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Umps not to blame for Kangaroos' loss, says Clarkson

Alastair Clarkson refused to blame the umpires for North Melbourne's one-point loss to Collingwood. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has refused to blame a contentious late umpiring decision for his side's heartbreaking one-point defeat to Collingwood, after Bailey Scott was denied a chance to kick a match-winning goal.

Two Magpie players ran over the mark after Scott had marked the ball on the wing with 41 seconds left to play in a controversial finish to the gripping contest at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

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