Carlton Defeats GWS Giants in Tense AFL Match

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FT: Carlton 12.16 (88) def. GWS 9.11 (65)

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By Michael Doyle

Carlton's AFL resurrection has continued with an impressive win over the GWS Giants, a fifth consecutive victory since Josh Fraser took over as interim coach.

The Blues relinquished a solid lead in the third quarter as GWS kicked four straight goals to level the scores at 61.

But the Blues were too good in the final quarter to secure a 23-point win.

Giants skipper Toby Greene could be in trouble for a last-quarter strike against Blue Nic Newman after he gave away a 50-metre penalty.

Jesse Hogan shanks his chance to get GWS back in the fight

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By Michael Doyle

GWS quickly moved from defence to attack, and Jesse Hogan took a great mark over his head.

He has a set shot from in front, 45 metres out, but Hogan shanks the kick.

GWS needed that to potentially stage a late comeback.

Blues by 24.

McKay hits the post trying to ice the game

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By Michael Doyle

Harry McKay had a second set shot in as many minutes.

A goal here would win the game, for certain.

But it hits the post.

The Blues still have a big 25-point lead with seven minutes left.

Blues lead by 24 with Harry McKay goal

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By Michael Doyle

With eight minutes left, Harry McKay has kicked his first goal of the match to give Carlton a 24-point lead over GWS.

McKay was given a free kick from in front after the umpires deemed he was held out of a marking contest.

Cottrell kicks the Blues clear

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By Michael Doyle

Is this the moment that sets up a Carlton win?

Matthew Cottrell has kicked his second goal of the match to give the Blues an 18-point lead.

It was not clean from the Blues; Jack Ison played on after taking a mark inside forward 50, and the play nearly ended.

But the Blues got the loose ball, it went to Cottrell, and he nailed the kick from 40 metres.

The bump is still alive

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By Michael Doyle

Toby Greene lashes out

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By Michael Doyle

Well. GWS captain could be in some hot water.

After giving away a 50-metre penalty for tackling a player who marked, Greene argued with the umpire, claiming one of the officials had called the ball touched off the kick.

Carlton's Nic Newman came towards Greene, and the GWS captain lashed out to the body.

That strike could land him in some hot water.

Will Hayward long bomb gives Calrton a 12-point lead

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By Michael Doyle

Will Hayward has kicked from beyond the 50 and has naild this shot.

The Blue was given a handpass in space and he made up his mind quickly — he was going for goal.

There was an empty goal-square, but it would not have mattered. Hayward had the distance and the Blues have the first goal of the final quarter.

Blues by 12.

Final quarter between GWS and Carlton begins

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By Michael Doyle

3QT: Carlton 9.13 (67) lead GWS 9.13 (61)

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By Michael Doyle

Sam Walsh kicks Carlton ahead after the siren

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By Michael Doyle

With time ticking down, Sam Walsh takes a mark inside forward 50 for Carlton.

He has a set shot from in front, about 45 metres out as the siren sounds.

Walsh kicks true, and the Blues have a six-point lead at the final break.

Scores level after another Giants goal

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By Michael Doyle

Phoenix Gothard has kicked the goal that draws the Giants level with the Blues.

From a tight angle in the forward pocket, Gothard snapped on his right boot through the big sticks.

We are level at 61.

Giants scores after a rouge umpire whistle

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By Michael Doyle

Oh no.

It is a poor umpire call that has led to GWS kicking a third straight major.

A kick from Carlton into the midfield was punched away from the Giants into a teammate's hands.

MARK CALLED. Why? It was punched to him.

Carlton stop, very confused, and then play on is called.

It allows the Giants to kick inside forward 50 and Toby Greene goals.

Giants kick a major after 10 minutes of tight footy

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By Michael Doyle

Eleven minutes of tight, goal-less footy have ended with a major for GWS.

It has been back and forth as both sides searched for a goal that felt more important with each passing minute.

It was the Giants who hung in well and had a lovely passage of play that led to a mark inside forward 50 for Aaron Cardman.

He converted the set shot from 40 metres, and the Blues' lead was reduced to 12 points.

GWS skipper gets one back for the Giants

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By Michael Doyle

Toby Greene has kicked the Giants' first goal of the second half.

The GWS captain was taken high inside forward 50 and awarded the free kick.

It is a simple set shot that he does not mess up.

Carlton leads by 18.

Matthew Cottrell struts after another Carlton goal

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By Michael Doyle

Brilliant pressure from Carlton led to another goal.

Blake Acres smothered a handpass deep in GWS territory, and then gathered the loose ball and handpassed to Matthew Cottrell.

Off a step, Cottrell snapped through the big sticks, then he strutted away from goal like it was all too easy.

Five of Carlton's eight goals have come from intercepts in the forward half.

Francis Evans kicks his third goal for Carlton

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By Michael Doyle

Great start to the second half for Carlton.

GWS were unable to clear the ball effectively from the defensive 50, and the Blues turned the ball over.

Patrick Cripps tapped the ball down inside forward 50 and Francis Evans was there to pick up the loose ball.

Evans broke a tackle, then snapped off his right foot for his third goal of the match.

Blues lead by 17.

Second half between GWS and Carlton begins

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By Michael Doyle