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AFL:Captain Cripps stars as Carlton thump Port Adelaide

A dynamic display from Patrick Cripps has inspired Carlton to a 34-point belting of Port Adelaide to retain caretaker coach Josh Fraser's perfect winning record.

The Blues thumped a lacklustre Power 13.14 (92) to 8.10 (58) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night as Fraser banked a second victory from as many games at the helm.

Captain Cripps turned in another brilliant display, collecting 31 disposals, eight clearances, a goal and nine score involvements.

The dual Brownlow Medal winner set the tone with 19 touches and his goal in a dominant opening half when the Blues crafted a match-defining 35-point lead.

Forwards Mitch McGovern, Will Hawyard and Brodie Kemp kicked two goals each as Carlton improved their record to three wins and eight losses - the same as Port.

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