Bulldogs beat Carlton without Bontempelli, leaving Blues' finals hopes exposed

The Bulldogs rested captain Marcus Bontempelli for their Round 23 clash at Marvel Stadium — coach Luke Beveridge managing his skipper with a wildcard-round spot already secured. They beat Carlton 12.9 (81) to 11.10 (76). The five-point loss leaves Carlton vulnerable with one round left, while the result keeps GWS's faint finals hopes alive entering the final round.