Carlton rallies to defeat Brisbane, making finals push in round 12

Carlton staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 6.4 (40) to 5.5 (35) victory against Brisbane at Brighton Homes Arena in round 12. Trailing by 22 points at halftime, the Blues capitalized on a second-half surge led by Erone Fitzpatrick and a strong performance from Sophie McKay, who scored all three of her goals after the break. The win positions Carlton well for a finals spot as they conclude the home and away season. On the same day, Geelong achieved a comprehensive victory over the Western Bulldogs, clinching a top-two finish, while Port Adelaide narrowly edged past St Kilda.

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