Carlton stages 22-point comeback to beat Brisbane Lions in AFLW
Carlton trailed by 22 points at half-time but kicked five unanswered goals to win 6.4 (40) to 5.5 (35).
Carlton came from 22 points down at half-time to steal a five-point win over Brisbane at Brighton Homes Arena. The Blues kicked three goals in the third quarter and two more in the fourth.
Young star Sophie McKay kicked all three of her goals after half-time, including the match-winner with less than three minutes left. Erone Fitzpatrick set up chances with 27 disposals and a goal.
The result leaves Carlton temporarily in fourth place and still in contention for the finals double chance if Greater Western Sydney upsets Gold Coast on Sunday.
- 22 points
- Deficit overcome
- 3
- McKay goals after half-time
- 27
- Fitzpatrick disposals
- 5 points
- Final margin
Why it mattersCarlton's remarkable recovery has kept its finals hopes alive pending Sunday's result between Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney.
AustraliaCarlton supporters now have a genuine finals chance; the Blues' top-four hopes depend on results across the final round.
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