Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser praised captain Patrick Cripps for his 'outstanding' performance in the final quarter, as the Blues secured their first win since round one with a 14-point victory over the Western Bulldogs on May 16, 2026.
Cripps kicked two goals in the last quarter to help seal the win, which came after an emotional week for the club. Fraser said the skipper's leadership was crucial in turning the game around.
The Bulldogs fought hard but were left to too few contributors, according to coach Luke Beveridge, who lamented his team's inability to sustain pressure across four quarters.
