Carlton lead from start to finish to upset Geelong and breathe life into its season Harry McKay celebrates a goal for Carlton against Geelong in R7, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos CARLTON has held on to win a Sunday afternoon thriller against Geelong at the MCG by 18 points. The Blues couldn't shake the courageous Cats, who battled it out for four quarters, but Carlton were able to hold on to their lead to win 14.10.94 to 12.4.76. BLUES v CATS Full match coverage and stats It is the most significant win for Carlton this season, who have now won three games in a row following wins over West Coast and North Melbourne in previous weeks. Key forward Harry McKay was outstanding for Carlton, kicking three goals and taking a game-high 12 marks in his first game back since suffering a concussion in round five. McKay was joined by his partner in crime, Charlie Curnow, who kicked three goals of his own. ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS Previous Next 02:29 McKay masterclass: Star Blue breaks through Harry McKay returns in some fashion to help will the Blues over the line with a sensational performance that included 12 marks and three goals 00:47 ‘G rocking after wrecking-ball Paddy ends in Smith magic Bailey Smith sends Cats fans into a frenzy after an epic goal following Patrick Dangerfield’s inspirational work 00:29 'Got to hit the scoreboard here early:' Jezza answers the call Jeremy Cameron snaps his fourth goal in the first 11 seconds of the last quarter to get his teammates fired up 00:45 Spring-loaded Durdin leaps into MOTY contention Corey Durdin uses Sam De Koning as a stepladder before popping through a well-deserved goal equal to the moment 00:37 Hollands threads the needle to wow crowd Elijah Hollands snags one home from the pocket in front of the Blues faithful 00:33 'Oh yuck!': Weitering cops every defender's worst nightmare Tyson Stengle shows Jacob Weitering a clean set of heels by waltzing into an open goal 00:42 'Don't see many of those paid': Unusual free kick starts Blues-Cats game George Hewett steps into the path of the umpire gifting a free kick to Geelong to begin the game For the Cats, it was their spearhead Jeremy Cameron (four goals) who kept his side in touch along with Bailey Smith (29 disposals, nine tackles), who continued his strong start to the season. After kicking three goals apiece in a tightly fought first quarter, the Blues took control in the second term, where they kicked five goals to Geelong's two. From that moment on, the Cats tried to fight back against a Blues side that had a 2-4 record despite leading at half-time in every game this season. Learn More 00:45 But each time the Cats tried, Carlton had the answers and have breathed life into a season that had started so slowly. The Blues will now face the Crows in Adelaide next week, while the Cats will have to re-group against Collingwood at the MCG. The only downer on the day for the Blues was an injury to Zac Williams, who was subbed off early in the game with a calf issue. More to come ... CARLTON 3.3 8.5 12.8 14.10 (94) GEELONG 3.2 5.4 8.4 12.4 (76) GOALS Carlton: Curnow 3, McKay 3, Fogarty 2, Williams, Hollands, De Koning, Durdin, White, Hewett Geelong: Cameron 4, Dempsey 2, Stengle, Dangerfield, O’Connor, Blicavs, Smith, Close BEST Carlton: McKay, Walsh, Curnow, De Koning, Weitering, Hewett, Haynes Geelong: Smith, Cameron, Dempsey, Mannagh, Humphries INJURIES Carlton: Zac Williams (calf) Geelong: Nil SUBSTITUTES Carlton: Cooper Lord (replaced Zac Williams in the first quarter) Geelong: Oliver Henry (replaced Oliver Wiltshire in the third quarter) Crowd: 67,658 at the MCG