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Blues Hold Sway Against Saints for Opening AFLW Win
Carlton led by 31 points before holding off a St Kilda comeback to win the AFLW season opener by 26 points.
- On Sunday night at Marvel Stadium, interim coach Josh Fraser led Carlton to a 44-point victory over St Kilda, strengthening the Blues' bid for the AFL's inaugural wildcard round.
- St Kilda's season suffered a major blow when $2 million match-winner Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera sustained a hamstring injury early in the first quarter, sidelining him for the remainder of the match.
- Francis Evans delivered a career-best performance with 22 disposals and a goal to headline Carlton's win before a crowd of 20,455, while Harry McKay booted three goals.
- Carlton fans chanted "We want Fraser" in the fourth quarter, signaling support for interim coach Fraser's permanent appointment, while St Kilda coach Ross Lyon faces mounting pressure with finals hopes fading.
- Earlier, Carlton's AFLW side claimed a 26-point victory over St Kilda in the season opener, sealing a 66 to 40 win after withstanding a fourth-quarter comeback attempt from the Saints.
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Carlton close on stunning AFL top 10 finish; Rowell dominant as Suns snap streak; Blues hold sway in AFLW opener
St Kilda play Carlton in AFL season opener and round 22 of the 2026 AFL premiership season at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne from 4.35pm AEST. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the matches live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time. This blog also includes posts on the AFLW clash between St Kilda and Carlton along with AFL matches between GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns and West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood played earlier in the day.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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