Blues hang on in AFL thriller against Demons

By Shayne Hope
Updated May 9 2024 - 11:40pm, first published 11:37pm
Carlton have withstood a Demons fightback in driving rain for a gripping win at the MCG. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Carlton have withstood a Demons fightback in driving rain for a gripping win at the MCG. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Carlton have withstood a late fightback and reignited their AFL premiership push with a tense one-point victory over fellow contenders Melbourne, despite a career-best five goals from Christian Petracca.

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