Vescio makes AFLW history in Carlton win

Carlton star Darcy Vescio has made AFLW history, becoming the competition's first player to kick 50 career goals.

Vescio reached the milestone in the Blues' 18-point win against Greater Western Sydney at Manuka Oval on Sunday, as they led from start to finish.

A pair of third quarter goals from Vescio helped the Carlton take control of the contest, twice marking and goaling in a five-minute span to provide an advantage the Blues would never surrender as they scored 7.9 (51) to 5.3 (33).

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Georgia Gee had kicked the game's opener, able to run into an open goal and capitalise on strong defensive pressure from Maddy Prespakis.

Carlton controlled the majority of the play and won the ball at ground level, but imprecision by foot cost them and the Giants struck either side of quarter-time through Tait Mackrill and Cora Staunton.

The topsy-turvy encounter continued as Courtney Jones danced around an opponent and put Abbie Mackay through for a Carlton goal before Prespakis showed class, drilling a set shot from 35m.

Giant Katie Loynes was next to hit the scoreboard, snapping truly, her side two points behind at the main break.

Carlton began the second half firing and kicked clear through Vescio, but an impressive running goal from Nicola Barr kept the Giants within reach, down 13 points at the final break.

But Mackay kicked her second to put them 19 points clear to start the last and the Blues dug in to claim the 18-point win.

Gabby Pound impressed for the Blues with 18 disposals while Prespakis was at her busy best with 19.

Carlton had 70 more disposals than the Giants, controlling much of the game with uncontested possession.

Coach Daniel Harford said getting the game away