In Gather Round, the Blues without a loss and without defenders Docherty and McGovern, Walsh returns. Fogarty returns for the Crows, with some of their better players last week being nudged out. Rankine goals from the boundary to open the scoring, followed by another by Keays. Carlton instantly replies, but give away a silly 50 gifting a goal back to Laird. Michalanney with good back to back rundowns of Motlop, before Tex gets rid of his opponent and goals from 50. The Crows kicking really well on goal, McKay goals from outside 50 for the Blues. Adelaide with an 8-goal 1st term, up 38. Carlton cut into the deficit, but the Crow remain accurate on goal, up 31 at the half. The Blues make no inroad in the 3rd, McKay blowing an automatic goal by not taking the drop punt right in front, opting to try and evade for the snap. Carlton get a few quick ones starting the 4th, before Fogarty goals from the boundary to keep them at bay. The Crows go on with it, kicking the final margin out to 56 points. A complete game by Adelaide, excellent defensive play, excellent forward play and a solid midfield. The Crows dominated the hit-outs, the Blues +5 in clearances, the Crows with much more of footy. Carlton with 2 more inside 50's, for 15 less scoring shots. The Crows captain Dawson best afield once more, with 32 disposals, 7 clearances, 10 inside 50's, 9 tackles, 537 metres gained and 3 assists. Fogarty 16 disposals, 3 contested marks, 5 goals and 2 assists. Doedee 24 disposals, 8 intercepts and 488 metres gained. Hinge 24 disposals, 8 intercepts, 430 metres gained and an assist. Walker 15 disposals, 6 contested marks and 3 goals. Laird 37 disposals, 9 clearances, 6 tackles, with 15 score involvements, including a goal and an assist. Murray good as well.
3. (Adel) J. Dawson, 2. (Adel) D. Fogarty, 1. (Adel) T. Doedee.
3. (Adel) J. Dawson, 2. (Adel) D. Fogarty, 1. (Adel) T. Doedee.