Overview
- Carlton, which led by 22 points at three-quarter time on Friday, lost 14.12 (96) to 13.8 (86) after North Melbourne kicked seven goals in the last quarter at Marvel Stadium.
- The result extends the Blues’ pattern of second-half fadeouts and a 1-3 start, with Michael Voss saying his team lacked composure late and must "own that."
- Vice-captain Jacob Weitering left early in the final term with a concussion after a head knock and will be sidelined under AFL protocols.
- The Kangaroos improved to 3-1 in their best start under Alastair Clarkson, with Harry Sheezel kicking the go-ahead goal and Zane Duursma and Cooper Trembath booting three each as they covered for suspended ruck Tristan Xerri.
- The Good Friday SuperClash, a marquee AFL fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital, drew about 45,000 fans, adding spotlight to Carlton’s latest collapse.