in the first quarter, the Bulldogs have increased their pressure rating to 195 this quarter.
10:49
Carlton has scored 3.2 (20) from set shots.
17:29
The Blues have laid five tackles inside 50 this quarter after laying two in the first quarter.
20:23
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Matthew Kennedy)
20:39
Matthew Kennedy kicks his first goal for the Western Bulldogs against his former side. Kennedy leads the Bulldogs with an equal team-high three score involvements.
21:55
Zac Williams has been subbed out of the game and replaced by Jordan Boyd.
22:41
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Ryley Sanders)
23:05
The Bulldogs have scored 2.0 (12) from eight defensive 50 chains this quarter.
24:33
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Brodie Kemp)
24:40
Brodie Kemp has been the target inside 50 on three occasions for a return of two marks inside 50 and 2.1 (13).
26:40
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
29:23
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Tom Liberatore)
29:35
The Bulldogs have scored 2.1 (13) from three forward 50 stoppage clearances.
32:44
Tom Liberatore had a productive second quarter for the Bulldogs, amassing an equal team-high eight disposals, four tackles, three clearances, and 161 metres gained.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
04:42
Sam Darcy has been the target inside 50 on four occasions for a return of 1.0 (6).
06:52
Since quarter time, the pressure has been high from both teams with Carlton recording a pressure factor of 192 compared to 193 for the Bulldogs. The AFL average is 180.
08:14
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (James Harmes)
11:06
60% of the play has occurred in Carlton's forward half this quarter with the Blues recording four more inside 50s.
14:36
The Bulldogs have scored 1.1 (7) from nine forward half intercepts.
15:50
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Matthew Cottrell)
17:35
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Lachlan McNeil)
17:59
The Bulldogs have won five more ground balls this quarter and lead the overall count by 11.
19:04
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (James O'Donnell)
20:02
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Rushed)
20:44
Tom De Koning has amassed 14 contested possesions - five more than any other player.
21:57
Blues Interchange - Patrick Cripps off due to an injury.
21:59
After laying three tackles inside 50 in the first half, the Bulldogs have laid five tackles in their forward 50 this quarter.
23:26
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Sam Walsh)
25:04
Brodie Kemp has equalled a career-high with four goals. It is the second time in six games dating back to last season that Kemp has kicked four goals.
26:36
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
30:00
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Rhylee West)
30:04
In 33 ruck contests between Tom De Koning and Tim English, the Blues have won seven more clearances but have only converted this into four more points.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
01:13
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Lewis Young)
01:27
Lewis Young has a new career-high of two goals. Entering the game, Young had kicked three goals in 68 games.
02:33
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rhylee West)
03:04
Bulldogs Interchange - Oskar Baker off due to an injury.
03:45
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
07:04
A potential goal from Sam Darcy is overturned after the review finds it is touched by Jacob Weitering. The Bulldogs have scored 4.5 (29) from general play compared to 0.5 (5) for the Blues.
08:20
Oskar Baker has been subbed out of the game and replaced by Josh Dolan.
09:29
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Tim English)
09:39
The Bulldogs have registered the last five inside 50s of the game with 85% of the play this quarter occurring in the Bulldogs' forward half.
12:13
Bulldogs Interchange - Bailey Williams off due to an injury.
12:20
The Bulldogs hit the front for the first time tonight with Sam Darcy kicking his second. The Bulldogs have kicked 4.2 (26) from Carlton turnovers in the second half.
18:25
SCORE BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
20:15
That's a career-high five goals for Brodie Kemp. Kemp has been the target inside 50 on a team-high 10 occasions for a return of five marks inside 50 and 5.1 (31).
25:09
It has been a high-pressure last quarter with both teams recording a pressure factor above 190. The AFL average is 180.
27:32
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
27:49
The Bulldogs hit the front with their third goal scored from a forward half intercept. Overall, the Bulldogs have scored 6.3 (39) from intercepts.
29:19
SCORE GOAL - Bulldogs (James O'Donnell)
33:04
Bulldogs Interchange - Laitham Vandermeer off due to an injury.
34:40
The second half struggles continue for the Blues, scoring four goals to the Bulldogs' eight. For the season, Carlton has scored eight second half goals and conceded 24.