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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.