Pack Hunters ... Dennis Armfield is wrapped up in a ferocious Geelong gang tackle. Source: JOE CASTRO / AAP
Carlton lost ruckman Matthew Kreuzer to injury as their barren AFL start under Mick Malthouse continued with a 16-point loss to unbeaten Geelong at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.
The Cats, who notched comeback wins over Hawthorn and North Melbourne in the first two rounds, trailed by as much as 17 points during the second quarter before charging clear in the game's middle stages to win 18.11 (119) to 15.13 (103).
| 5.5 (35) | Q1 | 4.3 (27) |
| 12.6 (78) | Q2 | 9.5 (59) |
| 17.7 (109) | Q3 | 11.10 (76) |
| 18.11 (119) | Q4 | 15.13 (103) |
| Tom Hawkins 3 | Kane Lucas 2 |
| Taylor Hunt 3 | Brock McLean 2 |
| Allen Christensen 2 | Sam Rowe 2 |
| Steven Motlop 2 | Chris Yarran 2 |
| Billie Smedts 2 | Dennis Armfield 1 |
| Harry Taylor 2 | Dylan Buckley 1 |
| James Podsiadly 1 | Jefferey Garlett 1 |
| Joel Selwood 1 | Shaun Hampson 1 |
| Mathew Stokes 1 | Chris Judd 1 |
| Trent West 1 | Marc Murphy 1 |
| Heath Scotland 1 |
Mathew Stokes starred for the Cats with 30 touches and a goal, while Taylor Hunt and Tom Hawkins each kicked three majors and Steven Motlop capped a strong performance with the sealer.
It was not all good news for Geelong, though, as Travis Varcoe was subbed off with a shoulder injury at quarter-time, the same stage as when Kreuzer was given the red vest with a suspected thumb fracture.
Kreuzer's loss could prove a major blow if he's forced to miss next Saturday night's clash with West Coast - and in-form Eagles big man Dean Cox - in Perth, when winless Carlton will again seek to break their season duck.
As in their losses to Richmond and Collingwood in the opening two rounds, Carlton showed promise at times against Geelong.
They led by 16 points in time-on in the first term, before a burst of four Cats goals in five minutes gave Geelong an eight-point quarter-time lead.
The Blues then opened the second term with four quick goals to push 17 points clear.
But Geelong showed typical resolve to storm back with seven of the last eight goals of the first half to lead by 19 points at the main break.
Hunt, playing on Carlton midfield star Marc Murphy, had all three of his goals by halftime
Chris Judd had an excellent 28-touch game for the Blues and kicked the opening goal of the third quarter.
The Cats looked to have the game wrapped up, though, when they again finished a term strongly to lead by 33 points at the last change.
But Carlton kicked the first four majors of the last quarter to cut the gap to 10 points before Motlop kicked a 45m running goal, well set up by Allen Christensen, to settle the Cats' nerves.
Andrew Walker was prolific for Carlton with 33 disposals while Andrew Carrazzo played a fine negating role on Cats skipper Joel Selwood
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