Match

Carlton vs GWS Giants

Commentary / 24 May 2025

Pre Game

00:00
GWS Giants have lost five of their last six matches at Marvel Stadium by an average losing margin of 19 points.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
03:30
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
04:31
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Darcy Jones)
06:48
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
07:20
The Giants have started on top around stoppages, leading clearances 4-1. Toby Greene has two already.
08:52
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Patrick Cripps)
08:59
The Blues have started efficiently going forward, booting two goals from just five inside 50s.
10:39
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
13:12
Harry Himmelberg has started hot in the Giants' back line, leading disposals (6) and contested possessions (4) for the match so far.
14:28
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
15:44
Toby Greene gets the Giants' first goal through a snap on a tight angle. He has started strongly, already recording seven disposals and three contested possessions.
17:12
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Oliver Hollands)
19:37
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Callum M. Brown)
21:48
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Callum M. Brown)
21:58
Callum Brown converts his second goal on the end of a clean chain that started in the Giants defensive 50. They have scored 21 points per game from defensive 50 chains – ranked No.1 in the competition.
23:26
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Lachie Fogarty)
23:46
The Blues get a quick reply from a centre bounce clearance courtesy of Tom De Koning in the ruck. They have outscored the Giants 13-0 from stoppages so far.
25:52
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Jake Riccardi)
29:29
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
31:02
Charlie Curnow kicks his second goal, this time from a free kick against Sam Taylor. Carlton leads the free kick count 5-2, with two of their goals coming from frees.
32:20
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
32:44
Toby Greene boots his second goal to cap a dominant term, leading disposals for the match (10), as well as four score involvements.
35:43
It was a very even first term, with Carlton having a slight edge in inside 50s (15-12), contested possessions (33-29) and clearances (12-11).

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:25
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Xavier O'Halloran)
01:49
The Giants would be pleased they are matching Carlton in the contest - trailing contested possessions by just two - after losing the count by 19 last week to Fremantle – its worst result since the season opener.
03:07
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Jesse Hogan)
05:33
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
06:28
The Giants are winning territory this quarter, leading inside 50s 6-2.
07:33
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Patrick Cripps)
10:09
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Will White)
10:29
The Blues get a good look in the forward 50 from a chain that started from a throw-in clearance. They lead scores from stoppages 25-7.
12:35
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Harry McKay)
14:29
The Blues are running hot, recording the last five inside 50s.
14:35
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Oliver Hollands)
15:24
Carlton's accuracy in front of goal is costing it this quarter, booting 1.4, including three behinds from set shots.
15:34
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
20:39
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Rushed)
21:29
The Giants have been much more damaging with defensive half chains, leading scores 32-10 from this origin.
22:43
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Callum M. Brown)
25:00
Cooper Lord has had an impressive impact at stoppages this quarter, leading clearances with three. The Blues lead clearances 7-5 for the quarter.
26:54
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Jake Riccardi)
27:15
The Giants continue to move the footy well from deep in their back line, with that Jake Riccardi goal coming from a defensive 50 chain. They have now scored 19 points from this origin.
29:09
Another even quarter with key metrics hard to split, including inside 50s 15-14 Carlton's way. The difference was accuracy going forward, with the Blues only able to manage 1.5 to the Giants' 3.2.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
02:13
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Callan Ward)
03:33
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Jesse Hogan)
04:05
Jesse Hogan kicks the first goal of the half from a snap set shot, making it 2.0 for the match. He booted three and five goals in that order against the Blues last season and was involved in 13 scoring chains.
06:24
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Sam Docherty)
07:13
Sam Docherty converts a bending snap from deep in the pocket, thanks to a clearance win from the throw in. The Blues have been punishing from throw ins, outscoring the Giants 25-0 from this source.
09:16
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Mitch McGovern)
10:36
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Will White)
13:56
The Blues have been on top in the contest this quarter, leading contested possessions 19-9. Nick Haynes leads the way with four.
15:20
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Charlie Curnow)
16:27
Lachie Ash has been everywhere this quarter, racking up six disposals already. He is averaging 5.4 score involvements this season – ranked equal-third in the AFL among defenders.
18:32
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Callan Ward)
19:28
Callan Ward has a classy finish from a turnover created in the Giants' forward half. They have been brutal in punishing turnovers, outscoring the Blues 58-23 from this source.
23:09
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Jesse Hogan)
23:16
The Giants kick their fifth goal from a chain originating in their defensive 50. Carlton has just one in comparison.
23:30
GIANTS Interchange - Toby Bedford off due to an injury.
26:32
Carlton now leads the contested possession count by a massive 16 this quarter, with Patrick Cripps leading with seven.
28:22
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Lachie Fogarty)
29:55
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Jesse Motlop)
30:53
Carlton finally get some reward through Jesse Motlop for their territory dominance, having recorded the last five inside 50s.
31:33
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Jake Riccardi)
31:39
Carlton led inside 50s 15-9 for the term but again failed to capitalise, being outscored 21-15.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:26
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Cooper Lord)
01:37
Cooper Lord kicks an important first goal of the quarter to get the Blues going. He's had an impressive game, recording 16 disposals, four clearances and four score involvements.
03:01
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
04:35
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Kieren Briggs)
06:54
The Giants have started strongly at stoppage, leading clearances 5-2 this quarter. Toby Greene already has two for the term.
08:01
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Rushed)
10:42
SCORE BEHIND - Blues (Adam Cerra)
12:14
The Giants have conceded the territory battle today, losing inside 50s 39-52. Since Round 7, they have lost the count by 10.3 per game – ranked last in the competition.
12:42
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Aaron Cadman)
14:49
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Adam Cerra)
15:09
The Blues stay in the game with a running goal from Adam Cerra, that started from the source that's served them well all day - stoppages - where they lead scores 47-20.
15:52
SCORE GOAL - Blues (Lachie Fogarty)
15:59
The Blues make it two goals inside 30 seconds with another one straight from a centre bounce clearance.
17:03
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Aaron Cadman)
19:43
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Jesse Hogan)
19:46
GIANTS Interchange - Cody Angove off due to an injury.
20:30
The Giants answer with two goals in the space of two minutes. It's been rapid scoring, with seven goals kicked already at the halfway mark of the term.
24:11
SCORE GOAL - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
24:20
Toby Greene converts the sealer with a snapping set shot from the boundary. He's had huge scoreboard impact, recording 12 score involvements - four more than the next best player on the ground.
26:55
SCORE BEHIND - GIANTS (Toby Greene)
27:43
The Giants have run out this game much stronger, recording six of the last seven inside 50s.
31:29
Jesse Hogan has continued his incredible accuracy this season, adding another four goals straight to take his tally to 30.6.
32:56
Toby Greene was incredible in his 250th match, recording a game-high 13 score involvements, along with 28 disposals, six clearances and three goals.