CARLTON went on a goal rampage at IKON Park on Grand Final eve.
After two weeks on the wrong side of the result, the Blues returned to winning ways in convincing fashion, running away with a 55-point victory over Richmond on Friday.
Carlton finished 11.10 (76) to 3.3 (21), with the Tigers managing just one behind after half-time as they were completely shut out of the contest.
From the opening minutes, the Blues took control and gave the visitors little opportunity to build sustained pressure.
Erone Fitzpatrick was at the heart of Carlton's attack, with the 2023 Irish recruit producing an impressive performance with three goals, 16 disposals, 10 kicks and five tackles.
Fitzpatrick was the only player on the ground to finish with three goals and emerged as one of Carlton's most damaging players.
She had plenty of support, with Nell Morris-Dalton kicking two goals from 14 disposals, while Mimi Hill, Tayla McMillan, Sophie McKay and Keeley Sherar were also among the Blues to find the scoreboard.
Hill was another major influence around the ground, finishing with 26 disposals (13 kicks, 13 handballs) and six tackles, while Abbie McKay also accumulated 27 disposals.
It was also a memorable afternoon for debutant Tayla McMillan. The lifelong Carlton supporter kicked a goal and finished with 13 disposals, six marks and five tackles in her first AFLW appearance.
Up next
Carlton will look to build on the result when it hosts Hawthorn at IKON Park on Thursday night for its annual Carlton Respects game.
Carlton 5.3 8.4 9.5 11.10 (76)
Richmond 1.1 3.2 3.3 3.3 (21)
GOALS
Carlton: Fitzpatrick 3, Morris-Dalton 2, S.McKay, Sherar, McMillan, Hill, A.McKay, Poppy Scholz
Richmond: Wolmarans 2, Scott
BEST
Carlton: Fitzpatrick, Finn, Hill
Richmond: Wolmarans, McKenzie, Graham
