Carlton are yet to win a quarter after halftime this season but North Melbourne are preparing for the Blues to bring their best on Good Friday.

Carlton have thrown away a 43-point lead in their loss to Melbourne and lost all six quarters played after halftime in their matches this season.

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.

Sam Walsh insists Carlton players are taking ownership of their performances as they seek a solution to their damaging second-half fade-outs.

Sam Walsh insists Carlton players are taking ownership of their performances as they seek a solution to their damaging second-half fade-outs.

AFL legend Jimmy Bartel offers some advice to Carlton to help the Blues shake their second-half woes.

AFL legend Jimmy Bartel offers some advice to Carlton to help the Blues shake their second-half woes.

North Melbourne sought the Good Friday spotlight, then wilted under the pressure. This is their chance to showcase their emerging talent.

North Melbourne sought the Good Friday spotlight, then wilted under the pressure. This is their chance to showcase their emerging talent.