North Melbourne remain without a win in 2024 after their ill-disciplined 56-point loss to Carlton on Good Friday.
Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow sent a scare through the Blues’ squad late in their comfortable victory over the winless Roos.The Roos coughed up six 50m penalties during the clash at Marvel Stadium, as the Blues took full advantage to run out 21.11 to 12.9 winners.
He wasn’t the only injury concern, with North Melbourne losing Callum Coleman-Jones and the Blues without Caleb Marchbank late.North Melbourne were off to the perfect start with three quick goals to get their fans up and about on Good Friday. An undersized Aidan Corr then conceded the fourth free kick inside 50 to help Carlton to a fourth goal for the quarter.With a 16-point buffer at the first change, Carlton continued to apply the pressure inside 50 – forcing the Roos to cough up the footy.
A clearly distressed Coleman-Jones was placed on the stretcher and carted from the field in sombre scenes. Curnow had two goals in a matter of minutes in ominous signs as Corr struggled to contain the big Blue.
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