Geelong have celebrated Gary Ablett’s Kardinia Park homecoming with a hard-fought 28-point win over Carlton.
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Final score
Geelong Cats 11.7.73
Carlton Blues 5.15.45
The Geelong Cats host the Carlton Blues at GMHBA Stadium for the first time in 20 years. Join The Roar for lives scores and commentary of the match from 7:25pm (AEST).
Carlton travel down the highway to the Cattery for the first time since 1997 and are up against a rebounding Geelong outfit who will be firing for Gary Ablett’s first game back at the venue since his return from the Gold Coast.
Keep an eye on Tom Hawkins, who will be looking to replicate his brilliance when the two sides met last year, booting six goals from 12 marks and 27 disposals in the 65-point win. Also keep an eye on return of Marc Murphy; surely he’ll bring order back to the Blues’ dismal midfield.
Carlton has only scored 100 points twice in the last three season – one of those being Round 10, 2016 against Geelong, in what was their only win in the past nine games against the Cats.
And, as we saw last week, Geelong have problems of their own to deal with.
Prediction
While Geelong have made the Cattery a fortress, there’s a chance Carlton can turn the tables.
Carlton by seven points.
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Cat
Roar Guru
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Harry calls him coach of the decade I think Matty!
Macca
Guest
Especially when the margin was 10 points at the 22 minute mark of the last.
BigAl
Guest
These days a game decided by 5 goals (or less) would have to be considered a "close" game.
Cat
Roar Guru
Some saying Tibia and fibula both broken but Chris Scott said ankle in post game presser. Guess we'll find out tomorrow
Mattyb
Guest
Wouldnt Worsfold be coach of the week so far?
Steve009
Guest
Carlton have shown with their best effort they can keep a game within 6 goals. Go blues
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
Well done boys. 4 points is what counts.
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
Siren sounds, Cats:73-Blues: 45. Geelong win but Carlton have shown that they can surprise any team on any given day. This is Brandon signing off from Kardina Park. Anyone have any opinion of the game, feel free to comment.
Steve009
Guest
Was at the Brisbane game today and listening to this now and while they challenged the result through both full games felt inevitable.the AFL talks equality but the struggle of the bottom 4 teams shouldn't be ignored.
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
Geelong kick another 73-45. Geelong outran Carlton in the final term. Carlton fans have had their faith restored by this performance. Can they beat Sydney next week, who knows?
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
Ablett gets a crack in front of his own stand. He miss
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
2 minutes and no, Cripps is done with his groin problem. Pray he gets through training
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
Bolton has coached his team to a galiant effort and performance. If there was a coach of the week, Bolton wins it
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
Gazza kicks to Duncan as Hawkins get another crack at goal. It's a goal, 3 minutes to go. 67-45.
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
61-45, blues fought hard but they ain finished
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
Henry takes the shot and he kicks to Hawkins. Hawkins goes and he gets it. That's heartbreaking for the blues
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
55-45, blues got to deep dig for the win.
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
Ball up and out on the fall. Cripps carrying a groin problem.
Brandon Mavinil
Roar Pro
Stanley marks and behind. 55-45. Come on blues