CARLTON star Jacob Weitering believes the Blues let their supporters down in capitulating to Hawthorn on a day of injury carnage that left their season hanging by a thread.

Star forwards Harry McKay (quad) and Charlie Curnow (ankle), along with Jack Martin (hamstring) and Lachie Fogarty (collarbone), are the reason the Blues are anxious about their scan results. Together, they were unable to finish Sunday’s 74-point rout of the Hawks at the MCG.

The extent of the injuries will be made public by Carlton on Tuesday afternoon. The Blues have dropped to ninth place ahead of the final two home-and-away games.

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Weitering acknowledged that their fifth defeat in six games was difficult to analyse.

The crucial defender described the situation as “disappointing” on Tuesday.

“There was undoubtedly a loss of connection. Not much communication took place (on the ground).

“We had some open discussions about how we might improve as a team, as line groups, and as individuals.

“That’s definitely not how we play football.

“And I guess, in a sense, we certainly let ourselves down, the fans, and we’ve got a massive opportunity to make it right this week.”

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Even though Weitering was saddened by the loss, she asked for composure.

Carlton may still make the finals for the second straight year if it wins its final two games against St Kilda (Marvel Stadium) and West Coast (away).

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The Blues were in second place and appeared to be headed for a top-four finish for the first time since 2000 three weeks ago.

During the middle of last season Carlton slumped to 4-1-8 and they memorably surged home to make a preliminary final.

“Last year everyone was saying blow the place up again,” he said.

“They were calling for Vossy’s (Blues coach Michael Voss) head halfway through and saw what happened.

“Our best is certainly good enough if we play the right way.”

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