Match report: Blues push past Pies to grab third-straight win

Callum Twomey May 7, 2016 4:15 PM

CARLTON has won its third game in a row and in the process heaped more pressure on under-fire Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley with a 15-point victory over the Magpies.

The Blues outplayed their rivals throughout Saturday's contest at the MCG, closing out a 15.9 (99) to 12.12 (84) win in the second half in front of a crowd of more than 60,000 fans. It was the first time since 2013 that last year's wooden-spooners have won three straight games, and in the process they handed Collingwood its fifth defeat of the year.

The spotlight will remain on Buckley and his struggling team after the loss, with the Blues clearly outpointing the Magpies across the contest and deserving the win.

Carlton's win was built on midfield dominance and a presence in the forward-50 that couldn't be matched by the Pies. Kade Simpson (30 disposals), Bryce Gibbs (29 and three goals) and Marc Murphy (24 and one goal) were terrific, while Patrick Cripps' ascent into one of the game's best midfielders continued with nine clearances and 29 disposals. Dale Thomas, too, continued his improved form against his former side with 21 touches.

But the story was forward duo Andjres Everitt and Levi Casboult, who proved far too dangerous for Collingwood's flat-footed defence. Everitt kicked three goals from 20 disposals and used his athleticism to impact the game, while Casboult also kicked three majors, including the sealer late in the final quarter.

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Quelle: Collingwood Vs Carlton - Match Centre - AFL.com.au