Round 18, 2006
Carlton vs Melbourne
Saturday 5 August
Venue: Docklands
Attendance: 24,113
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Carlton | 4.1 | 7.5 | 9.7 | 12.8.80 |
| Melbourne | 1.5 | 4.8 | 7.10 | 10.13.73 |
Carlton win by 7 points
Goalkickers: David Neitz 2, Jeff White 2, Matthew Bate 1, Mark Jamar 1, Nathan Jones 1, James McDonald 1, Jared Rivers 1, Matthew Whelan 1
Brownlow votes:
Nil
Coaches votes:
4 - James McDonald
3 - Matthew Bate
3 - Matthew Whelan
Milestones:
Rising Star nominee
Matthew Bate
First goal
Nathan Jones (2nd game)
For the second time that year the Blues upset their more fancied opponent.
Carlton were 22 points in front in the third quarter before Melbourne fought back. The Demons got to as close as two points behind but couldn't get their nose in front.
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