CARLTON has secured their second win of the season in front of the Bluebagger faithful at IKON Park, defeating Geelong by 24 points in the 2024 AFLW Carlton Respects Game.

It was the second time in history the Carlton AFLW team have ever kept an opposition team scoreless, with Geelong also recording their lowest-ever score.

In typical Melbourne fashion, the weather made itself known with heavy rain, hail, wind, and sunshine all making an appearance during play.

Both teams struggled to convert in the first quarter, with the ball going back and forth between the arcs.

Carlton continued the high pressure inside 50 in the second quarter, with last week’s hero Maddy Guerin kicking the opening goal of the game with a monster kick from 45 metres out.

Co-vice captains Mimi Hill and Abbie McKay quickly followed up, kicking goals of their own to add to the tally.

Geelong made a late effort at the end of the first half, however, Jess Good took a handy contested mark in the goal square, reminiscent of her game-saving mark last week.

The heavy rain welcomed the teams back on the field for the second half, but that didn’t stop the Blues from keeping the pressure up. Mia Austin nailed a handy tackle in the forward 50, being rewarded with a free kick for her efforts.

Last week’s debutant Tarni Brown kicked her first goal in the Navy Blue with a classy snap on the run, bringing the tally out to 25 points.

Celine Moody showed exciting moments in the fourth quarter, giving repeated defensive efforts in the forward 50.

The Blues will now turn their attention to an in-form Tigers on Thursday night at IKON Park, who will also be entering Week 4 with two wins under their belts.

Match summary

CARLTON      0.1   3.1   4.4   4.5 (29)
GEELONG      0.0   0.2   0.3   0.5 (5)

GOALS
Guerin, Hill, McKay, Brown

BEST
Guerin, Hill, McKay, Sherar, Good