Carlton has started the better team at the SCG, taking an 11-point quarter-time lead.
Their goals came from Brodie Kemp and former Swan Will Hayward.
But the story of the night to date has been the incredible debut of Jagga Smith. The 2024 No.3 draft pick has had nine possessions alongside teammates Sam Walsh and Cooper Lord.
Charlie Curnow has had three disposals including one tricky shot on goal. He took a mark on the boundary line and his left foot snapshot hit the goal post. Isaac Heeney has had one possession, and Chad Warner three.
On top of that, Carlton dominates possession. The Blues have had 119 disposals to Sydney’s 80.
Carlton’s Ashton Moir was taken down to the rooms during the opening term to have a shoulder assessed, but looks to have been cleared to return to play.
QT: Blues 2.2 (14) lead Swans 0.3 (3)