Footystats Diary, footy's best kept secret, Brisbane v Carlton


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Brisbane v Carlton
1987-2007 matches


1999 — SECOND QUALIFYING FINAL
Brisbane v Carlton
Saturday (N), September 3, 1999
at the BCG (7.45pm AEST), crowd: 26,112 (record)
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
BRI 4.6-30 (19) 9.13-67 (35) 17.15-117 (74) 20.18-138 (73)
CAR 1.5-11 4.8-32 5.13-43 8.17-65
Goals: Brisbane: Jarrod Molloy 4, Alastair Lynch 4, Luke Power 3, Steven Lawrence 2, Nigel Lappin 2, Michael Voss, Jason Akermanis, Chris Scott, Shaun Hart, Tim Notting. Carlton: Lance Whitnall 2, Brett Backwell, Matthew Lappin, Scott Camporeale, Justin Murphy, Dean Rice, Anthony Franchina.
Best: Brisbane: Marcus Ashcroft, Shaun Hart, Simon Black, Luke Power, Jason Akermanis. Carlton: Scott Camporeale, Justin Murphy, Brett Ratten, Lance Whitnall, Ang Christou.
Umpires: Scott McLaren, Hayden Kennedy, Steven Hanley.
Report: Franchina (C) for striking Black (B). Franchina was suspended for two matches.

 

2000 — ROUND ONE — GAME 7
Carlton v Brisbane Lions
Monday, March 13, 2000
at Princes Park, (2.10pm AEDT), crowd: 22,374
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
CAR 5.2-32 (4) 11.8-74 (21) 17.16-118 (39) 22.20-152 (40)
BRI 3.10-28 7.11-53 11.13-79 16.16-112
Goals: Carlton: Lappin 5, Fevola 3, Hulme 3, Hamill 2, Koutoufides 2, Ratten, Whitnall, Hickmott, Bradley, Fletcher, Hotton, Franchina. Brisbane: Molloy 5, Bradshaw 4, Black 2, Power, Lawrence, Leppitsch, McKinnon, Carey.
Best: Carlton: Lappin, Bradley, Ratten, Camporeale, Mansfield. Brisbane: Leppitsch, Akermanis, Ashcroft, M.Voss, Molloy.
Umpires: Chris Mitchell, Ray Kelsey, Derek Humphery-Smith.

 

2000 — ROUND 16 — GAME 6
Brisbane v Carlton
Sunday, June 25, 2000
at the BCG, (12.40pm AEST), crowd: 34,743 (record)
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
BRI 2.4-16 4.8-32 15.8-98 17.10-112
CAR 6.3-39 (23) 15.8-98 (66) 19.13-127 (29) 23.18-156 (44)
Goals: Carlton: Whitnall 9.4, Koutoufides 3, Hickmott 3, Hamill 2, Camporeale, Christou, Fletcher, Franchina, Freeborn, Ratten. Brisbane: Bradshaw 4, A.Lynch 4, Ashcroft 2, Notting 2, Power 2, Akermanis, Hart, C.Johnson.
Best: Carlton: Ratten, Koutoufides, Whitnall, Camporeale, Hickmott. Brisbane: M.Voss, Power, Ashcroft, Akermanis, Hart.
Umpires: Andrew Coates, Michael Vozzo, John Harvey.

 

2000 — SECOND SEMI-FINAL
Carlton v Brisbane Lions
Saturday, August 19, 2000
at the MCG, (2.30pm AEST), crowd: 56,924
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
CAR 3.3-21 (2) 10.5-65 (37) 18.9-117 (59) 23.13-151 (82)
BRI 3.1-19 4.4-28 9.4-58 10.9-69
Goals: Carlton: Hamill 7.0, Fevola 4, Allan 3, Lappin 2, Whitnall 2, Ratten, Porter, Camporeale, Freeborn, Bradley. Brisbane: Leppitsch 4, Lynch 2, Akermanis 2, Bolton, Lappin.
Best: Carlton: Allan, McKay, Hamill, Bradley, Freeborn. Brisbane: Akermanis, Leppitsch, Hart.
Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Darren Goldspink, Gavin Dore.

 

2001 — ROUND 8 — GAME 2
Carlton v Brisbane
Saturday, May 19, 2001
at Princes Park, (2.10pm AEST) crowd: 21,997
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
CAR 3.4-22 (7) 10.8-68 (43) 16.10-106 (47) 21.16-142 (74)
BRI 2.3-15 3.7-25 8.11-59 9.14-68
Goals: Carlton: Lance Whitnall 3, Matthew Lappin 3, Brendan Fevola 3, Anthony Koutoufides 3, Stephen Silvagni 2, Ryan Houlihan 2, Brett Ratten, Adrian Hickmott, Scott Camporeale, Scott Freeborn, Jordan Doering. Brisbane: Simon Black 3, Alastair Lynch 3, Michael Voss 2, Jonathan Brown.
Best: Carlton: Simon Beaumont, Anthony Koutoufides, Adrian Hickmott, Matthew Lappin, Brett Ratten. Brisbane: Marcus Ashcroft, Michael Voss, Tim Notting.
Umpires: Gavin Dore, Michael Avon, Justin Schmitt.

 

2002 — ROUND 13 — GAME 5
Brisbane Lions v Carlton
Saturday (n), June 29, 2002
at the Gabba, (7.10pm AEST), crowd: 27,324
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
BRI 3.2-20 8.5-53 (2) 14.7-91 (7) 19.10-124 (15)
CAR 4.5-29 (9) 7.9-51 12.12-84 16.13-109
Goals: Brisbane: Des Headland 6.0, Daniel Bradshaw 3, Craig McRae 2, Jason Akermanis, Simon Black, Jonathan Brown, Shaun Hart, Alastair Lynch, Luke Power, Chris Scott. Carlton: Brendan Fevola 2, Michael Mansfield 2, Justin Murphy 2, Brett Ratten 2, Lance Whitnall 2, Craig Bradley, Jordan Doering, Anthony Franchina, Matthew Lappin, Corey McKernan, Andrew Merrington
Best: Brisbane: Des Headland, Simon Black, Chris Scott, Brad Scott, Craig McRae, Jason Akermanis. Carlton: Brett Ratten, Justin Murphy, Jordan Doering, Lance Whitnall, Adrian Hickmott.
Umpires: Mathew James, Scott Jeffrey, Michael Vozzo.
Report: BEAU McDONALD (Bri) for tripping LANCE WHITNALL (Carl) in the last quarter. The Tribunal found McDonald not guilty.

 

2003 — ROUND 9 — GAME 2
Carlton v Brisbane
Saturday, May 24, 2003
Princes Park, 2.10pm EST, crowd: 24,906
Conditions: Excellent
Weather: Cool and sunny
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
CAR 3.2-20 (6) 8.4-52 (11) 9.7-61 11.10-76
BRI 2.2-14 6.5-41 14.11-95 (34) 23.15-153 (77)
Goals: Brisbane: Luke Power 4, Martin Pike 4, Chris Johnson 3, Jason Akermanis 2, Shaun Hart 2, Daniel Bradshaw 2, Blake Caracella, Craig McRae, Alastair Lynch, Jonathan Brown, Simon Black, Aaron Shattock. Carlton: Corey McKernan 4, Adrian Hickmott 2, Matthew Lappin 2, Brett Ratten, Brendan Fevola, Jarrad Waite.
Best: Brisbane: Brad Scott, Michael Voss, Martin Pike, Chris Johnson, Shaun Hart, Simon Black. Carlton: Anthony Koutoufides, Barnaby French, Jarrad Waite, Corey McKernan, Matthew Lappin, Andrew McKay.
Umpires: Jason Baldwin, Justin Schmitt, Martin Ellis.

 

2004 — ROUND 8 — GAME 4
Brisbane v Carlton
Saturday (n), May 15, 2004
BCG, 7.10pm AEST, crowd: 34,368
Conditions: Good
Weather: Fine
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
BRI 6.4-40 (25) 9.9-63 (28) 17.11-113 (53) 21.14-140 (38)
CAR 2.3-15 5.5-35 9.6-60 16.6-102
Goals: Brisbane: Daniel Bradshaw 5.2, Jason Akermanis 5.0, Michael Voss 3, Richard Hadley, Brett Scott, Jonathan Brown, Jamie Charman, Ashley McGrath, Martin Pike, Tim Notting, Jared Brennan. Carlton: Ian Prendergast 3, Brad Fisher 3, Darren Hulme 3, Matthew Lappin 2, Lance Whitnall 2, Scott Camporeale, Nick Stevens, Ryan Houlihan.
Best: Brisbane: Simon Black, Luke Power, Nigel Lappin, Jason Akermanis, Daniel Bradshaw, Jamie Charman. Carlton: Scott Camporeale, Nick Stevens, Lance Whitnall, Ian Prendergast, Brad Fisher, Adrian Deluca.
Umpires: Scott McLaren, Adam Davis, Darren Morris.
Reports: <> From video, IAN PRENDERGAST (Car) was cited for making contact with umpire DARREN MORRIS during the third quarter. Brown was found guilty of making contact with an umpire and fined $3500.
<> From video, JONATHAN BROWN (Bri) was cited for striking DARREN HULME (Car) during the fourth quarter. The Tribunal suspended Brown for two matches. Brisbane appealed the suspension. The AFL Appeal Board on Wednesday (19th) upheld the Tribunal findings.
<> From an investigation, JAMIE CHARMAN (Bri) was cited for striking ADRIAN DELUCA during the second quarter. Charman pleaded not guilty. The Tribunal sustained the charge and suspended him for two matches.

 

2005 — ROUND 12— GAME 3
Carlton v Brisbane Lions
Saturday (n), June 11, 2005
Docklands, 7.10pm AEST, Roof closed; crowd: 37,880
Conditions: Good
Weather: 15C, cool and cloudy
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
CAR 3.3-21 8.4-52 10.7-67 12.10-82
BRI 4.5-29 (8) 11.6-72 (20) 17.11-113 (46) 21.14-140 (58)
Goals: Brisbane: Jonathan Brown 4, Anthony Corrie 3, Ashley McGrath 2, Daniel Merrett 2, Tim Notting 2, Luke Power 2, Jason Akermanis, Simon Black, Daniel Bradshaw, Josh Drummond, Clark Keating, Michael Voss. Carlton: Lance Whitnall 4, Brendan Fevola 2, Justin Davies, Ryan Houlihan, Matthew Lappin, Heath Scotland, Jarrad Waite, Andrew Walker.
Best: Brisbane: Jonathan Brown, Josh Drummond, Tim Notting, Luke Power, Daniel Bradshaw, Mal Michael. Carlton: Anthony Koutoufides, Matthew Lappin, Lance Whitnall, Andrew Walker.
Umpires (gold): Adam Davis, Shaun Ryan, Pannell.
Reports:
l Trent Sporn (Car) was reported by field umpire Shaun Ryan for charging Daniel Merrett (Bri) during the third quarter. The MRP withdrew this charge as it was deemed Sporn was committed to the contest and the contact was inevitable.
l The incident where Justin Davies (Car) clashed with Jason Akermanis (Bri) was viewed, that the contact was minimal and made with an open hand in an attempt to hit the ball. It was ruled Davies had no case to answer.
l Carlton captain Anthony Koutoufides' collision with umpire Adam Davis during the fourth quarter was deemed accidental and the result of Michael Voss (Bri) pushing him into Davis' path. The MRP decided no action be taken against Voss but warned all players that a repeat of this conduct may result in a charge being laid against the player who causes the contact.

 

2006 — ROUND 13 — GAME 4
Brisbane Lions v Carlton
Saturday (n), July 1, 2006
BCG (Gabba), 7.10pm AEST, crowd: 29,516
Conditions: Good
Weather: 15C, clear after fine day
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
BRI 1.5-11 4.9-33 (3) 6.18-54 (10) 8.23-71 (15)
CAR 2.0-12 (1) 4.6-30 6.8-44 7.14-56
Goals: Brisbane: Daniel Bradshaw 2, Brad Scott, Luke Power, Marty Pask, Scott Harding, Robert Copeland, Cheynee Stiller. Carlton: Adrian Deluca 2, Brendan Fevola 2, Adam Bentick, Matthew Lappin, Nick Stevens.
Best: Brisbane: Cheynee Stiller, Simon Black, Luke Power, Justin Sherman, Michael Rischitelli, Joel Patfull. Carlton: Luke Blackwell, Heath Scotland, Kade Simpson, Nick Stevens, Simon Wiggins, Adam Bentick.
Umpires: Matthew Head, Michael Avon, Kieron Nicholls.

 

2007 — ROUND 5 — GAME 4
Carlton v Brisbane
Saturday (n), April 28, 2007
Docklands, 7.10pm AEST, Roof: closed; crowd: 33,598
Conditions: Good; slippery from humidity; 22C inside
Weather: 18C, showers
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
CAR 5.6-36 14.8-92 (13) 17.11-113 (1) 18.16-124
BRI 6.1-37 (1) 13.1-79 18.4-112 21.10-136 (12)
Goals: Brisbane: Jonathan Brown 3, Jamie Charman 3, Chris L Johnson 3, Joel Patfull 2, Ashley McGrath 2, Tim Notting 2, Luke Power 2, Richard Hadley, Jason Roe, Cheynee Stiller, Colm Begley. Carlton: Fevola 3, Betts 3, Cloke 3, Simpson 3, Whitnall 3, Walker, Murphy, Lappin.
Best: Brisbane: Jonathan Brown, Luke Power, Simon Black, Cheynee Stiller, Tim Notting, Richard Hadley, Chris L Johnson. Carlton: Ryan Houlihan, Heath Scotland, Lance Whitnall, Kade Simpson, Matthew Lappin, Cameron Cloke, Eddie Betts.
Umpires: Chris Donlon, Mathew James, Matthew Head.
Report:
Andrew Carrazzo
(Car) and Kade Simpson (Car) were cited for making negligent contact with umpire Matthew Head during Q3. The pair were offered fines of $2400 each with an early plea. Both admitted guilty and accepted the fines imposed by the MRP.

 

2007 — ROUND 16 — GAME 6
Brisbane v Carlton
Sunday, July 22, 2007
BCG (Gabba), 1.10pm AEST, crowd: 27,163
Conditions: Good
Weather: 21C, warm and sunny
  1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final
BRI 6.2-38 (22) 9.5-59 (29) 17.8-110 (67) 25.13-163 (117)
CAR 2.4-16 4.6-30 6.7-43 6.10-46
Goals: Brisbane: Jonathan Brown 10.1, Rhan Hooper 4, Jed Adcock 3, Robert Copeland 2, Ashley McGrath, Jamie Charman, Scott Harding, Joel Patfull, Jared Brennan, Will Hamill. Carlton: Brendan Fevola 3, Kade Simpson, Marc Murphy, Ryan Houlihan.
Best: Brisbane: Rhan Hooper, Robert Copeland, Jed Adcock, Jonathan Brown, Nigel Lappin, Troy Selwood. Carlton: Andrew Walker, Heath Scotland, Andrew Carrazzo.
Umpires: Matt Stevic, Ray Chamberlain, Gary Fila.
Report:
Simon Black
(Bri) cited with making negligent contact by umpire Gary Fila in Q2. An early plea will draw the reduced fine of $2400. Black admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.

ALL THE GAMES, ALL THE STATS SINCE 1987

BRISBANE versus CARLTON
P W L D P W L D
32 13 19 32 19 13

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HIGHEST SCORES
1996-2SF-BCG 26.14-170 (v 73) 1987-R10-PP 27.22-184 (v 81)
2007-R16-BCG 25.13-163 (v 46) 1992-R16-PP 27.17-179 (v 80)
2003-R9-PP 23.15-153 (v 76) 1090-R12-PP 24.14-158 (v 89)
2004-R8-BCG 21.14-140 (v 102) 2000-R16-BCG 23.18-156 (v 112)
2005-R12-Dok 21.14-140 (v 82)        

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GREATEST WINNING MARGINS
2007-R16-BCG 117pts (163-46) 1987-R10-PP 103pts (184-81)
1996-2SF-BCG   97pts (170-73) 1992-R16-PP   99pts (179-80)
2003-R9-PP   77pts (153-76) 1994-R15-PP   98pts (144-46)
1999-2QF-BCG   73pts (138-65) 2000-2SF-MCG   82pts (151-69)

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BRISBANE — BEST IN GOALS
10.1 Jonathan Brown, 2007-R16-BCG
9.6 Brad Hardie, 1989-R10-PP
7.1 Brad Hardie, 1989-R22-C
7.1 Alastair Lynch, 1996-2SF-BCG
6.1 Darryl White, 1993-R15-PP
6.0 Des Headland, 2002-R13-BCG

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CARLTON — BEST IN GOALS
9.6 Stephen Kernahan, 1992-R16-PP
9.4 Lance Whitnall, 2000-R16-BCG
7.3 Stephen Kernahan, 1995-R4-BCG
7.0 Aaron Hamill, 2000-2SF-MCG
6 Fraser Murphy, 1987-R10-PP
6 Ken Hunter, 1988-R2-PP

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LONGEST WINNING SEQUENCE
BRISBANE CARLTON
7 games, 2002-07 8 games, 1992-96
2 games, 1989, 1999 4 games, 2000-01
1 game, 1991, 1996 3 games, 1987-88

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DRAWN MATCHES
Nil

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LOWEST SCORES — since 1987
BRISBANE CARLTON
1996-R11-BCG 5.8-38 (v 62) 2007-R16-BCG 6.10-46 (v 163)
1994-R15-PP 6.10-46 (v 144) 2006-R13-BCG 7.14-56 (v 71)
1988-R2-PP 7.19-61 (v 129) 1996-R11-BCG 9.8-62 (v 38)
1997-R11-PP 9.9-63 (v 84) 1999-2QF-BCG 8.17-65 (v 138)

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BRISBANE — BEST SCORE IN EACH QUARTER

1st QUARTER

2nd QUARTER

6.4-40 v 2.3-15 2004-R8-BCG 8.3-51 v 5.3-33 1996-2SF-BCG
6.2-38 v 3.1-19 1996-2SF-BCG 7.1-43 v 5.1-31 2005-R12-Dok
6.2-38 v 2.4-16 2007-R16-BCG 7.0-42 v 4.2-26 1989-R10-PP
6.1-37 v 5.6-36 2007-R5-Dok 7.0-42 v 9.2-56 2007-R5-Dok

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3rd QUARTER

4th QUARTER

11.0-66 v 4.5-29 2000-R16-BCG 9.4-58 v 2.3-15 2003-R9-PP
8.6-54 v 1.3-9 2003-R9-PP 9.1-55 v 1.6-12 1996-2SF-BCG
8.3-51 v 2.1-13 2007-R16-BCG 8.5-53 v 0.3-3 2007-R16-BCG
8.2-50 v 1.5-11 1999-2QF-BCG 7.4-46 v 4.2-26 1995-R4-BCG
8.2-50 v 4.1-25 2004-R8-BCG      

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CARLTON — BEST SCORE IN EACH QUARTER

1st QUARTER

2nd QUARTER

7.6-48 v 0.2-2 1995-R4-BCG 9.5-59 v 2.4-16 2000-R16-BCG
6.5-41 v 2.3-15 1997-R11-PP 8.5-53 v 3.3-21 1987-R10-PP
6.3-39 v 2.4-16 2000-R16-BCG 8.5-53 v 3.3-21 1987-R10-PP
6.2-38 x twice 1990+1998 7.4-46 v 1.4-10 2001-R8-PP

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3rd QUARTER

4th QUARTER

11.3-69 v 2.2-14 1992-R16-PP 11.2-68 v 1.1-7 1994-R15-PP
8.4-52 v 5.0-30 2000-2SF-MCG 9.7-61 v 1.1-7 1987-R10-PP
7.6-48 v 1.3-9 1988-R2-PP 7.7-49 v 2.6-18 1990-R12-PP
6.8-44 v 4.2-26 2000-R1-PP 7.5-47 v 1.3-9 1991-R3-PP

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WHERE WHEN CROWD

FINAL SCORE

Margin
95-R4-BCG Su-Apr 23 12,009 Car 18.11-119 d Bri 12.10-82 37pts
95-R19-PP Su-Aug 13 18,407 Car 11.19-85 d Bri 10.11-71 14pts
95-4QF-MCG Su-Sept 10 52,092 Car 13.12-90 d Bri 12.5-77 13pts
96-R11-BCG Sa(N)June 14 20.225 Car 9.8-62 d Bri 5.8-38 24pts
96-2SF-BCG Sa(N)Sept 14 21,767 Bri 26.14-170 d Car 10.13-73 97pts
97-R11-PP Mo-June 9 27,904 Car 12.12-84 d Bri 9.9-63 21pts
98-R10-PP Sa-May 30 18,317 Car 17.9-111 d Bri 12.15-87 24pts
99-R11-PP Sa-June 12 24,235 Bri 13.16-94 d Car 12.6-78 16pts
99-2QF-BCG Sa(N)Sept 4 26,112 Bri 20.18-138 d Car 8.17-65 73pts
00-R1-PP Mo-Mar 13 22,374 Car 22.20-152 d Bri 16.16-112 40pts
00-R16-BCG Su-June 25 34,743 Car 23.18-156 d Bri 17.10-112 44pts
00-2SF-MCG Sa-Aug 19 56,924 Car 23.15-151 d Bri 10.9-69 82pts
01-R8-PP Sa-May 19 21,997 Car 21.16-142 d Bri 9.14-68 74pts
02-R13-BCG Sa(N)June 29 27,324 Bri 19.10-124 d Car 16.13-109 15pts
03-R9-PP Sa-May 24 24,906 Bri 23.15-153 d Car 11.10-76 77pts
04-R8-BCG Sa(N)May 15 34,368 Bri 21.14-140 d Car 16.6-102 38pts
05-R12-Dok Sa(N)June 11 37,880 Bri 21.14-140 d Car 12.10-82 58pts
06-R13-BCG Sa(N)July 1 29,516 Bri 8.23-71 d Car 7.14-56 15pts
07-R5-Dok Sa(N)Apr 28 33,598 Bri 21.10-136 d Car 18.16-124 12pts
07-R16-BCG Su-July 22 27,163 Bri 25.13-163 d Car 6.10-46 117pts

FROM THE "FOOTYSTATS DIARY" — LAST TIME:
BRISBANE v CARLTON
l Brisbane's JONATHAN BROWN kicked 10.1, the biggest haul by any Bear or Lion in their 477-game VFL-AFL history; it overtakes nine goals kicked by BRAD HARDIE in 1989-R10-PP v Carlton and DANIEL BRADSHAW in 2005-R14-BCG v Melbourne ...
l Brisbane inflicted Carlton's second-heaviest defeat of 2,237 matches (see below) ...
l at their 32nd meeting Brisbane enjoyed a 117-point win over Carlton – greater than 97pts recorded in 1996-2SF at the Gabba ...
l Brisbane's 25.13-163 fell seven points short of their biggest score against the Blues – 26.14-170 in 1996-2SF at the Gabba remains the top ...
l Carlton's 6.10-46 is a new low versus Brisbane – previous worst is 7.14-56 in 2006-R13 at the Gabba ...
l it was Brisbane's 7th successive win over the Blues ...
l no other new match records were noted ...
l 50th ADAM BENTICK (Carlton 2004-07) ... 50th consecutive game HEATH SCOTLAND (Carlton 2005-07) ...
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Carlton: matches lost by 100 or more points
 
124pts 2003-R22-Dok Car 9.9-63 v Kan 28.19-187
117pts 2007-R16-BCG Bri 25.13-163 v Car 6.10-46
116pts 2003-R15(n)-S WCE 28.19-187 v Car 10.11-71
111pts 1983-R10-AS NM 29.19-193 v Car 11.16-82
109pts 1985-R6-WH Ess 27.14-176 v Car 8.19-67
108pts 2004-R10-Dok Car 13.10-88 v StK 31.10-196
108pts 2002-R18(n)-MCG Col 21.15-141 v Car 4.9-33
105pts 2004-R6-MCG Mel 25.10-160 v Car 8.7-55
102pts 1977-R6-P Col 22.20-152 v Car 7.8-50
100pts 1945-R3-WH Ess 22.18-150 v Car 7.8-50
100pts 2007-R12(n)-Dok Car 12.8-80 v Haw 27.18-180

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THE MATCH:
Brisbane were at their dominant best in warm and sunny conditions on Sunday at the Gabba when they demolished the Blues by 117 points to generate within 24 hours the termination of Denis Pagan as coach of Carlton after his sixth three-figure loss in his five seasons of just 25 wins from 104 matches.

Jonathan Brown kicked a club record 10.1 as the Lions made it three wins in-a-row and reside just half-a-game outside of the top eight.

Andrew Stafford noted in his report for The Age: In an age in which teams are defined by what they do when they don't have the ball, Carlton's lack of defensive pressure was appalling. The Lions more or less did as they pleased. They may well have won by more, too, if not for several turnovers going into attack. That aside, it was all good news for the Lions.

Brown was heroic in attack and accurate to boot, while Rhan Hooper played an impeccable small forward's game and contributed four goals. Jed Adcock, finally promoted into the midfield, kicked three from 25 hard-earned possessions.

It was an especially pleasing return for Hooper, given he had to be coaxed back to the club after going AWOL in the pre-season. Matthew Leuenberger also showed glimpses of his precocious talent in the ruck.

As for Carlton, Brendan Fevola looked the sole attacking option. His return of 3.4 was a fair effort, given the scarcity of his opportunities and the extent to which Carlton was smashed in the midfield and clearances.

Fevola had the first two shots at goal, but from then on, the match was a procession. The Lions led by 22 points at quarter-time, 29 at the main break and 67 at the last after an eight-goal third term.

In the last quarter the Blues lost shape completely as the Lions rammed home eight more, Brown keeping the crowd interested with four as the margin ballooned into triple figures.

BRISBANE 25.13-163 (Brown 10.1, Hooper 4, Adcock 3, Copeland 2) best, Hooper, Copeland, Adcock, CARLTON 6.10-46 (Fevola 3) best, Walker, Scotland, Carrazzo.
Sunday at BCG: 27,163.

Report:
Simon Black
(Bri) cited with making negligent contact by umpire Gary Fila in Q2. An early plea will draw the reduced fine of $2400. Black admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.


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