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AFL round one 2026, scores, results, odds, stats and start time from the MCG in Melbourne
Rhyan Mansell responded with a goal for the Tigers.
But after keeping the ball in front for several minutes, the Tigers were unable to stop the Blues moving the ball out of defence, with George Hewett completing a fluid chain of handballs by scoring a running goal.
Blues’ George Hewett is tackled by Tigers’ Sam Lalor.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
The Blues opened fire on the MCG.
“There’s a mauling in midfield at the moment,” Jack Riewoldt said on Fox Footy.
Blues 38, Tigers 13 with seven minutes left in the first quarter.
