Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementSportAFLThe AFL clock stops ticking at 44 seconds during the Essendon and Carlton clash.Updated June 8, 2026 — 7:01am,first published 6:58amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:17King's Birthday honours ListVideo icon0:19Man found dead outside Melbourne pubVideo icon1:12Donald Trump storms out of TV interviewVideo icon1:21Cripps addresses clock dramaAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Match clock stops on 44 seconds
The AFL clock stops ticking at 44 seconds during the Essendon and Carlton clash.











