IT wasn't the Blues day as they fall to North by 39 points. 

Patrick Cripps kicked three goals and Sam Walsh gathered 27 disposals, but it wasn't enough to get Carlton over the line. 

Quarter one: 

Both sides had issues with turnovers early on, not able to keep possession into their forward half. Tom De Koning had his work cut out for him early, coming up against the veteran Todd Goldstein, while a superb delivery from Adam Saad saw Matt Kennedy put the first goal on the board. Carlton’s intercept game was strong as North Melbourne attempted to exit dangerous territory, with the Blues' defenders cutting off the ball higher up the ground. The youngsters put in the work, as Matt Owies booted a goal and Paddy Dow provided some classy midfield work. When North Melbourne got the ball moving, they did so quickly, transitioning down the ground with ease. Liam Jones and Lachie Plowman were busy early while Sam Walsh and Jack Silvagni picked up where they left off last week, with impressive contested efforts. Accuracy was again an issue for the Blues, with a few good opportunities missed in front of goal, leaving North with a small gap to close. 

Quarter two: 

It was a slow start for the Blues, with North having plenty of the ball, but a goal from Patrick Cripps set the tone for the term. Jack Newnes and Silvagni displayed some courageous play in the air and Jones continued to cut North off with their inside 50 delivery. Jack Martin slotted a nice goal but it was immediately answered by Tarryn Thomas. De Koning took a textbook hanger in the forward 50 while Carlton’s intercept game put them in a good position. Carlton’s tackling and physical presence was strong, with Sam Petrevski-Seton and Silvagni leading the way with four tackles each. North Melbourne’s quick transition once again resulted in uncontested shots on goal, putting their nose in front until Ed Curnow delivered a spectacular dribbling goal in his 200th game, putting the Blues two points ahead at half time. 

Quarter three: 

Marc Murphy was subbed in for Zac Williams, who injured his hamstring in the final stages of first half. Jaidyn Stephenson slotting his third goal wasn’t the start the Blues hoped for, with North Melbourne piling on the scoreboard pressure in the third quarter. North’s ability to move the ball from Carlton’s forward line to their own was clean and effective, leaving the Blues trying to make up ground. The Blues lack of tall forward options saw them getting out marked in their 50, as Zac Fisher, Eddie Betts and Owies tried to pick up the crumbs against a classy North Melbourne defence. 
 
Quarter four: 
 
A goal from Newnes was a solid start for the Blues, with Dow (23 disposals) able to grab it straight from the centre. North replied quickly and continued to dominate possession. Fisher finally slotted a goal after kicking three behinds while Cripps tried to out-muscle North in the centre bounces. Nick Larkey proved to be an absolute nightmare matchup for Carlton’s defence, kicking seven goals for the game. Cripps stepped up and kicked two final-quarter goals, but it was to little avail as the Roos ran away with a 39-point goal.

Match summary 

CARLTON                              2.5    5.6   5.10   11.11 (77)
NORTH MELBOURNE           3.1    5.4    12.6.   18.8 (116)

GOALS
Carlton: Cripps 3, Kennedy 2, Newnes 2, Owies, Martin, Curnow, Fisher

BEST
Carlton: Newnes, Silvagni, Newman, De Koning, Curnow, Cripps

INJURIES
Carlton: Williams (hamstring), Betts (ankle)

SUBSTITUTES
Carlton: Murphy (replaced Williams)