North Melbourne survives mighty scare to beat Carlton by 17 points
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North skipper Jack Ziebell spoke to 3AW in the rooms.
He said Mason Wood showed “character” to overcome a dirty day to have an impact in the final term.
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FULL TIME
North Melbourne has survived an almighty scare to win by 17 points.
The Roos led by as many as 45 points before the Blues launched a stunning comeback.
Carlton hit the front early in the final term before North steadied.
3AW expert Matthew Richardson said defenders seem confused about when they are allowed to rush behinds on the goal line.
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HALF TIME
North leads by 25 points at the main break.
Shaun Higgins, Taylor Garner, and Kayne Turner each have two goals.
3AW analyst Matthew Richardson said North’s ball-movement was just a little bit slicker.
“They got better entries into forward 50,” Richo said.
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Carlton coach Brendon Bolton spoke to 3AW before the game.
He said the Blues’ young forward line is showing promise.
“Because we’ve got so many youngsters, we’ve prioritised good method,” he said.
“We’re doing a lot of work in that area, but it’s a work in progress.”
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Etihad Stadium will be an ocean of blue and white on Sunday afternoon.
With Carlton and North both sitting at 3-6, both sides will be hellbent on getting one over their rivals.
If either team is to realise their slim finals dream, it’s these sorts of matches they need to be winning.
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