Kangaroos crush Blues in record 69-point AFLW win to claim top spot on ladder
6 months ago

Kangaroos crush Blues in record 69-point AFLW win to claim top spot on ladder

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Carlton's goalless run has stretched to seven quarters as North Melbourne posted its largest AFLW win with a 69-point trouncing of the Blues at Princes Park. The result lifted North Melbourne — who now has four wins and a draw from five matches — above Adelaide into top spot on the ladder. The Blues' first goal of Wednesday's match did not arrive until the 14th minute of the third quarter, when Celine Moody out-marked two opponents before nailing her set-shot. It was Carlton's first goal since Tarni Brown kicked a major in the third quarter of the Blues' win over Geelong on September 14.

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Eilish Sheerin's surprise move in the AFLW trade period should have other clubs worried
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eilish Sheerin's surprise move in the AFLW trade period should have other clubs worried

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The ink may still be drying on the North Melbourne players' premiership tattoos, but the club is not resting on its laurels after claiming its first AFLW flag last month. The Kangaroos pulled off the biggest coup of the trade period in its final 24 hours, adding Richmond star defender Eilish Sheerin in exchange for pick No.18 in next week's …

Adelaide keeps AFLW preliminary final streak alive with comprehensive win over Fremantle in sweltering conditions
4 months, 1 week ago

Adelaide keeps AFLW preliminary final streak alive with comprehensive win over Fremantle in sweltering conditions

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Adelaide has advanced to its fifth successive AFLW preliminary final after thrashing Fremantle by 37 points in the first semifinal. Chelsea Randall's desperate goal-line toe-poke 45 seconds out from the quarter-time siren gave Adelaide the first six-pointer of the game, and the lead, before the hosts completely blew the contest apart in the second term. Dockers acting captain Hayley Miller …

Hawthorn clinches AFLW second spot over Brisbane, plus the McClelland Trophy and $1 million as week one of finals is set
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hawthorn clinches AFLW second spot over Brisbane, plus the McClelland Trophy and $1 million as week one of finals is set

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Hawthorn have clinched second spot ahead of the AFLW finals, plus the McClelland Trophy and a $1 million payday, with a hard-fought win over Richmond at Punt Road Oval. AFLW St Kilda vs Brisbane at Moorabbin Brisbane 10.8 Goals: Smith 2, Conway 2, R Svarc, C Svarc, Hartill, Davidson, Anderson, Long St Kilda 6.5 Goals: Wardlaw 2, Trudgeon, Exon, Stuart, …

How North Melbourne has set a new standard in the AFLW in 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How North Melbourne has set a new standard in the AFLW in 2024

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North Melbourne is on the verge of doing what just one other team has achieved in AFLW history: complete a home-and-away season without a loss. One last victory on Saturday afternoon against the 17th-placed Gold Coast would see them better the Brisbane Lions' inaugural 2017 season, in which they won every game except one, a draw — but that season …

Demons beat Saints to stay in AFLW finals hunt as Kangaroos and Crows enjoy crushing wins
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Demons beat Saints to stay in AFLW finals hunt as Kangaroos and Crows enjoy crushing wins

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Melbourne has posted its third straight win, beating St Kilda by 14 points to keep its finals hopes alive. The Demons kicked the only two goals of the first term and while the Saints lifted at Moorabbin on Sunday afternoon, they could not bridge the gap and Melbourne won 6.8 to 5.0. Kangaroos stay unbeaten Jasmine Garner produced yet another …

Brisbane Lions kick last-gasp goal in AFLW win over Adelaide Crows as Kangaroos get past Tigers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Brisbane Lions kick last-gasp goal in AFLW win over Adelaide Crows as Kangaroos get past Tigers

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Brisbane Lions star forward Taylor Smith has kicked the match-winning goal to defeat the Adelaide Crows by two points in an AFLW thriller. The Lions appeared down and out when Adelaide's prime mover Ebony Marinoff rolled through a stunning 55-metre goal from inside the centre square to put the Crows nine points up. Perfect 10 as Eagles beat GWS West …

Saints wear down Bombers to maintain perfect AFLW start as Crows and Kangaroos post wins
6 months, 1 week ago

Saints wear down Bombers to maintain perfect AFLW start as Crows and Kangaroos post wins

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St Kilda has beaten Essendon by eight points in blustery conditions to continue its undefeated start to the AFLW season. Ponter kicks five as Crows dominate Hawks Danielle Ponter kicked a club-record five goals as the Crows brought Hawthorn back to earth with a thud. After slipping to a draw against Geelong at Arden Street, North Melbourne headed to Casey …

AFL updates — Port Adelaide's Dan Houston goes straight to the Tribunal, Carlton, Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs take big steps towards the finals
7 months, 1 week ago

AFL updates — Port Adelaide's Dan Houston goes straight to the Tribunal, Carlton, Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs take big steps towards the finals

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Patrick Cripps became Captain Courageous as the star midfielder helped Carlton overcome their horror injury toll to produce a 65-point win over West Coast in Perth. Retiring West Coast wingman Andrew Gaff tallied 25 disposals in his 280th and final AFL match, while Harley Reid and Elliot Yeo combined for 15 clearances. Waterman's hot start to the match would have …

AFL round 23: Giants vs Dockers, Suns vs Demons, Magpies vs Lions, Power vs Crows, Saints vs Cats — blog, scores and stats
7 months, 1 week ago

AFL round 23: Giants vs Dockers, Suns vs Demons, Magpies vs Lions, Power vs Crows, Saints vs Cats — blog, scores and stats

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Port Adelaide and GWS are guaranteed to finish in the top four after securing important wins on Saturday. Adelaide Crows 8.10 M By Michael Doyle reporting by AAP Port Adelaide star Dan Houston is facing a lengthy suspension on the eve of the AFL finals over a high bump on Izak Rankine in his side's 22-point win over arch-rivals Adelaide. …

Lions score thrilling two-point AFL win over Swans as Blues and Dockers post victories
8 months ago

Lions score thrilling two-point AFL win over Swans as Blues and Dockers post victories

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Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has praised the never-say-die spirit of his team after they stretched their winning streak to seven matches with a thrilling two-point win over the Sydney Swans. Match report: Carlton 16.11 def North Melbourne 14.4 L By Luke Pentony Charlie Curnow was pivotal for the Blues in their defeat of the Kangaroos Charlie Curnow kicked four …

GWS blitzes Carlton in comeback win, Fremantle belts Richmond, Geelong ends Hawthorn's run and North Melbourne upsets Gold Coast
8 months, 3 weeks ago

GWS blitzes Carlton in comeback win, Fremantle belts Richmond, Geelong ends Hawthorn's run and North Melbourne upsets Gold Coast

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Josh Treacy has kicked a career-high five goals as Fremantle overpowered a Shai Bolton-inspired Richmond to post a 51-point AFL win at Perth Stadium. Treacy kicked three goals in the opening term of Saturday night's match and finished with 5.0, 16 disposals, nine marks and 484-metres gained as the Dockers eased to a 16.9 to 7.12 win. The result kept …

AFL round seven: Melbourne downs Richmond by 43 points at the MCG, struggling Tigers hit with another injury to Jacob Hopper
11 months ago

AFL round seven: Melbourne downs Richmond by 43 points at the MCG, struggling Tigers hit with another injury to Jacob Hopper

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Melbourne has beaten Richmond by 43 points at the MCG on Anzac Day Eve as the Tigers' injury woes deepened again. Richmond's loss took them to 1-5 for the season, and a year littered with injuries got worse with Jacob Hopper — who was playing his first game since round two — was subbed out in the third quarter, with …

AFL Round-Up: Carlton lose a tight contest, Brisbane breaks their MCG hoodoo and Fremantle heartbroken in Adelaide again
11 months, 1 week ago

AFL Round-Up: Carlton lose a tight contest, Brisbane breaks their MCG hoodoo and Fremantle heartbroken in Adelaide again

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Round five produced the unexpected with an undefeated team losing to a winless side, a premiership contender silencing doubt around its history at the MCG, and several games keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Andrew Brayshaw looked to have sealed the four points for the Dockers when his final quarter goal extended Freo's lead to nine points with …

Brisbane Lions beat Adelaide Crows by two points in AFLW qualifying final, Sydney Swans defeat Gold Coast Suns in elimination final
1 year, 4 months ago

Brisbane Lions beat Adelaide Crows by two points in AFLW qualifying final, Sydney Swans defeat Gold Coast Suns in elimination final

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The Brisbane Lions are through to the AFLW preliminary finals after a hard-fought win over the Adelaide Crows as Sydney's transformation continues, with a pulsating upset win to eliminate the Gold Coast Suns. AFLW finals First preliminary final Brisbane Lions 6.3 def Adelaide Crows 5.7 First elimination final Gold Coast Suns vs Sydney Swans The game was played at fierce …

Tigers beat Eagles by 38 points to stay in AFL finals race, Hawks score eight-goal win over Kangaroos
1 year, 8 months ago

Tigers beat Eagles by 38 points to stay in AFL finals race, Hawks score eight-goal win over Kangaroos

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Richmond remains in touch with the top eight after posting an error-riddled 38-point win over West Coast in Perth. Tigers speedster Shai Bolton finished with 2.4 from 23 disposals against West Coast, while veteran Dustin Martin tallied 23 possessions, four clearances and 2.2 in a lively display. West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff came on as the sub in the first …

Melbourne smash Western Bulldogs, Sydney too good for Gold Coast, Port Adelaide sensational against Brisbane
2 years ago

Melbourne smash Western Bulldogs, Sydney too good for Gold Coast, Port Adelaide sensational against Brisbane

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Melbourne have made an early-season statement with a big win over the Bulldogs, but a heavy bump by Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny. Suns ruckman Jarrod Witts battled hard while it took Touk Miller and Matt Rowell until the third term to get their hands on the ball with any authority and Sam Flanders also kicked two goals. Larkey …

Essendon falls to Richmond by 66 points after Port Adelaide beats Crows in Showdown
2 years, 7 months ago

Essendon falls to Richmond by 66 points after Port Adelaide beats Crows in Showdown

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Richmond has thumped Essendon by 66 points in Ben Rutten's likely last AFL match as Bombers coach, but the Tigers will sweat on a groin injury to Tom Lynch ahead of the finals. Port Adelaide great Robbie Gray kicked two goals in his side's trouncing of Adelaide to finish his decorated AFL career on a triumphant note. Gray also had …

Carlton beat Adelaide by 48 points to claim fourth spot, Melbourne still unbeaten after seeing off St Kilda
2 years, 10 months ago

Carlton beat Adelaide by 48 points to claim fourth spot, Melbourne still unbeaten after seeing off St Kilda

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Brownlow Medal favourite Patrick Cripps has produced another dominant AFL performance to lead Carlton to a 48-point thumping of Adelaide. McAdam gave Crows fans something to cheer about with a big grab on Lewis Young's back as the visitors kicked five of the last seven goals of the match. Demons remain undefeated as they see off Saints challenge Red-hot reigning …

Fremantle smash North Melbourne by 78 points as Port Adelaide hit back against Western Bulldogs
2 years, 10 months ago

Fremantle smash North Melbourne by 78 points as Port Adelaide hit back against Western Bulldogs

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COVID-hit Fremantle have flaunted their enviable depth with a crushing 78-point AFL win over North Melbourne at Perth Stadium. The final inside 50m stat read 67-32 in favour of Fremantle, with North Melbourne held to just two goals for most of the match before kicking their third with under five minutes remaining. Amiss, the first top-10 key forward drafted by …

Melbourne scores 88-point AFLW win over Fremantle as Western Bulldogs, St Kilda and Richmond post victories
3 years ago

Melbourne scores 88-point AFLW win over Fremantle as Western Bulldogs, St Kilda and Richmond post victories

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Daisy Pearce kicked five goals as Melbourne produced a record-breaking 88-point AFLW win against a depleted Fremantle line-up in Perth to jump to the top of the ladder. Brooke Lochland kicked three goals, and Nell Morris-Dalton and Bonnie Toogood got two each for the Bulldogs, while Katie Lynch was brilliant across half-back, intercepting the Eagles' attacking forays at will. West …

Brisbane Lions post AFLW record score to thrash West Coast Eagles as Collingwood, St Kilda and Carlton enjoy wins
3 years, 1 month ago

Brisbane Lions post AFLW record score to thrash West Coast Eagles as Collingwood, St Kilda and Carlton enjoy wins

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The Brisbane Lions have set a record for the highest score in an AFLW match after thumping the West Coast Eagles by 74 points in Perth. Saints break duck with win over Suns Darcy Guttridge celebrates a goal during St Kilda's win over the Gold Coast Suns. St Kilda held off a surging Gold Coast to win its first match …

NSW Blues win State of Origin series opener 50-6 against Queensland Maroons
3 years, 9 months ago

NSW Blues win State of Origin series opener 50-6 against Queensland Maroons

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New South Wales has scored their biggest State of Origin victory, demolishing the Maroons 50-6 in the series opener in Townsville. Trbojevic missed last year's series loss through injury but made an immediate impact with three tries in his return to representative football, although finding poor performances in the Blues side would be difficult. Within the next 10 minutes, the …

Melbourne pips St Kilda by three points in AFL thriller, GWS Giants and Port Adelaide both win
4 years, 6 months ago

Melbourne pips St Kilda by three points in AFL thriller, GWS Giants and Port Adelaide both win

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Melbourne dynamo Christian Petracca has booted four goals in a controversial three-point win against St Kilda in Alice Springs. Key points: The Demons are in eighth place on the ladder following the win over the Saints The Giants broke a two-match losing run to beat the Dockers by 38 points The Power defeated the Swans by 26 points to be …

Sydney FC Chases Historic 5th Grand Final Title in A-League, Will Face Melbourne City
4 years, 7 months ago

Sydney FC Chases Historic 5th Grand Final Title in A-League, Will Face Melbourne City

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Sydney FC is on track to become Australia’s most successful football club ever, after beating Perth Glory 2-0 to progress to a second consecutive Grand Final against Melbourne City on Sunday. The Sky Blues will be chasing not only a second straight Grand Final win, but also the chance to become the first team ever to claim five titles in …

Port Adelaide beats Carlton by three points in thriller, Melbourne defeats Hawthorn by 43
4 years, 8 months ago

Port Adelaide beats Carlton by three points in thriller, Melbourne defeats Hawthorn by 43

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Port Adelaide has won one of the games of the AFL season, beating Carlton with the last kick of the game at the Gabba thanks to star small forward Robbie Gray. Key points: Port Adelaide missed four important shots in the final quarter, but the Power kicked one on the siren as they beat Carlton The Blues could have been …

Sydney FC beats Wellington 3-1 as A-League restarts season
4 years, 8 months ago

Sydney FC beats Wellington 3-1 as A-League restarts season

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Substitute Trent Buhagiar scored twice, including the go-ahead goal into a near-empty net with two minutes remaining, to give first-place Sydney FC a 3-1 win Friday over the Wellington Phoenix as the A-League resumed its season after a coronavirus-forced shutdown. Buhagiar made it 2-1 when slipped past Phoenix goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic, who had raced out of his area in an …

Carlton beats Geelong by two points, Collingwood dominates St Kilda and Sydney Swans beat the Kangaroos
4 years, 9 months ago

Carlton beats Geelong by two points, Collingwood dominates St Kilda and Sydney Swans beat the Kangaroos

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Carlton has continued a round full of upsets in the AFL, withstanding a stunning final quarter comeback from Geelong to win by two points at Kardinia Park. Key points: Carlton beat Geelong at Kardinia Park for the first time since Round 22, 1996 with a two-point victory Collingwood went top of the ladder with a comprehensive win over St Kilda …

Richmond loses to Hawthorn by 32 points in AFL round-three clash at MCG
4 years, 9 months ago

Richmond loses to Hawthorn by 32 points in AFL round-three clash at MCG

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Richmond's scoring woes since the AFL season restart have continued, as the Tigers were held to just five goals for the second-straight week in a surprise 32-point defeat to Hawthorn at the MCG. Key points: The Hawks managed their second win of the disrupted AFL season The Tigers were off target on goal, only kicking five majors for the match …

Carlton gets the edge over Adelaide in AFLW grand final rematch, winning by eight points at Richmond Oval
5 years ago

Carlton gets the edge over Adelaide in AFLW grand final rematch, winning by eight points at Richmond Oval

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Carlton has gained a measure of revenge for last year's AFLW grand final loss to Adelaide, overcoming the Crows by eight points at Richmond Oval. Adelaide v Carlton AFLW: Adel: 4.4 Goals: R Metcalfe, E Jones, A Considine, A Hatchard Carl 5.6 Goals: T Harris 2, N Stevens, M Prespakis, D Vescio Leading possessions: Adel - A Hatchard 27, E …

Tigers beat Bombers in AFL Dreamtime at the 'G, as Cats, Eagles, Kangaroos and Hawks post wins
5 years, 10 months ago

Tigers beat Bombers in AFL Dreamtime at the 'G, as Cats, Eagles, Kangaroos and Hawks post wins

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The Tigers beat an injury-struck Bombers in their Dreamtime at the 'G fixture and the Cats get past the Suns, after Brad Scott guides the Kangaroos to a win in his final match as coach, and the Eagles and Hawks enjoy victories. Key forward Tom Hawkins's four-goal haul was instrumental for the Cats, including the first two of the last …

Tayla Harris helps put Carlton into AFLW grand final after week dominated by photo trolling controversy
6 years ago

Tayla Harris helps put Carlton into AFLW grand final after week dominated by photo trolling controversy

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Tayla Harris has put an upsetting week behind her with a starring role as Carlton overwhelmed Fremantle by 36 points to reach the AFLW grand final. Key points: Tayla Harris kicks a goal in the Blues' upset 36-point win over Fremantle Harris had been targeted by trolls on social media posts showing a photo of her kicking for goal last …

Sydney pips Collingwood, Crows clinch a controversial Showdown while Hawks, Kangaroos and Bulldogs earn wins
6 years, 7 months ago

Sydney pips Collingwood, Crows clinch a controversial Showdown while Hawks, Kangaroos and Bulldogs earn wins

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A round of incredibly close finishes continues, as the Swans beat Collingwood by less than a kick, after a controversial Showdown thriller, a last-minute loss for the Lions, a narrow victory for the Hawks and a comfortable win for the Bulldogs. Swans stay in the hunt with dramatic win over Magpies Hobbled superstar Lance Franklin's six-goal haul and a stunning …

Richmond Tigers impress with AFL win over Collingwood Magpies as Cats, Giants, Demons and Blues post wins
6 years, 7 months ago

Richmond Tigers impress with AFL win over Collingwood Magpies as Cats, Giants, Demons and Blues post wins

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The Tigers win an MCG blockbuster against the Magpies to stay on top of the AFL ladder, while the Cats, Giants, Demons and Blues also taste victory. But Collingwood rallied superbly, kicking five goals to two in the second term and only trailling by eight points at the main break. Key forward Harry Himmelberg equalled his previous best haul of …

AFLW: Lions pip Adelaide to remain undefeated, Carlton, Collingwood win
8 years ago

AFLW: Lions pip Adelaide to remain undefeated, Carlton, Collingwood win

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Brisbane pipped Adelaide by three points on Saturday night to remain the only undefeated side in the AFL women's league. Brisbane trailed by two points at the last change but Lion Kate McCarthy kicked the decisive - and only - goal in a tense last term with a hopeful 40m roost that bounced through. Carlton hold off Bulldogs to eke …

AFLW: Brisbane Lions win again, Collingwood downs Dogs, Demons beat Blues
8 years, 1 month ago

AFLW: Brisbane Lions win again, Collingwood downs Dogs, Demons beat Blues

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Brisbane has won its fourth-straight game to start the AFL Women's season, while Melbourne held of a fast-finishing Carlton at Casey Fields. Brisbane's former sprint star, Kate McCarthy, and Kaitlyn Ashmore both kicked two goals as the Lions won 6.7 to 1.3 at the South Pine Sports Complex. The result leaves both sides with one win after four rounds with …

Adelaide Crows beat North Melbourne by 62 points in AFL elimination dominated by Eddie Betts
8 years, 6 months ago

Adelaide Crows beat North Melbourne by 62 points in AFL elimination dominated by Eddie Betts

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Eddie Betts has led Adelaide through to a semi-final meeting with Sydney in a 62-point elimination final win over North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval. In a willing match in front of a sensational home crowd, the Crows were dominant for large portions of the game, eventually breaking North Melbourne's resistance late in the third quarter before running away with the …

Sydney Swans overcome Adelaide Crows by 52 points to stay in race for AFL top four
9 years, 7 months ago

Sydney Swans overcome Adelaide Crows by 52 points to stay in race for AFL top four

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Sydney has given Adam Goodes something to smile about at the end of a tumultuous week with a 52-point home win over Adelaide on Saturday at the SCG. SCOREBOARD: SYD v ADEL 17.15 Sydney v Adelaide 9.11 at SCG, August 1 2015 461 Disposals 333 40 Clearances 31 55 Inside 50 46 55 Tackles 37 Swans: Tippett, Hannebery, Franklin 3, …

Sydney Swans hammer Carlton by 60 points thanks to seven goals from Lance Franklin
9 years, 9 months ago

Sydney Swans hammer Carlton by 60 points thanks to seven goals from Lance Franklin

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Carlton showed some fight in the first match of the post-Mick Malthouse era, but were sunk by a seven-goal barrage from Lance Franklin, losing by 60-points at the SCG on Friday. SCOREBOARD: SYDNEY v CARLTON 19.8 Sydney v Carlton 9.8 at SCG, May 29, 2015 398 Disposals 336 227 Kicks 196 70 Hitouts 34 82 Tackles 65 Sydney: 18.11 - …

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