Carlton narrowly beats Essendon 78-70 in AFL, amid a controversial high bump incident.

In a thrilling AFL match, Carlton narrowly defeated Essendon by 8 points, scoring 78 to Essendon's 70. Carlton's early lead was challenged in the second half, but standout performances by players like Sam De Koning and Jack Silvagni secured the win. The game was marred by a controversial high bump from Essendon's Sam Durham on Carlton's Adam Cerra, potentially leading to a suspension for Durham. Both coaches highlighted the game's health and safety challenges.