North Melbourne v Carlton, Round 8 2020
2020 AFLRound 8
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTH | 1.2 8 | 5.2 32 | 8.2 50 | 9.3 57 |
| CAR | 5.1 31 | 7.2 44 | 8.7 55 | 9.10 64 |
Gabba, BrisbaneRain, 21°Lead changes 0
Recap
Carlton beat North by 7
Carlton 9.10 (64) beat North 9.3 (57) at Gabba in Round 8, a 7-point win.
Carlton led at every change.
David Cuningham kicked two goals for Carlton and Matthew Kennedy two; Bailey Scott kicked three for North.
Ed Curnow led the way with 19 disposals, 6 clearances and 10 tackles.
A run of four straight goals across the first and second quarters stretched the lead from 5 to 30.
Carlton won the inside-50 count 54–41 and won the clearances 39–30.
In context
- Carlton’s first win over North since 2014.
- North’s 6th loss in a row.
- Milestone: Sam Docherty’s 100th game.
- First game for Carlton: Callum Moore.
Best on ground
