Carlton have continued their resurgence under caretaker coach Josh Fraser with a tense five-point win over old rivals Essendon amid the AFL's latest clock-related 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 Harry McKay was allowed to take more than 40 seconds off the clock inside the final two minutes, after indicating he was taking a set shot from well outside the 50-metre line.
McKay, who was stationed wide out near the boundary line, never appeared likely to have a genuine attempt at goal and eventually lobbed his kick to the top of the goal square.
