From: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/barnstorming-blues-crush-hapless-crows-20100417-slau.html

CARLTON 5.1  10.4  12.5  16.7 (103)
ADELAIDE 2.7  3.9  4.15  6.19 (55)
Goals: Carlton: C Yarran 3 J Garlett 3 R Houlihan 3 K Simpson 2 C Judd E Betts H Scotland L Henderson S O’hAilpin. Adelaide: S Thompson 2 B Burton C Knights R Douglas T Walker
Umpires: Stuart Wenn, Jacob Mollison, Michael Avon
Venue: AAMI Stadium

Adelaide slumped to their worst start to an AFL season after being crushed by Carlton by 48 points today.

After a barnstorming start, the Blues were never seriously threatened and lodged their second win of the season, 16.7 (103) to 6.19 (55) at AAMI Stadium.

Carlton kicked three goals in the initial six minutes of the match to establish an advantage never relinquished despite a woefully inaccurate Adelaide having more scoring shots, 25 to the Blues’ 23.

Carlton livewire Chris Yarran, Jeff Gartlett and Ryan Houlihan each kicked three goals and formed part of a forward line which feasted on opportunities provided by a dominant midfield headed by the likes of Chris Judd and Marc Murphy (32 disposals, 15 marks).

Judd’s first outing this season after serving a suspension was typically productive, the Blues skipper collecting 30 disposals.

Defender Andrew Walker (36 possessions, 12 marks) was also a standout, while his teammates Bryce Gibbs, Kade Simpson, Houlihan and Heath Scotland were all prominent.

Adelaide midfielder Scott Thompson kicked two goals and veteran Andrew McLeod (26 possessions) and onballer Bernie Vince (31 disposals) battled gamely in a losing cause.

The Crows butchered chances in front of goal, their attacking impotence evidenced by lacklustre returns of solitary goals in both the second and third terms – and onballer Thompson only goaled in the second stanza when the beneficiary of consecutive 50 metre penalties.

In stark contrast, Carlton’s forward line operated smoothly with Yarran and Gartlett providing the ground level spark.

Yarran was especially dangerous early, having three goals to his name by the second minute of the second quarter in a performance which helped the Blues race to a 37-point advantage at halftime – a lead which effectively ended the match as a contest.

The Blues host Geelong on Monday week while Adelaide travels to meet the Western Bulldogs on Friday night.