Carlton battles back against Fremantle in AFL Round 24 thriller

At Docklands Stadium, Carlton and Fremantle played out one of those matches that remind us sport is less about scorelines than about the human capacity to recover from adversity. The Blues, staring down a 23-point deficit, found something within themselves in the second quarter — seven of the last eight goals — to lead by 11 at halftime. With Round 24 shaping the final ladder, this contest between two clubs chasing finals football carried the weight of a season's worth of effort compressed into an afternoon.