What a massive finish we saw down at Docklands in Round 24 as Carlton put on a powerhouse display to take down Fremantle 119–82. The Blues came into this clash with momentum after a draw against the Western Bulldogs, while Fremantle rolled in following a win against the Adelaide Crows. The market movement beforehand saw Carlton drift out to 2.35 (drifted), while the visitors firmed into 1.6 (firmed).
When the siren sounded, it was the Blues who completely flipped the script. Carlton's stellar scoring output of 119 points blew past expectations, leaving the ladder leaders with plenty to think about as the season reaches its pointy end. The numbers across the ground showed just how dangerous the Blues can be when they get their ball movement humming.
How the tips went
Let's look at how the published tips played out across the board in this Round 24 encounter. Honesty is everything here, so let's break down the ledger from the Docklands showdown.
Fremantle head to head selection at 1.56 resulted in a loss as the Blues pulled off the upset. Meanwhile, the line tip for Carlton +9.5 at 1.9 saluted as a win after the hosts powered away with a 37-point margin. Rounding it out, the total points market for Over 166.5 at 1.36 also landed a win, with both sides combining for a massive 201 total points on the day.