Carlton holds off fast-finishing Cats to prevail in tight contest

Carlton has resisted a Jeremy Cameron-inspired Geelong fightback to end a horror run in tight contests with an eight-point victory, leaving the AFL premiers winless after two rounds. Charlie Curnow kicked five goals as the Blues surged clear during the third quarter on Thursday before hanging on for a nervy 13.12 (90) to 12.10 (82) triumph at the MCG. The Cats trailed by 28 points late in the third term but cut it back to a single-figure margin with plenty of time left as Cameron booted three final-quarter...

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