Carlton's Hollands Struggles in Loss

0:00It's April 16th. Welcome in. This is Sydney News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Carlton Utility, Elijah Hollins had a rough night in their tight loss to Collingwood at the MCG, scoring 13.10 to 12.11 and 88 to 83. Final. The 23-year-old played 75% of the first recorders, but ended with just one ineffective disposal at kicking the third term. He got benched for most of the last quarter, as the Magpies came from 18 points down to steal it. Coach Michael Vaughn says Hollins is shattered and emotional, feeling like he let the team down in such a big game. Vaughn's had constant chats with him during the match, and pulled him late because the mix on field needed changing. Videos online showed Hollins looking confused and erratic out there. Fans and the club know Hollins has been through it before, taking personal leave last year for mental health and alcohol struggles. Delisted but invited back to training over summer, he earned his spot and played all six games this season, averaging 18.4 possessions before.

1:03This clanger. Carlton now sits at one win five losses, blowing leads in four of those defeats this year. The blues are rallying around Hollins though, with Vaughn's stressing support through these low points. The focus stays on bouncing back together, turning that disappointment into fuel for the next round.