How Eddie told his biggest fans it was all over
How do you tell your kids your career is over? Eddie Betts opens up on the toughest conversation he’s had about retirement ahead of his final game.
Carlton
Footy figure’s ‘grubby’ live TV appearance
Ross Lyon has come under fire after his “job interview” on live TV during the week struck a nerve with those close to Carlton coach David Teague.
Lyon’s TV pitch to Blues slammed as ‘grubby, smug’
David Teague’s manager has come out swinging in defence of his client, slamming Ross Lyon for his TV pitch for the Blues job.
How many of these 14 out-of-contract Blues will return?
After yet another disappointing season, Carlton is faced with a host of big list calls. Plus, why hasn’t a former top pick signed a new deal?
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Moore flying after finals ‘kick in the guts’
Much has been made of Collingwood’s superstar midfield, but is it a different area of the ground that will prove the difference in 2019? In the club’s JLT win over Carlton, it was two fresh faces who stood tall.
SuperCoach: Every score from Pies v Blues
The big guns shone brightly, but some potential cash-cows have left SuperCoaches with plenty of pondering in the coming fortnight. SEE EVERY SCORE
Blues’ huge expectations on Curnow for 2019
Carlton wants to see “considerable improvement” in 2019 after claiming the wooden spoon last year, and coach Brendon Bolton is putting the onus on his emerging stars like Charlie Curnow and Jacob Weitering to lead the charge.
‘Sick in the guts’: Why Murphy stayed a Blue
Marc Murphy had interest from several rival clubs to leave Carlton at the end of last year but in the end there were a couple of things he realised could never do, and that’s when he called coach Brendon Bolton to tell him he was staying a Blue.
Retirement not on Murphy’s radar
Carlton veteran Marc Murphy signed a new two-year deal last year and the gun midfielder hopes to keep playing with the Blues beyond that, declaring he’s feeling as fit as ever ahead of the 2019 season.
The ‘frightening’ thing about Sam Walsh
Sam Walsh may be the best prepared teenager to enter the AFL ranks ever. JON ANDERSON looks at the rise of the kid from Geelong who has just about never played a bad game.
SuperCoach: Players to watch in JLT 2
It’s the final chance to impress ahead of Round 1 and there’s some big names getting their first hitout of the pre-season. We’ve previewed every game this weekend and named the SuperCoach stars to watch.
Hawks, Pies add star power for JLT2
Collingwood and Hawthorn are among the AFL clubs bringing back their stars as teams try to gain some important chemistry in their final pre-season clash of the year. SEE THE JLT SERIES SQUADS
Key Pies return in bid to avoid winless season
Collingwood will be desperate to avoid a winless season and have recalled two key players for its clash against North Melbourne while Carlton and Brisbane are preparing for a mini elimination final.
More wealth but AFL’s elite earning less
AFL player wages are rising but less players earned more than $1 million last year as chief executive Gillon McLachlan’s wage continues to dwarf the pay packets of the game’s best players.
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