Geelong thrash a flat Adelaide outfit by 63 points in their NAB Cup clash at Simonds Stadium.
Marc Murphy gets a handball away in the Blues' demolition of Fremantle at Etihad Stadium. Source: Getty Images
Jobe Watson has his first NAB Cup hitout against Richmond. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun
Geelong star Paul Chapman will be looking to impress against Adelaide today. Picture: Reg Ryan Source: Geelong Advertiser
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8.40pm AEDT - HALF-TIME - Carlton 79, Fremantle 18
Four first-half goals to Eddie Betts has launched the Blues to a 59-point lead against a hapless Fremantle.
Betts jagged two goals in each of the first two quarters as Carlton smashed the Dockers in every area, but particularly around the stoppages.
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon will rightly argue the NAB Cup means little to his side, but a licking of this size so close to the season will be a huge concern for the finals aspirants.
THE clear match of the night is happening up north, where GWS leads Brisbane by a single point at three-quarter time.
Aaron Cornelius' four goals for the Lions has kept them in the hunt after the Giants skipped away to a three-goal lead earlier in the game.
8.10pm AEDT - Carlton 41, Fremantle 7
A home ground rampage has carried Carlton to a 34-point quarter-time lead against the Dockers.
Eddie Betts snagged two running goals to lead the Blues, who dominated the inside 50 count 18-7 and rode a wave of supply from Mitch Robinson and Marc Murphy.
Matthew Kreuzer shouldered the bulk of the Blues' ruck work in his first pre-season hitout, while the Dockers struggled to have any impact, with their only goal coming through Hayden Crozier.
In Wagga Wagga, GWS are putting in a good one against Brisbane, leading 60-46 at half-time.
7.47pm AEDT - Carlton 12, Fremantle 0
It took Jeff Garlett just 31 seconds to open the goalscoring for Carlton in their NAB Cup second-round clash against Fremantle.
Garlett somehow snapped truly while being tackled after the Blues pumped the ball forward from the centre bounce.
The flea brigade added another for Carlton not long after, with Eddie Betts slotting his first.
FULL TIME
Essendon 1.10.9 (78)
Richmond 2.8.20 (86)
Melbourne reject Ricky Petterd will be the most popular man at Tigerland tonight after he booted a super goal to give Richmond a last-gasp win over Essendon in Wangaratta.
The Tigers had plenty of chances to grab control of the game in the final quarter after Essendon led at the last change, but it was finally Petterd who got the job done when he gathered the ball outside 50, turned a couple of players inside out and them bombed the winning goal.
The game should arguably have been in Richmond's keeping far earlier, with the Tigers squandering a truckload of goal chances as the game hung in the balance.
Ricky Petterd celebrates the super goal that gave Richmond a last-minute win over Essendon. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun
7.24pm AEDT - Bombers 78, Richmond 76
Richmond is coming home like a train but the Bombers are clinging to life thanks to some dodgy Tigers kicking.
Matthew Arnott missed twice in 30 seconds when he pushed a set shot wide, then intercepted the kick-in but again sprayed his effort.
But there were no such issues for Matt White, who marked inside 50 moments later and never looked like missing from 50m out.
When Cale Hooker was caught out of position and gave away a freekick deep inside the arc to Tyrone Vickery, the Tigers had a chance to grab the lead but the big Tiger missed to the right.
Luke McGuane gets the better of Cale Hooker. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun
7.08pm AEDT - Bombers 71, Richmond 64
A quiet Michael Hurley had something to get excited about when he kicked the first goal of the final term against Richmond.
Meanwhile, a final-quarter surge gave Gold Coast a respectable scoreline against North Melbourne.
The Suns banged through six goals to one in the final term to go down 1.11.14 (89) to 2.13.6 (102) after trailing by 53 points during the third quarter.
6.53pm AEDT - Bombers 64, Tigers 62
The momentum has done a 180-degree spin in Richmond's favour, with the Tigers kicking two in a row to reduce the margin to less than a goal
Luke McGuane slotted his second goal for the quarter to keep the Tigers in the contest against Essendon, who were rampant but wasteful.
The Bombers have had more than their share of possession but have managed only three goals for the term, while McGuane has split the middle twice, including his last shot from a freekick deep inside the Tigers' forward line.
Shane Tuck then added another just before three-quarter time.
Heath Hocking is gang-tackled by Matt White and Shane Tuck in the third quarter of the NAB Cup clash between Essendon and Richmond. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun
6.38pm AEDT - Bombers 45, Tigers 43
Essendon finally nailed the first goal of the third quarter after eight wasteful minutes.
Alwyn Davey missed a shot on goal and Michael Hurley put a set shot out on the full before a clean run down the field landed the pill in Paddy Ryder's hands, and he finished it off to extend Essendon's lead to eight points.
6.12pm AEDT - HALF TIME - Bombers 43, Tigers 42
A rocking finish to the second quarter has handed Essendon a one-point half-time lead over Richmond.
The Tigers held sway - and their slender quarter-time advantage - for most of the second term, but two Bomber goals and a super goal in less than three minutes turned the tide.
Michael Hurley nailed his first to close the gap to 14 points.
Then Brent Stanton ignored better options but was rewarded when he slotted one from 40m out, and the Bombers rocketed into the lead for the first time when Leroy Jetta streaked through the middle and bombed a super goal.
Leroy Jetta watches his super goal sail through late in the second quarter. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun
5.58pm AEDT - Bombers 21, Tigers 35
The Tigers are sticking fat and holding onto their first-quarter advantage against the Bombers.
Bombers forward Stewart Crameri opened the scoring in the second quarter when he roved his own ball and snapped truly from the right forward pocket.
But Richmond replied with a goal to Shane Tuck at the nine-minute mark to reestablish their lead.
5.38pm AEDT
Bombers 14, Richmond 25
Kangaroos 73, Suns 34
There's the quarter-time siren in Wangaratta and the traffic mostly went Richmond's way in the opening term.
The two teams traded goals but it was an early Matt White super goal and a flurry of late behinds that gave the Tigers the edge.
One of those misses cam from the boot of Orren Stephenson, who is a surprise possession leader for the yellow and black, with seven, while Brendon has been the Bombers' best, setting up a goal for Nick Kommer while racking up 10 touches.
In the other match currently under way, North Melbourne lead Gold Coast by 39 points at half-time, with Aaron Black, Daniel Currie and Lindsay Thomas all snaring two goals in the first half.
5.20pm AEDT - Bombers 12, Tigers 15
Richmond bounded out of the blocks with a super goal to Matt White and a curling banana kick from the boundary from Robin Nahas, but the Bombers have answered with goals of their own each time.
The match review panel might have a look at the incident that led to Essendon's first goal.
Ricky Pettard got a little testy in an exchange with Nick Kommer, taking a swing and catching the mature-aged Bombers recruit somewhere between his shoulder and chin.
Kommer accepted the freekick and duly slotted the goal, and Paddy Ryder nailed the Bombers' second after about 10 minutes, running into an open goal after Brendon Goddard brought the ball to ground.
5.10pm AEDT
Now we turn our attention to Wangaratta, where the Bombers will take on a slightly undermanned Tigers outfit.
5.05pm AEDT
FULL TIME
Geelong 2.16.12 (126)
Adelaide 1.8.6 (63)
And so ends an impressive outing for Geelong and an equally worrying display from Adelaide just a couple of weeks out from the season proper.
The Crows were woeful going forward in the absence of Kurt Tippett, and there's already been plenty of talk around the traps this afternoon that they'll be the big sliders of the 2013 season.
Geelong were far too good from the outset, kicking seven goals in the first quarter (including two super goals), but the best part may have been their continued ability to unearth and develop young players, despite having an elite list for the best part of a decade.
Jordan Murdoch was solid, Shane Kersten bagged three goals and most of the youngsters who took the field got their hands on the ball nearly 10 times to put themselves forward as Round 1 smokeys.
4.55pm AEDT
Geelong 119, Adelaide 57
North Melbourne 47, Gold Coast 8
Embarrassing stuff in this final term from the Crows.
An attempt to rebound from their defensive 50 ends in Shane Kersten smothering the ball, gathering it and running into an open goal to boot his third.
That followed two consecutive Taylor Walker shots that hit the post at the other end.
4.40pm AEDT - Geelong 113, Adelaide 46
Both sides snag an early one in the final quarter, with Shane Kersten the beneficiary of some Jimmy Bartel magic and Patrick Dangerfield bagging his third for the Crows a short time later.
Bartel dragged in a huge pack mark among about eight players just outside 50 and dished off a quick handball, with the resultant kick finding Kersten all alone and running into goal.
Meanwhile, it's all North Melbourne up in Townsville. They lead 26-6 against Gold Coast off the back of two first-quarter goals to Aaron Black.
Jimmy Bartel is in dominant form down at the Cattery. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun
THREE-QUARTER TIME
Geelong 2.13.11 (107)
Adelaide 0.6.4 (40)
IT'S been a dirty, dirty day for Adelaide, who have enough of their stars in the side to suggest they should be doing a lot better than this.
Patrick Dangerfield has played virtually a lone hand with his 25 disposals and two goals, while Jimmy Bartel (22 disposals, two goals) and Harry Taylor have been exemplary for the home side.
Crows coach Brenton Sanderson probably said it best during an interview at three-quarter time: "We've really chopped it up going forward".
4.27pm AEDT - Geelong 107, Adelaide 40
GRAHAM Johncock finally got one back for the Crows after almost 15 minutes of play in the third term, when Taylor Walker found space over the back of Geelong's zone and spotted Johncock further downfield.
The veteran ran into an open goal, but that moment of respite was short-lived as the Crows answered with goals to Mark Blicavs, Jordan Murdoch and Jimmy Bartel.
Nine disposals for the quarter now for Bartel to go with his two goals.
4.05pm AEDT - Geelong 86, Adelaide 34
GEELONG have picked up in the third quarter where they left off at half-time.
Jimmy Bartel keeps the rout rolling with his first major of the match and the Cats' lead is pushed beyond 50 points.
3:30pm AEDT- Geelong 74 leading Adelaide 12
THE Cats have gone on with it in the second term.
James Kelly, Mitch Duncan and Shane Kersten have all added goals in the second term, while the Crows have added two through Patrick Dangerfield and Nathan Van Berlo.
Sam Jacobs in action against Geelong. Source: Getty Images
3:10pm AEDT - Geelong 54 leading Adelaide 12 at QUARTER-TIME
THAT's quarter-time at Simonds Stadium - and what a term it has been for the Cats.
Geelong are treating this seriously and it shows.
They lead by 42 points at the first change.
This could be a long day for the Crows if Geelong keep up this intensity.
Andrew Mackie is tackles against the Crows today. Source: Getty Images
3pm AEDT- Geelong 41 lead Adelaide 6
IT seems someone has forgot to tell Geelong it is the NAB Cup, because they are up and about.
They have come out blazing and have opened up a big lead over the Crows.
Paul Chapman, Jordan Murdoch and Andrew Mackie all with goals since the last update.
Patrick Dangerfield has kicked Adelaide's sole major.
2:47pm AEDT - Geelong 16 leads Adelaide 0
WELCOME back to football, Travis Varcoe.
The forward proved his injury issues are behind him with a supergoal from outside 50.
It was followed up by Mitch Duncan, who kicked truly from a set shot.
Great start by the Cats.
The Cats run onto the field for today's NAB Cup clash. Source: Getty Images
PRE-GAME
HELLO and welcome to our live coverage of today's NAB Cup action, which starts with Geelong taking on Adelaide at Simonds Stadium.
Then at 3:30pm AEDT, the Gold Coast Suns will take on North Melbourne up in hot and humid Townsville.
At 5:10pm AEDT, Essendon take on Richmond in Wangaratta.
Follow all the action right here!
GEELONG: Mitch Brown, Billie Smedts, Jimmy Bartel, Andrew Mackie, Travis Varcoe, Harry Taylor, James Kelly, Joel Corey, Taylor Hunt, Steven Johnson, Jordan Murdoch, Mitch Duncan, Josh Caddy, Jared Rivers, Cam Guthrie, James Podsiadly, Steven Motlop, George Horlin-Smith, Josh Walker, Paul Chapman, Cam Eardley, Shane Kersten, Jackson Thurlow, Jesse Stringer, Corey Enright, Joel Hamling, Mark Blicavs.
ADELAIDE CROWS: Brad Crouch, Brent Reilly, Josh Jenkins, Scott Thompson, Nathan Van Berlo, Lewis Johnson, Rory Sloane, Matthew Jaensch, Matthew Wright, Taylor Walker, David Mackay, Luke Brown, Bernie Vince, Graham Johncock, Andy Otten, Sam Jacobs, Ben Rutten, Richard Douglas, Tom Lynch, Sam Kerridge, Patrick Dangerfield, Shaun McKernan, Brodie Martin, Ian Callinan, Jason Porplyzia, Aidan Riley, Ricky Henderson.
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