Greater Western Sydney won by a club record 81 points, bettering their previous best of 78 - also against Carlton - but truth be told the video of this game is best consigned for the dustbin labelled "never to be watched again".

The Giants were expected to win and they did, which sometimes can be trickier than it sounds, particularly when there's a case of dead rubber syndrome to overcome.

They have now won 11 games and with Melbourne to come next week the Giants appear destined to win more than they will lose this season. In most years 12 wins would be enough to make the finals.

The Giants played in the first half like a team that had little on the line, allowing an inferior Blues side to not just be competitive but at times head them, rather than one desperate to atone after last week's embarrassment.

Up until halftime it was the Blues that were playing closer to their top before the Giants woke from their slumber, blasting 15 goals to three in the second half, to put the game beyond doubt.

The Giants had allowed the Blues to drag them down to their level, forcing them to play ugly, stilted football, but after halftime they ran in waves, hit their targets and their undermanned rivals could not keep up.

What had been a contest, albeit a forgettable one, turned into a one-way procession. The margin actually flattered the Blues for the Giants had more than double (75-36) inside 50s.

Jeremy Cameron, well held by Sam Rowe and Michael Jamison in the first half, turned what appeared to be a horror game into a very good day in the office in the space of a half. He finished with seven goals, all after halftime, taking his season tally to 61.

The spark came from the Giants' more experienced players. Callan Ward got his hands dirty, collecting nine of his 23 possessions in the third term; Adam Treloar was dangerous in the middle and inside 50 - his 27 disposals and three goals invaluable for his team and timely for his contract negotiations.

The Blues, with 19 of their injury list, could not be faulted for their endeavour in the first half but a lack of class meant they were not able to get full reward for their efforts.

Patrick Cripps was again brave, Tom Bell and Ed Curnow tried hard and Dylan Buckley showed some dash and flair but there was not much else for Brendon Bolton and list manager Stephen Silvagni, watching together in the stands, to be pleased about.

Other than a melee at three-quarter time, sparked by Tom Bell and Treloar, the Blues showed little spirit after half time and were rightfully given a bake by coach John Barker at the last change.

Chris Yarran did little to dispel speculation he will be elsewhere next year, collecting just five possessions before limping off with a hamstring injury in what could prove to be his final game for the club.