A match‑timeline chart comparing Carlton and Melbourne’s scoring across all four quarters. Carlton’s scores progress from 6.2 (38) in Q1 to 11.11 (77) by Q4, shown above the timeline. Melbourne’s scores progress from 0.1 (1) in Q1 to 15.10 (100) by Q4, shown below the timeline. The blue line tracks the score differential, with Carlton leading through the first three quarters before Melbourne surges ahead in the final term to win the match.

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Six MelbourneFC players walk across the ground after the match, with milestone players Tom McDonald on the left and Max Gawn on the right being chaired off by teammates. All are in red and blue Melbourne kits, celebrating their 250th game moment in front of the stadium crowd.

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AFL scoreboard graphic showing the Round 3 match from March 29, 2026. Carlton and Melbourne logos appear on opposite sides, with the final score reading Carlton 77 (11.11) and Melbourne 100 (15.10). A “Full Time” badge sits beneath the AFL logo, and the match location is listed as the MCG on Wurundjeri land. Melbourne wins by 23 points.

Kozzy was so influential for @melbournefc.bsky.social today - what a comeback! Congrats as well to both #MaxGawn and #TomMcDonald on their milestone 250th game!
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34’34”FT@MCG Carlton 6.2 7.4 9.8 11.11 (77): M.McGovern 3; E.Hollands 2; J.Smith, P.Cripps, T.Byrne, H.McKay, B.Ainsworth, M.Carroll; Melbourne 0.1 1.6 7.8 15.10 (100): B.Fritsch 4; K.Chandler, H.Langford, E.Langdon 2; B.Mihocek, T.Sparrow, P.Cross, H.Sharp,K.Pickett

34’34”FT@MCG Carlton 6.2 7.4 9.8 11.11 (77): M.McGovern 3; E.Hollands 2; J.Smith, P.Cripps, T.Byrne, H.McKay, B.Ainsworth, M.Carroll; Melbourne 0.1 1.6 7.8 15.10 (100): B.Fritsch 4; K.Chandler, H.Langford, E.Langdon 2; B.Mihocek, T.Sparrow, P.Cross, H.Sharp,K.Pickett

Four Demons (Max “250” Gawn, 141AF; Jack Steele, 135; Kozi Pickett, 134; Tom Sparrow, 114) and one Blue (Sam Walsh, 105) top the player stats).

Melbourne is now 8th; Carlton is now 16th. The whole ladder is topped by Gold Coast (3-0-0, 191%) and Bulldogs (3-0-0, 137.2%), and propped up by Essendon (0-0-3, 61.8%) and Richmond (0-0-3, 56.9%)

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Ladder at the bell has Freo on 6th with 121.1% after 1-0-1 with Dees on 10th with 84.4% also after 1-0-1. Freo has Richmond next week and Ds have Carlton.
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29’25” FT@Optus Fremantle.7 9.11 16.13 17.16 (118): J.Treacy 4; I.Dudley 3; M.Reid, S.Bolton 2; A.Brayshaw,* M.Johnson, P.Voss, S.Switkowski, C.Serong, L.Jackson; Melbourne 1.1 5.4 6.6 10.10 (70): H.Sharp, B.Fritsch, E.Langdon 2; B.Mihocek, K.Pickett, T.Sparrow, K.Chandler

29’25” FT@Optus Fremantle.7 9.11 16.13 17.16 (118): J.Treacy 4; I.Dudley 3; M.Reid, S.Bolton 2; A.Brayshaw,* M.Johnson, P.Voss, S.Switkowski, C.Serong, L.Jackson; Melbourne 1.1 5.4 6.6 10.10 (70): H.Sharp, B.Fritsch, E.Langdon 2; B.Mihocek, K.Pickett, T.Sparrow, K.Chandler

Top players for that quarter were Liam Ryan (44AF), Karl Worner (43), Angus Bradshaw (37) for the home side, and Ed Langdon and Travis Rivers (37 ea) for the Ds

Demon Jack Steele (134AF) and Docker Angus Brayshaw (128AF) top the player stats for the game

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30’33” HT@Optus
@freodocker.bsky.social 7.7 9.11 (65): J.Treacy 3; A.Brayshaw,* M.Johnson, M.Reid, P.Voss, S.Bolton, S.Switkowski;
@melbournefc.bsky.social 1.1 5.4 (34): E.Langdon, H. Sharp, B.Mihocek, B.Fritsch, K.Pickett
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31’53” QT@Optus
@freodocker.bsky.social 7.7 (49): A.Brayshaw 5’; M.Johnson 12’; M.Reid 13’; P.Voss 15’; J.Treacy 18’, 28’; S.Bolton 21’;
@melbournefc.bsky.social 1.1 (7): E.Langdon 9’
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Freo: $1.35 (13th, 0-0-1, 100 for, 229 against, 90.9%). In: Christopher Scerri; Out: Hayden Young (injured) Dees: $3.22 (6th, 1-0-0, 120 for, 107 against, 112.1%). No line-up changes Sportsbet books accurate at time of collation. Gamble responsibly

Fremantle will be looking to secure their first win of 2026 when they welcome a revitalised Melbourne to Optus Stadium. Recent Form: Fremantle (13th, 0W, 1L) fell short by 10 points against Geelong despite a dominant start. They were efficient early, posting their highest first-quarter score outside Western Australia and scoring from 75% of forward entries Melbourne (7th, 1W, 0L) produced an early "Match of the Year" contender to edge out St Kilda by 13 points. They recorded 82 marks as they embraced a faster, more attacking ball movement style Key Players: Fremantle ruck Luke Jackson was dominant in Round 1, finishing with 27 disposals, 22 hitouts, 10 clearances and a goal Demons forward Jacob van Rooyen was breathtaking against the Saints, booting a career-high 6 goals to become the focal point of the new system

Head-to-Head: Melbourne won the most recent encounter in Round 6, 2025, by 10 points at the MCG. However, Fremantle has won 2 of the last 3 head-to-head matches overall The Dockers are notoriously difficult to beat in Perth, but Melbourne's new offensive flair under Steven King presents a massive challenge for the Fremantle defence TIP: Fremantle by 20+

Freo (13th, 0-0-1, 100 for, 229 against, 90.9%). Dees (6th, 1-0-0, 120 for, 107 against, 112.1%).

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A screenshot showing the final score of an AFL Round 1 match between Melbourne and St Kilda at the MCG on Wurundjeri land on March 15, 2026. Melbourne defeated St Kilda 120–107, with the Demons winning by 13 points. The graphic displays team logos, scoring breakdowns (18.12 to 15.17), match date and time, and a “FULL TIME” banner.

A new dawn, a new @melbournefc.bsky.social - and what a game to kick off the 2026 season!
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NEW DEES ARE FUN 🔥

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33’28”HT MCG
@melbournefc.bsky.social 3.3 9.7 (61): J.van Rooyen 5; B.Mihocek 2; C.Windsor, L.Pickett;
@stkildafc.bsky.social 3.4 9.5 (59): J.Higgins, N.Wanganeen-Milera,* M.Hall 2; L.Ryan, M.Owens, D.Wilson
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35’5” QT@MCG
@melbournefc.bsky.social 3.3 (21): C.Windsor 6’; J.van Rooyen 19’; 20’;
@stkildafc.bsky.social 3.4 (22): N.Wanganeen-Milera 3’; L.Ryan 7; M.Hall 8’; J.Higgins 33’
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Sportsbet offering $2.44 for Dees and $1.56 for Saints Melbourne enters a new era at the MCG facing a disciplined St Kilda side that pushed the Magpies to the limit in their Opening Round encounter Dees (14th in 2025, 7W, 16L) finished last year in a significant slump and must now adapt to the departures of superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver Saints (9th, 0W, 1L) were highly competitive in their Opening Round loss, maintaining strong pressure for three quarters but ultimately lacking the offensive class to match Collingwood Melbourne recruit Jack Steele faces his former club in his debut for the Demons; his pre-season form has been elite, providing the physical stoppage presence the team needs St Kilda defender Jack Sinclair was a consistent performer in Round 0, recording high meterage and providing the rebounding drive central to Ross Lyon’s defensive system Saints currently hold a 2-game winning streak over Dees, having defeated them twice during the 2025 campaign by restricting the Demons’ scoring options Melbourne's future depends on the integration of Steele and the explosive move of Kozzie Pickett into the midfield, but they face one of the league's most disciplined defensive units TIP: St Kilda by 20+

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30’29”HT@Ballarat Melbourne 7.2 11.6 (72): J.van Rooyen 3; H.Langford,* M.Gawn, K.Chandler, H. Sharp, K.Tholstrup, B.Laurie, C.Windsor, B.Fritsch; Richmond 3.1 5.5 (35): M.Rioli, R.Mansell, Tom Lynch, J.Hopper, H.Ralphsmith

Second quarter player stats headed by Tiger Jayden Short (45AF) and Demon Jacob van Rooyen (30AF)

Second half player stats headed by Tiger Jayden Short (70AF) and Demon Jacob van Rooyen (60AF)

30’29”HT@Ballarat
@melbournefc.bsky.social 7.2 11.6 (72): J.van Rooyen 3; H.Langford,* M.Gawn, K.Chandler, H.Sharp, K.Tholstrup, B.Laurie, C.Windsor, B.Fritsch
#Richmond_FC 3.1 5.5 (35): M.Rioli, R.Mansell, Tom Lynch, J.Hopper, H.Ralphsmith
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68’22”QT@Ballarat Melbourne 7.2 (44): H.Langford 4’; M.Gawn 41’; K.Chandler 55’; H.Sharp 56’; K.Tholstrup 59’; B.Laurie 62’; C.Windsor 67’; Richmond 3.1 (19): M.Rioli 43’; R.Mansell 52’; Tom Lynch 66’

First quarter player stats headed by Demon Cal Windsor (42AF) and Tiger Kamdyn McAuliffe (40AF)

68’22”QT@Ballarat
@melbournefc.bsky.social 7.2 (44): H.Langford 4’; M.Gawn 41’; K.Chandler 55’; H.Sharp 56’; K.Tholstrup 59’; B.Laurie 62’; C.Windsor 67’;
#Richmond_FC 3.1 (19): M.Rioli 43’; R.Mansell 52’; Tom Lynch 66’
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Demon boost.

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DEMONOLITION!

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The Dees dee-stuct the Eagles.

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Sheer dee-light.

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Demons fans, breathe.

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Dee-structive win. Again.

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29’55” HT@MCG
#CollingwoodFC 2.7 6.10 (46): L.Schultz,* B.Maynard, B.Mihocek, J.Elliott, J. de Goey, S.Sidebottom;
@melbournefc.bsky.social 3.0 5.2 (32): H.Petty, K.Pickett, J. van Rooyen, B.Fritsch, J.Melksham
#AFL #AFLRound24 #AFLPiesDees #GoPies #DemonSpirit

29’55” QT@MCG
#CollingwoodFC 2.7 (19): L. Schultz 5’; B.Maynard 7’;
@melbournefc.bsky.social 3.0 (18): H.Petty 9’; K.Pickett 17’; J. van Rooyen 28’
#AFL #AFLRound24 #AFLPiesDees #GoPies #DemonSpirit

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The Dees dee-struct the Dogs to open the new #AFLW season with a massive win.

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