Finally, Demons' top eight dream is over
August 21, 2016 3:35 PM
MELBOURNE'S finals hopes are over after being totally outplayed by Carlton in a dispiriting 20-point loss at the MCG on Sunday.
Needing to win its remaining two games against the Blues and Geelong to keep the pressure on eighth-placed North Melbourne, who were two games and 2.8 per cent clear on the ladder, the Demons faltered under the pressure.
The Blues ended a nine-game losing streak in the 11.12 (78) to 7.16 (58) victory.
Carlton led from start to finish as Melbourne struggled to play catch-up football with the weather conditions worsening throughout the afternoon.
Weiterlesen ...Star midfielder Bryce Gibbs was dominant for the Blues with 26 first-half disposals (he finished with 33), to go with seven clearances and six inside 50s, playing an instrumental role in Carlton's breakthrough win.
Quelle: Carlton Vs Melbourne - Match Centre - AFL.com.au
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