THE FRANCIS EVANS LEGACY GAME??!! (AFL 2025 Round 22 Analysis)

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Carlton went down to the Gold Coast Suns as the end of the 2025 season draws closer & Blues fans are looking for any positive extractions to carry into the new year. One MASSIVE positive extraction for the Blues that comes out of this fixture is the performance of Francis Evans, who kicked 4 goals, had 16 disposals, and played a small forward performance that sits with very little company in recent times for Carlton - only 1 other performance in the last 10 years has come close from a small forward presence - you have to go back to the likes of Jeff Garlett and Eddie Betts to see it - testament to how down this period has been and how much struggle the club has been riddled with. Evans looked dynamic, dangerous, played his role, and showed polish which Carlton have been lacking for an eternity. As an offseason arrives where decisions need to be made, Francis Evans made his case that he does belong with the Blues beyond 2025 as they look to reset in 2026.

Today, in this analysis, we break down the AFL Round 22 fixture's key moments, understanding Francis Evans' performance and how his teammates enhanced his ability to impact. We look into why the small forward presence may be lacking, and what changed in Evans' strong periods of impact which allowed him to perform. We look into some contributions that had the team at best interest, and we assess what components of Evans' game allowed him to be hyper efficient, with most of his possessions golden to Carlton's chances of winning. To achieve this we analyse the AFL Round 22 fixture with some film, breaking down each element intricately with the aid of stats to understand how Francis Evans was able to reach a ceiling that other Blues haven't been able to do for a long time, how his involvement was strong and incredibly attacking, and perhaps what Carlton need to do to see this become less of a rarity.

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