Melbourne remain firmly in the race for the double chance after downing Carlton in a thriller on Saturday night, leaving the Blues – with one round remaining – fighting for a finals spot that had seemed a lock mid-season. agerealfooty Pierik_AgeSport
Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett broke the hearts of Carlton supporters with a match-winning goal with 13 seconds remaining to strengthen the Demons’ hold on a top-four spot – and the double chance – while leaving the Blues desperately clinging to a September dream after a frantic five-point win at the MCG on Saturday night.
The Blues appeared to be a finals lock when they surged to a 9-3 win-loss record but they have gone 3-6 since. After a week of drama, Patrick Cripps took to the field against Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday night.The Demons took on the Blues at their own game – contested ball – but it was not enough. Clayton Oliver was arguably the best afield and almost certainly strengthened his Brownlow Medal hopes, while Angus Brayshaw continued to relish his new role in the midfield. Brayshaw had 38 touches, including a career-high 12 clearances.
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