Carlton has kept its AFLW finals hopes alive with a 27-point win over a lacklustre St Kilda at Moorabbin.
Key points:
- The Blues are 10th ahead of the completion of round seven
- Breann Moody impressed with two goals for the Blues
- The Saints lost Simone Nalder after she failed a concussion test
The Blues put in their most complete performance of the season on Friday night to run out winners 6.8 (44) to 2.5 (17).
They moved to provisional 10th place on the ladder ahead of the completion of round seven.
In front of their home supporters, St Kilda went goalless until seven minutes remaining in the match when Jessica Matin converted a set shot.
Carlton responded from a disappointing defeat to GWS last week, coming out with an aggressive and attacking game style that overwhelmed the hapless Saints.
Even with the Blues’ all-time leading AFLW goal-kicker Darcy Vescio playing off half-back, they had enough options in attack due to their relentless pressure.
Ruck Breann Moody set the match up with a dominant first-half performance, kicking two goals to go with impressive efforts across the ground.
Midfield stars Mimi Hill and Abbie McKay benefited from Moody’s ruck class and the pair continued their brilliant seasons.
Carlton’s Jess Dal Pos slotted a goal-of-the-year contender when she kicked a miracle snap late in the third quarter.
On a dirty night for the Saints, tall Simone Nalder failed a concussion test after suffering a big hit during the second quarter.
If the Blues miss out on a top-eight finish, Daniel Harford’s team will be left to rue draws in consecutive weeks against lowly Port Adelaide and Fremantle.
Carlton will face Richmond next Friday night in a match that will prove crucial towards the finals prospects of both teams, while St Kilda will head to Ballarat to play the Western Bulldogs in round eight.
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Source: AFL NEWS ABC
