Geelong has fallen to Carlton the MCG, finishing with the 63-point deficit in Round 15.
Max Holmes fought hard against a strong Blues midfield to finish with 25 disposals and seven clearances, while Ollie Dempsey enjoyed the open spaces of the MCG, finishing with a team-high 25 possessions.
A positive out of the night was the return of Patrick Dangerfield, the skipper gathered 17 disposals and four clearances in his first game back from injury.
Chris Scott swung a surprise change, with Sam De Koning playing primarily in the ruck against his brother, collecting 20 disposals and 20 hit outs while also kicking the second goal of his AFL career.
The Cats battled to withstand a Carlton surge in the opening half, trailing by 36 points at the main break.
Ollie Dempsey was strong in the first half, picking up 11 disposals and kicking a brilliant goal, while Jeremy Cameron landed two majors in the second term - including a long-range set shot after the half time siren.
With their backs against the wall late in the third quarter, the Cats strung together three consecutive goals to breathe life into the contest heading into the final term.
Unfortunately, the Cats struggled to build momentum in the final term, as Carlton closed out the 63-point win.
Jeremy Cameron led the way up forward with three goals, while Gryan Miers laid a career high nine tackles while also winning 23 possessions and five clearances.
Geelong will be back at the MCG next Saturday night, taking on Essendon in the annual Country Game.
CARLTON 5.3 11.5 12.11 21.12 (138)
GEELONG 2.2 5.5 8.8 11.9 (75)
GOALS
Carlton: Curnow 5, Owies 3, McKay 3, Cincotta 2, Walsh, Newman, Kennedy, O.Hollands, E.Hollands, De Koning, Cowan, Acres
Geelong: Cameron 3, Tuohy, Stengle, Rohan, Miers, Holmes, Dempsey, De Koning, Close
INJURIES
Carlton:
Geelong: Hawkins (ankle)
SUBSTITUTES
Carlton: Corey Durdin (replaced Orazio Fantasia in the final quarter)
Geelong: Gary Rohan (replaced Oisin Mullin in the third quarter)
Crowd: 75,218 at the MCG
