Overview

• Carlton defeated St Kilda 11.11 (77) to 9.8 (62) at the MCG during the AFL’s annual Spud’s Game, honoring Danny Frawley and promoting mental health advocacy.
• Harry McKay’s clutch goal from the boundary with just over a minute remaining sealed the Blues’ hard-fought victory, marking his third goal of the night.
• The injury-ravaged Carlton side operated with only one fit substitute by halftime, with Mitch McGovern, Lachie Cowan, and Blake Acres among those sidelined during the game.
• Scans confirmed McGovern suffered no structural damage after being hospitalized for a chest injury, while other injured players will be monitored ahead of Carlton’s next match.
• The match drew a record crowd of 65,680 for a St Kilda-Carlton home-and-away fixture, underscoring the significance of Spud’s Game for the AFL community.