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Live sport on SN this weekendThursday Fallout: A lucky Blues win, but a win’s a win
SEN • March 13th, 2026 9:06 am
It wasn’t pretty but Carlton escaped with four points in a dour thriller against Richmond.
The Blues were largely inept in the second half. They were merely saved by a larger case of Tigers ineptitude.
For most of the second half at the MCG, it looked like chaos would ensue and the Blues would go under.
Not because they were outplayed for four quarters, but because they left the door wide open. Against better sides, that might be a dangerous habit.
Tom Lynch’s 2.7 was wasteful and probably cost the Tiges a win. In the end the Blues were able to save themselves all the blushes.
But who would you rather be right now - a Carlton or Richmond fan?
For some Blues it could be seen as a hollow win. A game they should've lost fairly comfortably in the end against a youthful side who is still getting things together.
Four points is good, a win's a win, they were the better side in the first half, but there’d still be a few concerns for Michael Voss. One goal in a half isn't going to cut it.
In the end, the Blues leave with the points and they have something to build on heading into the bye.
But Adem Yze and Tigers might feel like they let one slip having kicked 4.11 to 1.6 in the second half.
Andrew Slevison
