Veteran campaigner Toby Nankervis find his second, and it’s back-to-back goals for Richmond.
Deep into time-on and Richmond are winning the quarter.
Carlton 7.7 (49) lead Richmond 4.1 (25) after 27 minutes
AFL Live: Blues set cracking pace; see No.1 pick Lalor’s first possession
AFL Live: Blues set cracking pace; see No.1 pick Lalor’s first possession
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Goal: Back-to-back for Richmond!
Goal: Returning Tiger finds one
Tom Lynch cuts the margin for Richmond …
The Tiger boots truly from in close.
Scenes at the MCG
A spectacular night.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
THAT goal from Zac Williams.Credit: Getty Images
Goal: What a sight for Carlton
Great midfielder Sam Walsh gets one for the Blues … yes, another different goal-kicker.
It’s midway through the term and Carlton’s lead balloons out beyond 40 points.
Carlton fans love that Walsh is back up and firing for the club.
Carlton 7.6 (48) lead Richmond 1.1 (7)
Goal: A sixth different Blue on the board
This time it’s Lachlan Cowan – the first goal of the term comes after 13 minutes.
Six goals to one at the moment .… basically a match-winning lead for Carlton.
The first quarter stats
How’s this for a contest ….
Slow going in the second ….
It’s well past the 10-minute mark, and we’re not looking like getting a goal. Full credit to Richmond for tightening up the contest.
First quarter thoughts
Carlton look too good but the biggest roars of the first quarter arrived when Sam Lalor entered the action. The No.1 pick began the quarter evading two opposition tackles and then ended the quarter with a flying mark on the wing, which led to the Tigers’ first goal via their skipper Toby Nankervis. Unfortunately for Tiger fans, the scoreboard is as in favour of the Blues as was expected with their lead 27 points at the first break. They were cleaner than their opponents and broke through the Tigers’ defence easily. The challenge for Richmond is to forget the scoreboard and keep playing the game sensibly, attacking when the option is available and defending without going into their shell.
QT: Carlton sizzling at the MCG
It’s shaping as a badly lopsided clash, even though the Tigers are playing with pluck.
QT: Carlton 5.4 (34) lead Richmond 1.1 (7)
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