Blues win race for footy’s premiership mastermind
One of footy’s most respected administrators is set to join Carlton in an off-field coup, with the appointment to be confirmed on Wednesday. GLENN MCFARLANE has details.
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‘Crazy brave’ or reckless? Old Pies’ massive trade gamble
Collingwood has the oldest list in the AFL and is again shunning the draft in favour of chasing free agents and older trade targets as its youth flounders. Are they flying too close to the sun?
Revealed: Blues’ plan to for draft, trade period coups
Carlton is still interested in securing Dan Houston, but won’t compromise its hand in the draft to do so. JON RALPH unpacks how the Blues hope to pull off a magic trick.
Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
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Blues star backs Eagles coach contender
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’Dominated’: Voss says Blues ‘let ourselves down’
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‘Statement made’: How Giants veteran inspired comeback win
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Blues coach unfazed by brutal selection cull
An in-form Carlton pair was axed after a big win but their coach says he would be happy to make the same calls for the rest of the season.
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