CARLTON AFLW – A WAVE OF POWER, PASSION & PURE BELIEF!
Carlton didn’t just claim a victory — they announced themselves. This performance was more than skill, more than strategy; it was a display of identity, unity, and conviction. From the very first bounce, there was a sense of purpose in every movement. The Blues played with a fire that came from within — a hunger to prove that they belong among the elite, and a determination to take what many thought they could only chase. This was the day Carlton didn’t just compete. They took control.
Brisbane, a respected and battle-hardened opponent, felt the intensity immediately. Carlton did not give them room to breathe, let alone build momentum. Every contest was attacked. Every possession was valued. Every meter gained was earned with grit. The Blues were relentless, and that relentlessness became the theme of the afternoon.
At the heart of this dominance stood Abby McKay, whose performance was nothing short of commanding. With 32 disposals, she orchestrated the game like a general — directing play, making smart decisions, and consistently finding the right option under pressure. She wasn’t just involved; she controlled the rhythm of Carlton’s movement. Her leadership wasn’t loud, but it was undeniable — the kind that teammates feed off and opponents cannot ignore.
Alongside her, Dayna Finn embodied tireless determination. Her 29 disposals did not come easy. She covered the ground with endless drive, chasing, tackling, winning possession, and creating passages of play that kept Carlton surging forward. Finn was the heartbeat of the midfield engine — the player who simply refused to fade, no matter the tempo or the situation.
Then there was Mimi Hill, whose class shone like a beacon in pressure moments. With 25 touches, she brought calm decision-making and elegant ball use. When the field tightened, Hill saw space. When others rushed, she read the play. Her influence stitched together Carlton’s structure, ensuring that dominance turned into meaningful, damaging progression.
But the game’s electricity — the spark that lifted the entire stadium — came from Erone Fitzpatrick. Her performance was pure inspiration. 18 disposals. 8 tackles. 12 intercepts. 2 goals. Those stats tell a story of impact across every part of the ground, but the real story was in the energy she brought. She broke plays, created plays, lifted spirits, and set standards. Every time she touched the ball, the intensity rose. Every time she laid a tackle, Carlton’s belief grew stronger.
And at the forward end stood Tara Bohanna, ruthless and razor-sharp. Her 3 goals weren’t just finishes — they were statements. Moments that silenced Brisbane and ignited Carlton. She was the finisher, the closer, the one who ensured dominance became scoreboard reality.
This wasn’t just a result.
This was a shift.
Carlton are rising — and the league can feel the ground move.
