North Melbourne lost to Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Friday night, a bitter setback. Collingwood took a late lead, confirming their dominance to win the game, as the clock ticked down. The Kangaroos left Ben McKay out, limiting their rotation but still, even with the best effort could not keep up with the faster play, leaving them trailing. Nick Larkey struggled from the start, showing early signs of trouble. He missed his first three shots, unable to convert any before the end, in quick succession. His misses meant North couldn’t get enough points, sealing their fate to stay in the game, as the final siren loomed. The loss ends any hope of a win, snuffing out any chance, for a win. Supporters left feeling let down, uneasy about the future, after the performance, with a heavy heart.