Hawthorn overcame a fierce challenge from Carlton to win their AFL clash by 15 points on Friday night at Etihad Stadium.
The Blues lost captain Marc Murphy with a suspected broken jaw and were unable to kill off the Hawks, who came back to win 15.12 (102) to 13.9 (87).
It is Hawthorn’s 10th straight win this season and also their 10th victory in a row over Carlton – a streak that goes back to 2005.
Murphy was taken to hospital after his second-term collision with Hawks captain Luke Hodge.
While that appeared to be nothing more than a hard contest for the ball, Hodge could be in trouble for another clash a few minutes later with Lachie Henderson.
Hawks key forward Jarryd Roughead kicked four goals, including three in the third term to help turn the match.
Lance Franklin also booted four goals despite appearing in some discomfort for much of the game.
Midfielder Brock McLean starred for Carlton, who had several more obvious best players than the Hawks.
But Hawthorn grimly stuck with Carlton before edging clear.
After Carlton kicked the first goal of the final term to lead by four points, the Hawks kicked the next three.
Blues fans were filthy at a couple of crucial umpiring decisions in their attack that went against them.
Carlton also paid for not making the most of their last-term chances.
Bradley Hill’s mark and goal at 29 minutes sealed the win.
It was a bruising, exhilarating game, punctuated by some big physical hits and fast-paced ball movement.
Carlton twice led by 17 points early in the third term, but were unable to shake off the Hawks.
Hawthorn rallied with three of the next four goals to lead by two points at three-quarter time.
Roughead’s goal from a contentious free kick against Jarrad Waite late in the third term gave the Hawks the lead for the first time since early in the second quarter.
Carlton started as outsiders against the second-placed Hawks and were outstanding to lead by 11 points at the main break.
But they were unable to capitalise on their domination and open up a more dangerous lead.
Carlton midfielder Andrew Carrazzo, who was supposed to return from injury in this match, was a late withdrawal.