Star rookie Sophie McKay's scintillating third-quarter burst has powered Carlton to a commanding 41-point AFLW elimination final win over West Coast.

In wet and cold conditions at Princes Park on Saturday, the Blues led for the duration to prevail 9.6 (60) to 2.7 (19) in their first finals appearance since 2020.

Leading by just seven points at half-time, Carlton slammed through four goals in the first 10 minutes of the third term to stun the Eagles, who were in the club's first AFLW final.

McKay, the younger sister of Carlton captain Abbie and the daughter of club great Andrew, booted two of the third-quarter goals to inject serious energy into the Blues' team.

A contender for the AFLW Rising Star, the 19-year-old celebrated in style after slotting her important goals.

Fellow Blues yo

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