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That'll do from the blog tonight

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By Dean Bilton

Phew, what a day. From North Melbourne's second-biggest comeback win (after the siren, no less) to Geelong's statement scalp of Sydney, to Scott Pendlebury's Collingwood holding off a spirited West Coast, to Carlton's second win on the bounce, we've seen a bit of everything today.

And there's still a day of footy to come in round 11. Be sure to find the blog again tomorrow for the two remaining matches. Until then, thanks for your company, goodnight.

Match report: Reinvigorated Blues cruise past poor Power

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By Dean Bilton

A dynamic display from Patrick Cripps has inspired Carlton to a 34-point belting of Port Adelaide to retain caretaker coach Josh Fraser's perfect winning record.

The Blues thumped a lacklustre Power 13.14 (92) to 8.10 (58) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night as Fraser banked a second victory from as many games at the helm.

Captain Cripps turned in another brilliant display, collecting 31 disposals, eight clearances, a goal and nine score involvements.

The dual Brownlow Medal winner set the tone with 19 touches and his goal in a dominant opening half when the Blues crafted a match-defining 35-point lead.

Forwards Mitch McGovern, Will Hawyard and Brodie Kemp kicked two goals each as Carlton improved their record to three wins and eight losses — the same as Port.

Cripps and his fellow midfielders George Hewett (26 touches, one goal), Sam Walsh (28, one goal) and Jagga Smith (27 disposals) torched Port's on-ballers.

And recruits Hayward (19 possessions) and Ollie Florent (26) were also busy as the Blues put a dent in the 150th AFL game of Port star Zak Butters.

The Power's midfield ace recorded 28 disposals but was largely subdued — the triple club champion was moved to half-back from late in the third quarter.

Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines had just five disposals in the game as Port relied almost exclusively on Jason Horne-Francis, who was outstanding with 32 disposals, three goals and eight clearances.

AAP

FT: Carlton 13.14 (92) def Port Adelaide 8.10 (58)

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By Dean Bilton

We didn't exactly save the best until last tonight, but Carlton and Josh Fraser will have enjoyed every minute of that. The Blues were in total control from start to finish, and in the end probably should have won by more than just 34 points.

The Blues cut the Power to ribbons tonight, and it started in the midfield. Cripps and Walsh fantastic, Smith and Hewett influential. The run off half-back was terrific and the skills were better than we have seen from Carlton all year.

Port Adelaide, yeesh. That was really poor. Disorganised, sloppy, too much left to way too few. The Power were never in it and are flattered by the margin.

The story is Carlton though, and the improvements they are making under Fraser. It's slow and steady, but it's noticable. Two in a row for the Blues.

Jack Whitlock kicks his second

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By Dean Bilton

All the sting is out of this game and the Power fans have been heading for the exits. Aliir Aliir is on the sidelines in some discomfort right now, in yet more bad news for Port.

But on the upside, Whitlock managed a mark and goal from five metres out. So there's that.

Mitch McGovern works hard to mark and goal

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By Dean Bilton

McGovern just embarassed the Port defence with his work rate there. When Kemp marked the ball 60 out there was nobody inside 50, but Gov tore forward past a couple of Port players to take an uncontested mark.

The Blues are coasting to victory now.

Harry McKay might have just shut the door

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By Dean Bilton

Well that Port Adelaide fightback didn't last long. Maybe five minutes on either side of three quarter time really.

Smith was fantastic out of the middle and his kick found McKay's chest. All so easy for the Blues midfield, as it has been all night.

Frankie Evans finds a goal for the Blues!

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By Dean Bilton

That hurts Port. The bubble is pricked much earlier than they had hoped.

Another turnover coming out of defence, the ball repelled back inside 50 towards Evans who finished beautifully on his left. They're nearly home.

Todd Marshall gives the Power some belief

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By Dean Bilton

That's Marshall's first goal of the season. He's spent this year either in defence or in the treatment room, so that one will mean plenty to him and his teammates.

Port needed a quick one, and they've only gone and found it. It's a 25-point game. There is a pulse.

3QT: Carlton 10.8 (68) lead Port Adelaide 5.7 (37)

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By Dean Bilton

Not a quarter for the purists, but when Hayward kicked his goal it looked like Carlton were going to casually stroll to another four points.

And they still might, but that little brawl at the end around the Durdin goal seems to have injected some life into the Power for the first time all night. Carlton are hardly magnificent closers, so maybe? Something? Perhaps a chance for Port?

Watch this space.

Corey Durdin kicks a goal as a stink breaks out!

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By Dean Bilton

Here we go, some fight from Port Adelaide. Wilson tried to take Durdin on from the kick in, but his sidestep failed miserably. Durdin nailed him in the tackle and won the free kick.

But before he could take the shot, all hell broke loose. There were players scrapping and blueing all around him, pretty much left alone by the umpires. He kept his cool and kicked the goal, and maybe Port have found some life here.

Jack Whitlock snaps one through for Port

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By Dean Bilton

The Power have been dismal so far tonight, but for the first time in a while they've managed repeat entries and a score from it.

McKinlay burst into space to find Whitlock in the pocket. Not an easy set shot snap, but the young man snuck it home.

Will Hayward finally breaks the deadlock for Carlton

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By Dean Bilton

It's been coming. Carlton are absolutely dominating this game, but unlike the first half were unable to create chances and then missed them when they did.

Until now. With the 17th inside 50 of the quarter, Hayward converts on the run from a tight angle. One of the tougher shots of the lot is the one that goes through.

Stalemate in Adelaide

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By Dean Bilton

We've played a little over five minutes of game time in this second half and the only score has been a poor Jagga Smith miss.

Josh Carr gave Port a fearsome bake in the sheds at half-time, but it hasn't really inspired a response just yet. Blues still in charge, but not putting it on the board for now.

Match report: Injuries sour Pies' Pendlebury celebrations against Eagles

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By Dean Bilton

Jamie Elliott went down with a suspected serious knee injury in a horror finish as Collingwood marked Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking AFL appearance with a tense 10-point win over West Coast.

Magpies forward Elliott kicked three crucial goals in his side's 13.14 (92) to 12.10 (82) victory at the MCG on Saturday.

But he landed awkwardly on his left knee late in the final quarter and crumpled to the turf in pain as trainers quickly called for a stretcher to take the 33-year-old off the field.

Captain Darcy Moore (hamstring) and young forward Will Hayes (shoulder) were also casualties as the Magpies (5-5-1) climbed into a "wildcard'' spot with their first win since Anzac Day.

Until Elliott's injury, all eyes had been on 433-game veteran Pendlebury, who took the mantle as all-time games record-holder from retired North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey.

The 38-year-old star marked the milestone with 20 disposals and five clearances in front of 90,028 fans.

Even the margin was a fitting tribute to Pendlebury in his famous No.10 jumper.

Nick Daicos was best afield with 34 disposals, seven clearances and three goals, including a brilliant snap on the run that just about sealed the result moments before Elliott went down.

Jack Crisp (28 touches) and Jordan De Goey (26) were also influential, while Roan Steele and Dan McStay kicked two goals each.

West Coast (3-8) were well served by Williams and young gun Harley Reid, who made his presence felt with 20 disposals in his 50th game.

Tom McCarthy (30 touches), Hamish Davis (23) and Milan Murdock (22) were all busy, and veteran Elliot Yeo kicked three goals.

Jobe Shanahan and Malakai Champion added two each.

AAP

Match report: Cats make premiership contention statement

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By Jon Healy

Geelong underlined its AFL premiership credentials with a high-octane 27-point win over fellow fancies Sydney.

Nine days after a scintillating thumping of reigning premiers Brisbane, the Cats backed that victory up in style.

Geelong were ominous at times in claiming a 15.17 (107) to 12.8 (80) victory, their fourth win on the spin, in front of 35,869 fans at GMHBA Stadium.

Chris Scott's Cats (32 points) move to third behind second-placed Sydney (36) and leaders Fremantle (40) ahead of facing Carlton at the MCG next Friday.

Sydney's Malcolm Rosas limped off in the second quarter with a left foot/ankle concern, Tom Papley (calf tightness) sat out the final term, and Angus Sheldrick came off late.

Cats defender Lawson Humphries was sensational, collecting 33 disposals and 818 metres gained.

Midfielder Max Holmes (35 disposals, eight clearances, 712 metres gained) was exceptional, while Jeremy Cameron (three goals, 21 disposals) and Gryan Miers (11 marks, 24 disposals) were influential.

Geelong blanketed Swans spearhead Charlie Curnow (two goals), thanks to Connor O'Sullivan and Jake Kolodjashnij — a late call-up for Tanner Bruhn (managed).

Tagger Oisin Mullin went to Swans superstar Isaac Heeney (23 disposals, one goal).

Sydney stopper James Jordon kept Bailey Smith to eight disposals for the first half, then the tag was dropped and the Cats star had 18 touches and a goal in the third quarter and finished with 32 possessions.

Half-backs Riley Bice (34 disposals) and Callum Mills (24 disposals) were busy for Sydney, and Joel Amartey kicked four goals.

- AAP

Match report: Kangaroos come from the clouds to beat Suns

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By Dean Bilton

Cam Zurhaar's goal after the final siren has sealed a pulsating six-point North Melbourne win over Gold Coast.

The Kangaroos rallied from more than seven goals down in the second quarter on Saturday at Docklands Stadium and won 17.9 (111) to 16.9 (105).

Zurhaar was thrown forward at halftime and it proved a masterstroke from North coach Alastair Clarkson.

Luke Davies-Uniacke, North's best player, goaled from a set shot with a minute left to tie the scores.

The Suns won the crucial centre clearance, but the Kangaroos rebounded off half-back. A long ball found Zurhaar deep in attack and Suns defender Oscar Adams gave away an obvious free kick.

Zurhaar was mobbed by teammates after he kicked the match-winner. It is a massive win for the Kangaroos, who have struggled to claim a big scalp this season.

Jack Darling kicked three goals for North, while Jed Walter did the same for Gold Coast in a clash peppered with contentious umpiring calls.

North's Jy Simpkin and star Suns midfielders Noah Anderson, Christian Petracca and Matt Rowell all stood out.

AAP

HT: Carlton 9.4 (58) lead Port Adelaide 3.5 (23)

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By Dean Bilton

Dream stuff from Carlton in that first half. Tough, clinicial, mighty impressive. The ball use has been so clean and damaging, and has stood in stark contrast to whatever Port have had going on.

Port Adelaide, miles off it. The intensity is down, especially in that second quarter, and some of the skill errors have been diabolical.

It's out to 35 points at the long break and that feels like where it should be. Will take a sizable reversal for Port to get back from here.

Brodie Kemp kicks his second, Blues lead by 34

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By Dean Bilton

It's one-way traffic at the moment. Some of the defensive efforts from these Power players are really subpar, and the skills of the Carlton players are streets ahead of their opponents'.

Kemp lead up strongly into a big pocket of space for an easy mark and goal. Port nowhere near it right now.