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Blues Overrun Bombers Amid Latest AFL Clock Furore
Harry McKay said he used the set-shot routine to milk the clock as Carlton held on for a five-point win, while Essendon rejected blame for the loss.
- On Sunday, Carlton secured a tense 72-67 victory over Essendon at the MCG, marking the Blues' fourth consecutive win under interim coach Josh Fraser.
- Essendon led by 23 points in the second quarter, but Carlton's midfield resurgence in the third quarter enabled the Blues to overcome the deficit and claim victory.
- Controversy marred the final two minutes when Carlton forward Harry McKay consumed more than 40 seconds to take a set shot from outside the 50-metre line, drawing criticism.
- McKay defended the tactic as "smart," while former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley criticized it; Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon refused to blame the incident for the loss.
- This win lifts Carlton within touching distance of a wildcard finals spot, sustaining momentum through their resurgence under interim coach Fraser's four-game winning streak.
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Cripps addresses clock drama
Carlton's Patrick Cripps explains his mindset when the clock stopped during Carlton's win.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 22%
R 22%
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