Pop legend and AFL fan Robbie Williams tuned in to watch Carlton’s unthinkable comeback win over the Brisbane Lions last Friday night – and has now requested that the Blues send him a new fan outfit.
Williams is one of the best-selling recording artists and songwriters of all time and with 14 No.1 hits, stands as one of the greatest solo artists in history.
He is also a mad Carlton supporter, and often post clips to social media of himself watching matches on his laptop while he’s touring the world.
A likely ACL tear for crucial Lions defender Keidean Coleman appeared to check the momentum of last year’s losing grand finalists, and the Blues sensed their moment.
They kicked eight straight before the sides played out a tense, see-sawing final quarter broken open by McKay, who fought a torrid battle with Harris Andrews all night.
The visitors’ run started when Zac Bailey didn’t hear the whistle and was penalised for running into an open goal, with a 50-metre penalty leading to Charlie Curnow’s second of four goal.
Curnow quickly added another before Jack Payne’s risky exit kick backfired and Matthew Kennedy scored the Blues’ fifth in a row.
After Curnow’s third goal in seven minutes, basic Lions errors helped Carlton to two more majors and a surprise three-point lead.
In between, there were eight-straight behinds from the Lions, who lost their composure and their radar.
Joe Daniher’s had head in hands when he ignored an open Lincoln McCarthy in front of goal and blazed wide and Charlie Cameron missed a simple set shot to give the Blues a one-point lead at the last break.
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