Saturday, June 15, 2013

Friday Night: Carlton Blues vs. Hawthorn Hawks



Blue Days for 250th

Friday night’s loss to Hawthorn isn’t just shaming after they blew 20 point lead to lose by 15 points, but it takes an extra degree of embarrassment because the loss celebrated Chris Judd’s 250th game. At halftime the Blues looked to be in control after breaking the Hawks defensive structure and they led 8.5.53 to 6.6.42, though the score didn’t reflect that, but a three-quarter time the Hawks had returned that margin to exactly what was a quarter time: a 2 point lead for Hawthorn. Then it was Hawthorn’s turn to break the Blues defensive structure, Carlton not scoring to late in the quarter.

Best on ground goes to Carlton’s Mclean who had 34 disposals, 18 kicks, 16 handballs, 7 marks and 3 tackles. Hawthorn, despite winning, all their players played about average (with the exception of Buddy who kicked his usual 4 goals in the game).

The win puts Hawthorn back on top of the Ladder and as favourites in Friday night’s clash with West Coast at Etihad stadium next week, while Carlton enjoy a bye prepare for the rampaging Swans at the SCG.

My tips: 1 from 1

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