Blues survive wild Tigers challenge to make it seven straight
The Carlton Blues secured a narrow 74-72 victory over the Richmond Tigers in a round 17 AFL match at the MCG. This win marks Carlton's seventh consecutive victory, maintaining their strong momentum in the 2026 season.
Why it matters
The result is significant for the AFL standings and highlights the competitive nature of the current season as teams push for playoff positioning.
Wet conditions didn't dampen the contest between traditional rivals as it came down to the wire at the MCG on Saturday night
The article is a standard sports match report focusing on game statistics and outcomes.
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