Patrick Dangerfield leads Geelong to victory over Carlton at the MCG
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:48 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Geelong defeated Carlton in an elimination final at the MCG on September 4, 2026, ending the Blues' season. The Geelong captain, Patrick Dangerfield, kicked five goals during the contest to secure a 33-point win. Although Carlton initially established a 16-point lead in the first quarter, Geelong recovered to tie the score by halftime. The Blues struggled to maintain momentum in the second half, allowing Geelong to register eight consecutive goals across the third and fourth quarters. The match concluded with a final score of 107 to 74 in favor of Geelong. Josh Fraser, coaching the Blues, saw his side's campaign come to a close after an early lead proved insufficient against the Geelong pressure.
- •Geelong defeated Carlton 107 to 74 at the MCG.
- •Patrick Dangerfield kicked five goals for Geelong.
- •Carlton led by 16 points after the first quarter.
- •Geelong scored eight consecutive goals in the second half.
- 12:48 PMThe Guardian Sport — Patrick Dangerfield winds back the clock as Geelong end Carlton’s fairytale season
- 12:27 PMAFL — Cats end Blues' miracle season as Danger winds back the clock
"Cats defeat Blues 14.23 (107) to 11.8 (74) in AFL elimination final Veteran kicked five goals at MCG to set up showdown with Dockers Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Geelong have ended Carlton’s dream run, kicking clear in the second half to win their AFL elimination final by 33 points. Trailing by 21 points in the second term on Friday night, the Cats reduced the margin to three points at the main break and kicked 10 goals to six after halftime for the 14.23 (107) to 11.8 (74). Continue reading...
"Geelong has put an end to Carlton's season, defeating the Blues in front of a massive MCG crowd
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 4, 2026, 12:48 PMPatrick Dangerfield winds back the clock as Geelong end Carlton’s fairytale season
Cats defeat Blues 14.23 (107) to 11.8 (74) in AFL elimination final Veteran kicked five goals at MCG to set up showdown with Dockers Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Geelong have ended Carlton’s dream run, kicking clear in the second half to win their AFL elimination final by 33 points. Trailing by 21 points in the second term on Friday night, the Cats reduced the margin to three points at the main break and kicked 10 goals to six after halftime for the 14.23 (107) to 11.8 (74). Continue reading...
- AFLSep 4, 2026, 12:27 PMCats end Blues' miracle season as Danger winds back the clock
Geelong has put an end to Carlton's season, defeating the Blues in front of a massive MCG crowd
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