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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.

"It's fun winning," the Blues' interim boss Fraser said.

"We had seven players under 12 games, so it's great to be able to bring those guys into the team and have confidence that our leaders and our experienced players are going to play really well to support."

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