Carlton have continued their remarkable revival under caretaker coach Josh Fraser with a five-point win over old rivals Essendon amid more AFL time clock drama.
The Blues' 10.12 (72) to 10.7 (67) victory at the MCG on Sunday night - their fourth win from as many games under Fraser - lifts them within touching distance of a wildcard finals spot.
But it was tinged with controversy after the broadcast clock froze at 0:44 as Essendon surged forward in the dying stages.