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Carlton coach 'filthy' after another second-half collapse
Michael Voss laments his team's inability to maintain leads as Carlton slump to 16th on the AFL ladder.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:27am
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A cubist interpretation of the intense back-and-forth battle between Carlton and Melbourne, capturing the game's shifting momentum and the coaches' emotional reactions.Melbourne Village TodayCarlton coach Michael Voss has expressed his frustration after his team blew a 43-point lead against Melbourne, eventually losing by 23 points. This marks the third straight game where Carlton has been outclassed in the second half, raising concerns about the team's ability to maintain leads and see out matches.
Why it matters
Carlton was tipped as a potential finals contender this season, but their inability to protect leads has left them languishing in 16th place on the AFL ladder after three rounds. The repeated second-half collapses are a worrying trend that Voss will need to address if Carlton is to turn its season around and push for a spot in the finals.
The details
Against Melbourne, Carlton led by 43 points at halftime but were then outscored 88-31 in the second half, eventually losing 15.10 (100) to 11.11 (77). This follows similar second-half fadeouts against Sydney in Round 1 and Richmond in Round 2, where Carlton let big leads slip.
- Carlton led Melbourne by 43 points at halftime on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- Melbourne then outscored Carlton 88-31 in the second half to win by 23 points.
The players
Michael Voss
The head coach of the Carlton Football Club, who expressed his frustration with his team's inability to maintain leads in games.
Carlton
The Australian rules football club that currently sits 16th on the AFL ladder after three rounds, having blown big leads in multiple games this season.
Melbourne
The Australian rules football club that came back from a 43-point deficit to defeat Carlton on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
What they’re saying
“I'm pretty filthy. We're putting ourselves in great positions and we're handing it back (to the opposition)... Today was really disappointing. I was expecting more than that.”
— Michael Voss, Carlton coach
What’s next
Carlton faces a quick turnaround as they prepare to take on a rising North Melbourne side on Good Friday, just five days after their collapse against Melbourne.
The takeaway
Carlton's inability to protect leads and see out matches has become a concerning trend, and coach Michael Voss will need to find a way to address this issue if the team is to turn its season around and push for a finals berth.
