North Melbourne lost to Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Friday night, a bitter setback. Collingwood took a late lead, clinching the victory 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, leaving them trailing. Nick Larkey struggled from the start, looking out of sorts. He missed his first three shots, all off target before the end, in quick succession. His misses meant North couldn’t get enough points, confirming the loss to stay in the game, in the dying minutes. The loss ends any hope of a win, dashing any belief, for a win. Supporters left feeling let down, uneasy about the future, by the night, with a heavy heart.