CARLTON has lifted itself into the top 10 with a gutsy 13-point victory over Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
With both teams' wildcard hopes on the line, the Blues finally got on top late with five of the last seven goals of the game to register the 16.14 (110) to 15.7 (97) win.
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The ninth-straight loss all but ends the Suns' hopes of a finals spot after an incredibly disappointing campaign in which they were the early premiership favourites.
Young Blue Talor Byrne was outstanding in his best game yet, kicking an equal career-high three goals and also recording a game-high 12 score involvements, 17 touches and six marks.
It was a bittersweet day for Nic Newman in game No.150 after he suffered a hamstring injury early in the first quarter.
More to come
CARLTON 3.4 7.7 11.10 16.14 (110)
GOLD COAST 3.2 7.4 10.4 15.7 (97)
Crowd: TBC at Marvel Stadium