Carlton Blues Secure 26-Point Victory Over St Kilda in AFLW Opener

The Carlton Blues kicked off the 2026 AFLW season with a 26-point victory over St Kilda at Docklands Stadium. The match saw Carlton initially establish a commanding lead of 31 points, but St Kilda mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter before Carlton secured the win with late goals.

Carlton's final score was 9.12 (66) to St Kilda's 6.4 (40). Despite missing key players due to injuries, Carlton's midfield dominated early, with standout performances from Abbie McKay, Mimi Hill, and Lily Goss, who scored two goals. St Kilda's Tyanna Smith was notable for her contributions, including two goals.

The game attracted a crowd of over 20,000, highlighting the appeal of double header fixtures in the AFLW. Carlton's next match will be against Adelaide, while St Kilda will face Geelong.