The Blues’ absorbed the best of the Eagles that quarter before kicking the last two goals of the quarter to push their lead out to 36 points at the final change. It had been 32 points at the long break.
Blues skipper Patrick Cripps was limited to just four disposals in the third quarter but Sam Walsh continued on his merry way with seven to move to 27 possessions. He would be the favourite to get the three votes from the umpire.
Talor Byrne has been rewarded for his endeavour with three goals, including a contender for the goal of the week with a snapshot from the boundary line.
The Eagles have had a crack but their midfield has been well beaten by the Blues quartet of Cripps, Walsh, George Hewett and Jagga Smith.
Carlton will be out to swell their percentage in the last quarter. Percentage will be vital in the run home as they eye off a spot in the finals.
3QT: Blues 12.11 (83) Eagles 7.5 (47)