Blues break through by storming past Saints
Roger Vaughan, AAP April 25, 2015 1:49 PM
CARLTON has stormed back in the second half for its first win of the season, beating St Kilda by 40 points in Wellington.
Lachie Henderson and Tom Bell stood up in attack for the Blues, who won the league's opening match on Anzac Day 18.13 (121) to 12.9 (81).
Captain Marc Murphy was outstanding in the midfield, despite heavy tagging attention.
Murphy won the inaugural Crowl-McDonald Medal as best afield.
The medal was named after St Kilda's Claude Crowl and Carlton's Fen McDonald, who made their senior debuts against each other in 1911 and died on April 25 at Gallipoli.
Henderson kicked five goals and Bell's four goals in the second half were crucial as Carlton made its comeback.
Only 12,125 fans attended the game, the lowest attendance at the 'Cake Tin' since the Saints started hosting Anzac Day games there two years ago.
Officials are about to start a review of the five-year Wellington deal.
The Saints are yet to win in their New Zealand campaign.
It was a crucial win for the Blues, who are recovering from a poor start to the season and plenty of media attention.
Carlton's Mick Malthouse also coached his 414th game, officially equalling Jock McHale's AFL record.
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