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AFL match report: Blues hold on for first 2026 win

Carlton has survived a scare to prevail by four points against Richmond.

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What they said: 'That was for our Club', says Voss

Michael Voss speaks on the Round 1 win against Richmond.

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AFL R1 | All the goals

Watch all the goals from our clash against the Tigers.

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AFL R1 | Hayward post-game

Carlton Media spoke to Will Hayward after his first win in the Navy Blue.

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    AFL R1 | Weitering and Dean from the rooms

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AFL R1 | Match highlights

Watch all the highlights from the match against Richmond.

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    AFL R1 | Match highlights

    Watch all the highlights from the match against Richmond.

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    AFL R1 | Voss press conference

    Hear from coach Michael Voss after the win against the Tigers.

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    AFL R1 | Williams takes his moment

    Zac Williams kicks an important goal in the final few minutes of the game.

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    AFL R1 | Last two minutes

    Watch the last two minutes of the Carlton vs Tigers game.

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    AFL R1 | Weitering and Dean from the rooms

    Jacob Weitering and Harry Dean joined Hamish McLachlan and Nick Riewoldt from the rooms. Footage courtesy Channel 7.

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    AFL R1 | Will knows the way: New Blue so crafty around goal

    Will Hayward shows his forward smarts with a clever finish to keep Carlton rolling

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    AFL R1 | Hayward post-game

    Carlton Media spoke to Will Hayward after his first win in the Navy Blue.

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    AFL R1 | Team song

    Watch the Blues celebrate their round one win

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  • 00:15

    AFL R1 | Kemp's stunning dribbler

    Brodie Kemp bounces through a superb dribbling goal for his first for the season.

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    AFL R1 | Lord and Smith post-match

    Cooper Lord and Jagga Smith joined Nick Riewoldt and Hamish McLachlan from the winning rooms. Footage courtesy Channel 7.

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    AFL R1 | McGovern post-game

    Carlton Media spoke to Mitch McGovern after our Round 1 win against Richmond.

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    AFL R1 | Harry Dean post-match

    Harry Dean joined Brad Johnson and Eddie Betts in the rooms after his first win in Navy Blue. Footage courtesy FOX Footy.

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    AFL R1 | McKay post-match

    Harry McKay joined the panel after the Round 1 win against Richmond. Footage courtesy FOX Footy.

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    AFL R1 | Jagga Smith post-match

    Jagga Smith joined Brad Johnson post match. Footage courtesy FOX Footy.

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    AFL R1 | Ben or Harry? Decide which Blue bags the opener

    Ben Ainsworth attempts to get a toe on Harry McKay’s dribbling effort, with the goal eventually awarded to the key forward

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