Cooper Lord shuts down Pickett after months fighting back from VFL
Carlton's Cooper Lord, dropped in April and sent to the VFL, held Demons star Kysaiah Pickett to three behinds and 31.6 per cent disposal in a wildcard final shutdown.
Why it mattersShowing a young player patience and a second chance paid off for Carlton in a finals campaign where depth and belief matter.
AustraliaCarlton's finals push is now alive because of players like Lord stepping up, giving hope to thousands of Blues fans invested in a deep run.
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