Hipwood bags six as Brisbane humiliate the Blues
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FULL TIME
Carlton remains stuck at the foot of the ladder as Brisbane ran riot at the Gabba.
Eric Hipwood booted six in the Lions’ 65-point win.
Leigh Matthews said Dayne Beams was the best afield from the first bounce.
Beams racked up some very impressive numbers in a solid four-quarter effort:
LETHAL’S VOTES
5. Dayne Beams
4. Darcy Gardiner
3. Luke Hodge
2. Eric Hipwood
1. Tom Cutler#AFLLionsBlues pic.twitter.com/O29XW5iKCB— 3AW Football (@3AWisfootball) July 7, 2018
Lethal said the Blues had no second plan in attack when Charlie Curnow is quiet.
“Curnow only had six kicks. I thought Gardiner beat him easily,” Lethal said.
“There was no one else.”
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HALF TIME
Brisbane has opened up a 37-point lead with a five-goal second quarter.
Leigh Matthews said the Blues already look devoid of energy.
Q2:
Brisbane 5.6
Carlton 0.1Lethal: “I know it’s hot and humid up here, but it’s early to lose your energy.” #AFLLionsBlues
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FAGAN FIRES BACK
Chris Fagan has responded to criticism of his coaching from Footy Classified.
He did NOT mince his words.
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LATE CHANGE
Carlton has made a big change before the game, with Kade Simpson (calf) being withdrawn.
Darcy Lang comes in for his 50th game.
Brisbane will line up as selected.
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THE BUILD-UP
Wins are rare for the bottom two sides on the ladder.
So when they come up against each other, both will see it as a huge opportunity to bank four points.
The stage is set for a hard-fought contest – and with exciting young forwards Charlie Curnow and Eric Hipwood at either end, there are fireworks ahead.
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