AFL 2024 opening round LIVE updates: Opening round Gabba clash set for thrilling finish after Carlton’s stunning revival
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FT: Carlton 13.8 (86) d Brisbane 12.13 (85)
That was a win for the ages from the Blues who hadn’t won at the Gabba in more than a decade, now they have the victory and a statement win at that.
The Blues aren’t going too crazy either. They are smiling and shaking hands but know they have a long season to go.
Charlie Curnow and Oliver Hollands celebrate a goal.Credit: Getty Images
Blues win it
The Blues have won.
Harry McKay was the hero but their whole team stood tall after being 46 points down in the first half.
Harry McKay.Credit: Getty Images
McKay grabs lead
McKay flew out on the lead and powered into a mark.
The boos went out around the Gabba, trying to put him off, but he hit the target and the Blues fans went wild.
A minute to go and Carlton is in front.
Blues 86, Lions 85 with 71 seconds to go.
Could we have a draw? History says no
Channel Seven’s Alister Nicholson says these two clubs have not played a draw since the Lions were still Fitzroy.
“Carlton and Fitzroy played in five draws. The last of those in 1982. Brisbane and Carlton have never played a draw. It is not out of equation the way this match is going,” he said during commentary.
Huge moment as Charlie goals again
Cameron sprinted onto a dropped mark and snapped the goal from a tight angle.
John Denver is ringing out against the Gabba – it’s hard to know if the fans loved the goal or the prospect of more Country Roads!
Either way, the Lions are back in front.
Lions 85, Blues 80 with eight mins to go.
Gardiner goes back
By Andrew Stafford
Chris Fagan has made the switch — Gardiner has gone forward to stand Charlie Curnow, with Jack Payne going forward.
An interesting battle within the battle is that of Harris Andrews and Harry McKay.
McKay has six marks, Andrews seven, with both enjoying periods of dominance.
Cripps puts Blues up
Cripps has pushed forward and pulled in a mark before going back and kicking the goal.
Huge moment after several minutes where neither side could score.
Cripps has 23 disposals and has been a force for the Blues.
Blues 79, Lions 77 with 15 mins to go.
Josh Dunkley of the Lions and Patrick Cripps of the Blues.Credit: AFL Photos
Bailey goals for Lions
Zac Bailey has marked and goaled to start the final term and put the Lions back in front.
The Lions need their clutch players to come to the fore and he is one of them.
Lions 77, Blues 72 with 18 mins left.
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