North Melbourne lost to Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Friday night, a disappointing result. Collingwood took a late lead, confirming their dominance to win the game, in the final quarter. The Kangaroos left Ben McKay out, costing them depth but still, although they tried could not keep up with the faster play, that proved too swift. Nick Larkey struggled from the start, looking out of sorts. He missed his first three shots, unable to convert any before the end, before half-time. His misses meant North couldn’t get enough points, confirming the loss to stay in the game, as the final siren loomed. The loss ends any hope of a win, crushing any optimism, for a win. Supporters left feeling let down, uneasy about the future, after the performance, with disappointment.