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Carlton advances to elimination final after beating Melbourne in wildcard match

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:54 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Carlton advances to elimination final after beating Melbourne in wildcard match

Summary

Carlton secured a 10.14 (74) to 7.13 (55) victory against Melbourne at the MCG in a wildcard match held on August 29, 2026. With a crowd of 91,733 in attendance, the win marked a significant turnaround for Carlton, which had a challenging start to the season. After beginning 1-8, the team replaced coach Michael Voss with Josh Fraser and made it to the wildcard round. Carlton's next challenge will be an elimination final against Geelong.

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By the Numbers

•Carlton defeated Melbourne 10.14 (74) to 7.13 (55).
•The match took place at the MCG with 91,733 fans present.
•Carlton started the season poorly at 1-8, leading to a coaching change.
•Josh Fraser is now head coach following Michael Voss's departure.
•The team moves on to face Geelong in the elimination final.

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Carlton beat Melbourne 10.14 (74) to 7.13 (5) at MCG Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Carlton claimed victory over Melbourne in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG in their AFL wildcard match to extend their fairytale resurgence into an elimination final clash with Geelong. Under Josh Fraser, the Blues fought back from a 1-8 start to the season that cost Michael Voss his job, to first make the wildcard round in 10th place, then reach the elimination final. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Australian Associated Press

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