Brisbane Lions Beat Carlton by 37 Points, Extending Blues' Losing Streak

Carlton suffered a heavy 37-point defeat against the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, extending their losing streak to four games and increasing pressure on coach Michael Voss amid a challenging period for the team. The Lions dominated the match with a strong start, efficient ball movement, and a 40-minute goalless stretch for Carlton, ultimately winning 15.13 (103) to 9.12 (66). Key performances for Brisbane included Josh Dunkley, Lachie Neale, Dayne Zorko, and Charlie Cameron, while Brisbane's Noah Answerth sustained an Achilles injury. Carlton showed some fight through captain Patrick Cripps and George Hewett, but costly turnovers and inefficiency in front of goal, including a four-game goalless streak for Charlie Curnow, undermined their efforts. Marc Pittonet provided highlights for the Blues with a long-range goal and strong ruck work, but defensive errors, notably from Matt Carroll, allowed Brisbane to pull away decisively. The loss deepened scrutiny on Carlton's form and coaching, compounded by off-field tensions including a prior death threat against Voss.