Carlton’s season from hell sunk to even uglier depths on Good Friday when they once again fell apart down the stretch.
The Blues held a 22-point advantage entering the fourth quarter, but North Melbourne turned it on as they kicked seven goals to two to secure the 14.12 (96) to 13.8 (86) win.
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Making matters even worse for the Blues, they lost key defender Jacob Weitering only moments into the final term.
Weitering copped a knee to the back of the head from high-flying North forward Zane Duursma in a marking contest.
The Blues fullback fell to the turf instantly and remained motionless for quite some time as medical staff rushed to his side.
After a lengthy delay he was able to get back to his feet and walk from the ground with blood flowing from the back of his head.
It was later revealed he had failed a concussion test, meaning he won’t be playing next weekend at Gather Round against the Adelaide Crows on Thursday night.
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Without their stalwart holding down the defensive structure, the Blues fell apart when the game was up for grabs.
After Brodie Kemp kicked a goal, the Blues lead sat at 21-points after 12 minutes of play in the final term.
That was their final goal for the match as North completely flipped the script and took control of the contest.
Cooper Trembath, Cameron Zurhaar and Paul Curtis all kicked goals before Harry Sheezel put North in front after 29 minutes.
The Blues attempted one final foray but couldn’t capitalise with North going the length of the ground to seal it with a Jy Simpkin goal to push them to 3-1 on the season.
The loss sinks the Blues to 1-3 and will only further amplify the pressure on coach Michael Voss’ position.
Fans turned on Voss following the club’s capitulation last weekend against Melbourne and it was more of the same on Friday.
Journalist Mark Gottlieb wrote on X: “Sorry Vossy, I reckon that’s it mate. You can’t still be coach of Carlton next week.”
Matt Nicholls added: “I just hope Carlton sack Voss tonight and don’t make him stew over it all Easter.”
The Blues will return to action on Thursday night when they venture into Adelaide to open Gather Round against the Crows.
