SNAPSHOT OF THE FIRST AFL ELIMINATION FINAL:
* Result: Carlton 11.8 (74) bt Sydney 9.14 (68).
* Key second: After saving two targets with last-gasp lunges, Carlton wingman Blake Acres kicked the purpose 22 minutes into the final time period that ended up giving the Blues sufficient respiratory area for the win.
* The stat: Carlton win their first last in a decade. Going again to final 12 months’s grand last thrashing, Sydney have misplaced their final 5 video games on the MCG.
* Injuries: Carlton ahead Harry McKay was concussed within the third time period and won’t play subsequent week. Defender Brodie Kemp damage his wrist, however performed out the match.
* What’s subsequent? Carlton’s Jack Martin faces video scrutiny for his excessive hit on Nick Blakey. The Blues play Melbourne in a semi-final because the season ends for the Swans.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
