ANALYSIS: AFL Round-Up: An epic weekend of footy sets the scene for a grand finale
Heroes and heartbreak were the order of the day in round 22 and, with finals just a game away, this remarkable home-and-away season is about to reach its crescendo.It was hard to watch, but you couldn't look away.
And although it will be easy to play back those three minutes and pinpoint the exact moments Carlton's heart rips in half, on plenty of other nights they do enough there to beat Melbourne.The Demons know the feeling all too well: Hell, they were on the other side of it just last week. However, in those desperate moments, the reigning champs found something within them to muster one last drive.The Blues need to find the strength to lift for one more must-win game next week.
From second to eighth, every spot is up for grabs and every twist and turn changes the finals picture dramatically. The Western Derby was a bit of fun. The Eagles brought the requisite effort, but a two-win season will be a fair reflection for a team yet to fully start rebuilding., but were clearly always a class or two above their neighbours.It's not the biggest occasion of the round, but next week's showdown has a bit to it.
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