AFL: Brodie Grundy dominated in an ominous statement from the star ruckman to help the Swans down Melbourne by 22 points in the season opener, 12.14 (86) to 9.10 (64).
Carlton faces arguably the toughest road trip in footy when it returns to the Gabba to face the Lions in a blockbuster Friday night preliminary final rematch to open their seasons.
The only place to watch every game of AFL’s Opening Round is Fox Footy, available on Kayo. New to Kayo?There were no late changes for either side, with Kai Lohmann and Jack Carroll named the starting subs. In a huge sigh of relief for Carlton, Docherty returned later in the term with his right knee heavily strapped.The goals kept coming for the Lions in a scintillating and ruthless start including two to Dayne Zorko, opening up a 38-point advantage. So dominant was Brisbane that Michael Voss moved Charlie Curnow behind the ball to try and stem the bleeding.
Hawthorn great Jordan Lewis meanwhile thought Carlton “missed a trick” by taking too long to move Charlie Curnow to try and slow down the Lions onslaught in the opening term. Just when it seemed like all hope was lost, the Blues were able to fight back momentum later in the period and get repeated inside 50s.
All momentum was going the Blues way as they got on a roll and couldn’t be stopped – Curnow kicked three of his side’s first four goals to open the half to completely swing the game.Freshly activated sub Carroll put through another to make it seven-straight Blues goals and get the visitors within two points in a shock turnaround.
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